Zoloft for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

• Matty
• November 10, 2016

"I was on Lexapro for years before it pooped out, and it helped alright. Finally switched to Zoloft 150 mg, and it did take 2-3 months, but ever since, I have never felt better. No more OCD/anxiety. I'm a new person; it literally saved my life. 10/10 would recommend and hoping it works for the rest of my life."

• Stays...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 6, 2020

"Been taking Zoloft 100mg, Wellbutrin 300mg, and Abilify 5mg for we’ll over a year now for OCD. Every time I try to taper off my OCD spirals into suicidal obsessions, which brings on depression and hopelessness. The combination I take helps but is not a miracle. Did it save my life? I believe so. Don’t be afraid to try medication if you’re already at rock bottom. Stay strong and persevere. CHEERS XOXO"

• DanaT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2018

"I have been experiencing intrusive thoughts for almost a year now. It was mainly due to my Celexa other SSRI antidepressant wasn't working as well anymore. I have been on Celexa for over 12 years. It just didn't work for me anymore and then I found Zoloft. I suffer from mild to moderate OCD and intrusive thoughts about harming myself/anything for no reason whatsoever. When I started taking 12.5 MG of Zoloft and 30MG of Celexa (Cross tapering meds), Was on 40MG. I noticed a 70% difference in my thoughts. My head was more clear, I felt more positive. Its day 6 now and its just getting better from here. This medication was a godsend to me. Just wanted to share my experience."

• Jay...
• July 27, 2015

"I'm 14 years old with OCD. I tried Prozac and it just made me make decisions that weren't like me. I've been on Zoloft for a while and it's really helping. I haven't obsessed at all. I just don't overthink, and I live a great life."

• Anxie...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 1, 2013

"I have struggled with anxiety for years, and I've improved Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in a way that would increase my quality of life. I've been taking 50 to 250 milligrams of Zoloft for the course of almost 7 years, and I've been getting 5 to 8 hours of sleep every day. I was going from C's and D's in school to mostly A's and B's, and my memory was becoming crystal clear. When I decided to go down to 25mg, I began to experience more anxiety, more depression, more insomnia, and more OCD-like symptoms. Even if I had a good day under 25mg of Zoloft, I wasn't confident about myself and didn't like the person that I was becoming. I'm telling you, this medication does work to treat your anxiety; it just takes time to work."

• Kris...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 11, 2013

"I highly recommend trying this medicine. I've been suffering with extreme anxiety/OCD for years. Tried Lexapro (bad weight gain & didn't feel any different), Elavil (did the same as Lexapro) and Pristiq (made me feel worse). Finally, I went to a psychiatrist & he immediately put me on Zoloft 25 mg (sertraline) & a small dose of Xanax (alprazolam). We planned to slowly increase up to 200 mg within a few months. Eventually, made it to the max dose 6 months later, along with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy). I've had a few side effects (memory loss, stomach problems) but that's it. I can finally go throughout my days & function. Some days are just crap though, which happens. Changed my life & am so thankful."

• Anonymous
• May 5, 2012

"I started Zoloft 2 weeks ago for obsessive compulsive disorder. At first, I hated the thought of being on a medicine that controls your mood at the age of 19. Anxiety went up like crazy when I first started at 50mg, and I was thinking this is not going to work, and that I should just get off the medicine. I stayed on strong with hope, and 2 days ago I woke up feeling like my old self! I had a lot of energy, I did not have any anxiety at all, the racing thoughts in my head were gone to the point where I felt awesome! My old self is back within 2 weeks because of Zoloft. If you are concerned about this medicine, try it for at least a month if not longer, it gave me great results so far with no side effects, and it can do the same for you."

• TheLa...
• August 8, 2013

"I have struggled with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder since I was 11 years old. I'm now 21, and this is the second time that I have taken Zoloft. It has worked wonders for my obsessive and anxiety-ridden nature. Originally, during my trial and error phase of trying medications, I stopped taking Zoloft at one point because I experienced the numbness, headaches, etc., that are typical of SSRIs. However, after finding that no other medicines (including other SSRIs, antipsychotics, and even anti-seizure medications) reacted as well to dull my OCD, I resumed Zoloft to give it a second shot. I could not be happier with its results so far. I would recommend this to absolutely anybody who had difficulty with OCD or depression. It has saved my life."

• Warri...
• December 2, 2019

"All my life I've had irrational fears & ocd. Every time I quit zoloft I'd spiral. Back on at 50mg moving up to 100mg tomorrow. Zoloft gives me the confidence I need to live instead of hiding with fear. I'm only on day 4 but already feel slightly better. Will update in 4 weeks."

