How to Deal With Zoloft Withdrawal

What many doctors don't tell their patients who are given a new Zoloft prescription is that they'll have to deal with Zoloft withdrawal after they've been taking it for a while. The industry calls it "discontinuation syndrome", which is nothing more than a fancy term for old-fashioned withdrawal. Zoloft withdrawal is not a pleasant process, but there are some things you can do to deal with it.

Instructions

1. One of the ways to deal with Zoloft withdrawal is to get massages either from a professional or your significant other. Zoloft withdrawal can cause a great deal of muscle tension, and this can temporarily relieve that tension.

2. The "electrical zaps" that you feel are often made worse by being in places that have bright lights or other intense visual stimuli. It's a good idea to stay in places that have relaxing, subtle lighting as much as possible.

3. When dealing with Zoloft withdrawal, you may have rebound depression. To prevent this from happening, or at least lessen its effect, add exercise to your daily routine if you haven't already. Exercise has been shown to alleviate depression as much as SSRIs.

4. Eat a healthy diet that does not include sugar or junk food. This can help you deal with Zoloft withdrawal because you are not having to also deal with blood sugar fluctuations at the same time.

5. There is no prize for getting off of Zoloft the fastest. Since this is the case, don't rush your body, because the withdrawal symptoms will just be worse. Don't feel bad about going back up to a bit of a higher dose for a few days if you have stressful events happening in your life.

Tips & Warnings

• Hang in there. Eventually, the Zoloft will be gone from your body and you will feel normal again.

• Resist the urge to take sedatives to deal with Zoloft withdrawal. Withdrawal from sedatives makes Zoloft withdrawal look fun.

• If you get suicidal thoughts, see your doctor immediately, and consider going back to your regular dose.

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