1st Zoloft Update - Feeling Okay

July 18, 2026··

Posted in:Symptoms & Self-Care Zoloft (Sertraline)

Feeling okay. Been having bouts of nausea, insomnia, headache, anxiety, fatigue, appetite changes, muscle aches, flu-like symptoms, and sweating.

Zoloft — 50mg — 30 years — researching taper | without clinician

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BasedStaffJul 18

Community AnchorEffexor

Way to get going on the check ins! Keep us updated on how you progress

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guava378Jul 18

Community AnchorAbilify · active

Welcome to the Taper Community and good luck with your taper! Don't forget to read the blogs in the resources section.

- Aripiprazole / Abilify:
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CatinaJul 18

Community AnchorEffexor

Hi @RightHandRed....welcome! Glad you're here. You're a long-term antidepressant user, so please allow your brain enough time to adjust to all the changes. If your symptoms are unmanageable, it may be a sign that you need to hold your dose for longer in between cuts or reduce by a lesser amount. Slower is faster. You can use the Search feature in the Forum section to search for the symptoms you're experiencing and how to cope. I hope things stabilize for you soon! Catina 🩷

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“Your brain and body know how to heal. Trust the process and keep going.”

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