• ocdsu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 26, 2014

"I had terrible obsessive-compulsive disorder for about 6 years. I remember that I spent all my night going back and forth to the toilet for peeing. After I went to university, I was shocked by the poor way of teaching and bad instructors. Suddenly, the OCD became worse and worse, and it felt like hell was eating at my brain. I spent all my waking time thinking about silly things and suffered from terrible pain in my neck, head, and stomach. I visited 7 doctors and tried many medications before finding Zoloft. I tried Anafranil, Solotic, Faverin, Xanax, Atarax, Seroxat, fluoxetine, and finally, I went to a very good doctor who prescribed Zoloft 200mg with risperidone 2mg. That combination worked like magic for me after 6 years of struggling with OCD."

• JPknee
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 7, 2019

"I have been taking Zoloft regularly for about 3 years. After taking celexa forever, which was largely ineffective, I was given Zoloft and was skeptical. However, this drug has given me a big part of my life back. It has put both my OCD and depression into remission, meaning they affect my life pretty minimally now. No more obsessive thoughts, no ritual type behaviors. I have hope again. I suffer from bipolar 1 as well, and this in addition to Lamictal (mood stabilizer) has saved my life, no joke. Please consider giving this a shot."

• Josh
• November 29, 2019

"BEST DRUG EVER! Lets start from the beginning. Im 17 and about 4 months ago I greened out on edibles. Little did I know my family has past mental health problems :/ and sure enough this brought them out. I was high for a literal week and thought the intrusive thoughts/ paranoia would soon stop. It didn’t. My life tuned into a nightmare. I started to feel extremely disconnected from reality and had anxiety so bad it was debilitating. Me being a stupid stubborn 17 year old I thought I could let it pass. It also didn’t. I finally gave in and told my parents. The doc gave me 100mg of Zoloft to take. The first week was GREAT. I felt high as a kite, numb, and out of it. I can see how people can’t handle it and panic but I looked at the bright side. The dream were EPIC. The next day I woke up and I FELT LIKE THE OLD ME! I just felt normal! Another upside is delayed ejaculation lol can last in the bed for 3 hours now. Girlfriend loves it! 10/10 just push through the first week or so"

• Alber...
• June 11, 2019

"Left my country at 18, and got diagnosed with Suicidal OCD and I was having extreme anxiety and thinking all the time. Never had drugs, but I saw a psychiatrist that diagnosed me with pure O (especially Suicidal OCD, a type of Harm OCD) and taught me ERP (exposure response prevention therapy), especially CBT ( cognitive behavioral therapy) and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy). It's important to combine therapy and medication, OCD is more practice, accepting and dealing with thoughts, than drugs, but the drugs helped a lot! I accepted my obsessive thoughts and the monster kept getting smaller and smaller. Sometimes had side effects, but minimal (sexual side effects and dizziness), but they go away after some time. Zoloft gave me my happiness back, but it was the ERP, CBT and ACT that helped me LIVE WITH IT. It's important to seek help with psychiatrists that are specialized in Anxiety Disorders. About the best time to take Zoloft: Zoloft made me feel like a zombie when I took it in the morning, so I started taking it at the same time everyday (around 22.00h), and the results were great."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2014

"I've been on 50mg of Zoloft for three weeks now. It seems to be working pretty well. My obsessive thoughts started to have trouble materializing in my mind, then before I knew it, I started to feel like myself again, and the thoughts and anxiety seem to have diminished."

• Shull
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2013

"I have now been on this medication for 6 days, and I'm seeing a terrific change. Not 100% yet, but it's giving me light and life back again. I am loving this change. I didn't think I was helpable. I thought I was too far gone, but slowly am making a comeback."

• rey11nj
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 13, 2024

"My OCD reared its ugly head at 22 years old at the end of 2018. My doctor put me on 50mg Zoloft, and within a few months, my life felt better than it had in years. In fact, Zoloft showed me I was suffering from general anxiety and some social anxiety long before my OCD. I just didn't notice because I thought it was just who I was. But with Zoloft, I became outgoing, motivated, discovered I'm in fact an extrovert, and excelled in my career. Unfortunately, after feeling better, I stopped them abruptly and my symptoms came back. I tried in the past few years to stay off meds and take a more holistic approach. However, due to increased responsibilities and life stressors, this was just not sustainable. So, I am back on them and 3 weeks in. The first 2 weeks were rough, but I'm starting to feel much better this week. I'm not saying I have to live on them, but the reality is every time I take them, life is much better. I will stay on them for as long as my doctor says. Therapy and psychiatric visits are important."

• Logan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 4, 2013

"Zoloft has saved my life. I have been on Zoloft 200 mg for 7 months and the results have been amazing. I suffered from severe OCD, anxiety, and mind racing. Zoloft and Abilify 5 mg have completely eliminated my symptoms. I can now live and enjoy my life thanks to Zoloft 200 mg and Abilify 5 mg."

