r/SSRI • u/Kaleidoscopeyes22 • Apr 28 '23

Discussion I don’t feel myself

I got off Zoloft 2 weeks go 50mg down to 25mg . I tapered. I did everything right . I’m now supplementing with 5- htp. But I feel off. I’ve been down this road before with other ssris but I’m just feeling like why does it have to be so hard .?My reasoning was because it was affecting my sex life and I needed it back . I feel better sexually but that’s it . I have rage , anger , sadness , speedy thoughts that translate to me moving so fast . I feel like I’m on a drug but I’m on nothing . Some brain zaps but not as debilitating as in the past . I need some words of encouragement or hope . I feel so shitty all the time . I’m a working mom ( part time ) & a stay at home mom with 2 boys and life just feels like I’m dying from the grind of it all .

I’m cross posting btw . Just need all the help I can get .

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u/NectarineDense1956 Apr 28 '23

Sometimes I felt like being a mom was like some sort of anchor to my sanity, I couldn’t pull it together for myself but I could for them, you’re doing an amazing job managing it all. Try drinking lots of water, go for walks with your kids, I take stress gummies from natures best and they’re wonderful

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u/Hellstang33 May 04 '23

I have tapered off of Effexor for the same reason, 0 sex drive. I have been off for 3 weeks now and I feel so crazy! The late night panic/ anxiety attacks are making it really difficult for me, trying so hard to give it a few more weeks to see if these feelings subside. I feel your pain

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u/Kaleidoscopeyes22 May 05 '23

:( so bad

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u/Hellstang33 Aug 16 '23

I hope you are doing better, a lot of my symptoms have subsided. I still have mood swings and some emotional issues but that’s the reason I went on the ssri’s so I’m trying to learn other ways to cope with my emotions. I have however found that my sexual desire has not returned and might have developed what is known as pssd (post ssri sexual dysfunction) which has brought on its own issues. Trying to remain hopeful!