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Zoloft
Asked by Y.I. from Dallas
on January 3, 2008
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My daughter has just been diagnosed with depression and anxiety. She is 18 yrs. old. History of dad having been on Paxil for 20+ years for panic attacks. We have all...
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- Y., I'm so sorry to hear that your daughter is going through this. I, too, was diagnosed with depression at 18, and the Zoloft I took helped me tremendously. It h...
- Yolonda, I'm so sorry that your daughter is having to face this, especially at such an early age. I was diagnosed woth panic disorder and anxiety earlier 2007. Th...
- My sister used to take Zoloft and she has changed as well to Paxil. I have been taking Effexor for about 3 years now. Each medication is different and will take some...
Seeking Risperdal Information from Experienced Parents
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on October 5, 2008
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Does anyone have any information on the pros and cons of the drug Risperdal for children? My doctor is suggesting to try this drug for anxiety/aggitation issues if zo...
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- I would suggest taking a serious look at diet and nutrition as ways to help manage things. There are many changes that can be made, as well as safe and natural supplem...
- M. - seems odd to me that the doc is going from an antidepressant to a drug usually used for Autism and/or Bipolar. Has the diagnosis changed? If Bipolar is suspecte...
- Being someone who works in the mental health field, I would strongly suggest you have your pediatrician or other professional you trust recommend a psychiatrist specia...
Post-Partum Depression
Asked by S.D. from Topeka
on May 28, 2009
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I'am a busy mom of 3 kiddos.Ever since my 2nd child was born I have felt out of sorts and overwhelmed not with just the kids but a husband who doesn't understand what ...
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- Join a big gym that has a daycare for your kids! Even if you're not a workout type of woman, use the daycare and just walk on the treadmill or take a class. This optio...
- Oh Sara, hang in there. Like everyone said, you are not alone. It sounds like you have lost a lot of yourself. Is there any way for you and your husband to take som...
- S., I feel for you, and you're in my prayers. I know you do not have the time, but I think it's important that you find the time to take care of yourself or you will...
Zoloft Info. Request Again.
Asked by Y.I. from Dallas
on January 4, 2008
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I am making this request again. The responses I received were wonderful and very much appreciated. I was just hoping for more so I am requesting more responses on us...
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- I have taken Zoloft and have had no problems w/it what so ever. It's the one I like best. I hope this helps. M.
- I haven't taken Zoloft, but have taken other antidepressants. I feel strongly that just taking a pill in most cases isn't the answer (of course there are probably exc...
- I was on zoloft for almost a year for PPD. I would think that the dosage would make a big difference. I used 100 milligram and didn't notice any issues WHILE I was ta...
Should I Take This Drug When Pregnant?
Asked by B.S. from Tampa
on August 1, 2009
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Ever since the birth of my first daughter I have suffered depression and anxiety. I got off meds in April b/c we want to try again. Well, now all my symptoms are back....
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- I totally understand not wanting to take meds during pregnancy. I didn't even like it if I had to take a tylenol. I have a couple of non-med thoughts that you might ...
- find yourself a psychiatrist who is known for being really good w/ pharmacology, ie knowing his medications! then get a consult. then, take the meds & go to counseli...
- I went off my antidepressants to get pregnant and I seriously regret it. I ended up with severe PPD and was hospitalized (pysch ward) twice after the birth of my son. ...
I Would like to Hear Any Feedback on Zoloft for General Anxiety or OCD?
Asked by A.P. from Honolulu
on April 17, 2008
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I would like to hear other parents feedback on general anxiety and /or OCD treatment with zoloft for a child? Thanks
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- Dear A., Greetings!!! My personal experience has been that psych meds just make our kids act out more and do more harm than good! In fact, there are many alte...
- It worked for me for a while, but I developed an INTENSE craving to drink alcohol. Apparently this can happen in a VERy small % of people. Needless to say, I went off ...
- Hi A., While I am not a doctor and cannot give advice on meds, I am a Family Life Coach and work with adults and children to activate their full potential. Dependin...
Need Help. Trying to Go off of My Zoloft
Asked by W.F. from Oklahoma City
on May 2, 2007
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Hi everyone. I have been taking a anti-depressent for around 6 yrs. I started taking it due to sever ppd. I have most recently been taking zoloft. My prescription r...
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- Hello there. I am sorry you are having such a rough time! I am not a psychiatrist, but I am a mental health therapist and the first thing I would say is that you are...
- Hi W., I have been on anti-depressants for about 7 years now for anxiety. I used Paxil for the first 2 years and after gaining 25 pounds, I decided I had to go off o...
- Yes I have Zoloft you have to very slowly go off so you do not have the withdrawls that will literally make you think you have a worsening mental disorder. Takes about...
Husband at "Breaking Point" - Need Help!*EDIT*
Asked by H.S. from Washington DC
on May 13, 2008
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**EDIT TO ADD** -(I did nurse my daughter for 5 weeks, stopping in July 2007, I did have post partum depression and was put on Zoloft and that helped for a little bit)...
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- H., You are not alone in your confusion, particularly where the post natal lack of libido is concerned, I am in the same boat. I don't think that the affect this has ...
- You, my friend, I would bet the farm, are clinically depressed. You need to get yourself not just a therapist but a psychiatrist, and (forgive me) possibly some medica...
- Find a therapist that wil help you personally to get to where you want to go. Regardless of what happens with your husband, figure YOU out and the rest will come. It...
Children on Prozac or Zoloft?
Asked by J.F. from Waterloo
on March 19, 2009
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My child has been a "difficult, strong-willed, etc" type child since he was old enough to talk. When he was two, he used to throw the wildest tantrums when his clothe...
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- I thought I'd tell you about a book I just bought that I think will be helpful with my "strong-willed" child. It is called "Little Sugar Addicts" by Kathleen DesMaiso...
- Hi J., What a dilemma! I truly sympathize with your situation. I am a second year medical student with a strong background in alternative medicine before medical sc...
- I am a mother of 2 children with sensory processing disorder (SPD) and your child sounded sensory to me from the beginning of your post and then I read on and seems to...
How Long Does This Postpartum Depression Last?!
Asked by N.P. from Cleveland
on February 25, 2008
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My son just turned one this week, and I feel just as awful as when he was 3 months old. How long is this "depression" supposed to last? I've been on Zoloft for about 9...
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- Dear N.! Hang in there. I have two girls one 4 and one 18 months. I had postpartum with both and feel the same way you do. I didn't take care of my depression after...
- Hi N.! I'm K., 33 mom of 2 boys, and I have been where you are. I had depression during pregnancy with my first son (he is almost 8 now), then I had post-partum with...
- In your situation this does not have to last. What do you like to do? You can try doing things that you like to do. You should take time away every week to have some t...