• Mnash
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 15, 2023

"Ended my years of mental suffering and torture that is OCD. Zoloft has been a God send for me. Taking a high dose of 125mg daily has helped me get my life and my brain back...thank you times a million for this medicine."

• imnot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2017

"I have been on this medication for exactly 20 days now, and believe me when I say it has saved my life! I dealt with extremely disturbing intrusive thoughts, leading to to severe anxiety and depression for 4 years. After almost giving up come for my life completely, I finally told my GP about my situation, he and a pysch confirmed the OCD put me on 50mg of Zoloft first week then 100mg and I finally feel like myself again! OCD is minimal and definitely manageable, to the point where it barely bothers me and I only know it'll improve because its only been 20 days! It does give a little diarrhea but its so worth it."

• Gordon
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2024

"I had taken Prozac and Lexapro separately as a middle-aged male and had horrible urine retention where I had to stop taking both. My last hope was Zoloft and I have been taking it for 1 month and the urine retention was not as bad and eventually I overcame it. The beautiful thing about Zoloft is it has less side effects as well for me than other SSRIs. It's been almost seamless as far as it working well with my system. After one month, it's caused my ruminations to decrease at least roughly by sixty percent. I never thought this was possible because my ruminations had gotten so bad I could no longer function. Anyone that is thinking of using this drug, just give it a chance. It is true you need at least 4 to 8 weeks to see the benefits."

• Sam
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 29, 2021

"I have STRONG and SCARY intrusive thoughts that have been driving me crazy. At about 17 years of age I started off with fluvoxamine for about 2 years I was okay, then it started to come back so the doctor eventually increased my dose from 50mg to 100mg. I felt better for 6 months then again increased from 100mg to 150mg and so forth up until I reached 300mg. I saw a new psychiatrist and he changed it to fluoxetine went for months and didn’t help then I was put on clomipramine for months also didn’t work. The psychiatrist put me on clomipramine, risperedal and Zoloft that was just added now so I can’t say much about Zoloft just yet but I feel so hopeless not medication is helping AT ALL. What do I do someone help me through this night mare :(:("

• Jenev...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2013

"I have struggled with obsessive-compulsive disorder since I was 6 years old, hiding it from family and friends because I had no idea what was going on when I was little. I then got so stressed I had shooting pain through my whole body and went on Cymbalta for 6 months. Then, I got off of it and was back to normal with no pain, just OCD. I then got sick with vomiting, couldn't eat, felt scared to be alone. My doctor told me it was anxiety. He gave me Zoloft 25 mg and started me on it really slow. I am on 50mg and a half once a day now, and I am back to normal, no vomiting or bad thoughts. I still have some bad moments of OCD, but they don't last long. I have recommended this to people! I am 26 years old and finally can enjoy my life."

• lavid...
• March 1, 2012

"I suffer from OCD and intrusive/compulsive thoughts that create almost unbearable anxiety. In Oct '11, I was prescribed Zoloft and found it to work incredibly. On 100mg, my OCD is 85-90% gone, and I can easily rationalize and even blow off my intrusive/compulsive thoughts about 95% of the time. I felt better within a week, but it did take 3-4 weeks for me to notice its full effect. I'd describe the feeling it gives as light, airy, and happy/drifty. I haven't experienced any side effects, and haven't gained any weight. On a side note, I also found that one huge factor contributing to my anxiety is too much caffeine, even when taking Zoloft (I still have one cup of coffee to wake up in the morning, but I've found that's my strict limit)."

• Spong...
• June 10, 2017

"I developed a very specific form of OCD in my early 50's that is commonly described as "Ear Worms". It is where a song or a snippet of a song gets stuck in your head and keeps playing over and over. It got so bad it was literally driving me insane. I would have a snippet playing nonstop for WEEKS! Day and night (kept me awake until I fell asleep from exhaustion). Played at work CONSTANTLY where I couldn't focus. I would be in meetings unable to pay attention because I would have a song blaring over and over in my head. After ramping up doses, I settled at 100mg/day of Zoloft which has SAVED MY LIFE! It works! I can listen to music again and not yell at my wife when she sings. And I have no side effects."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2022

"Medication gives you hope when you are done & desperate & also can help you stay balanced & not let OCD bring you down to the ground again. Zoloft needs time to help you. And you have to wait. I am having pure O since my teenage years. After a period of stress & bad days my OCD got worse. I had intrusive negative thoughts, lots of thinking all day even when I was trying to sleep. When depression comes & you have OCD you know it's a big problem. Panic & stress. You feel like you are losing your mind. Zoloft helps chemically your brain to feel better. 50mg is a small dosage but you have to try it for a start. Raising your dosage might help more. It helps you fight your thoughts and since chemically your mind is in a better state, this makes it easier for you. You have to let your self be helped chemically otherwise you are alone and struggling. You have to find the right medication and dosage for you. Don't let your self suffer. We need help to fight it. Good luck."