No to Zoloft

[Blood AxeParticipant 1179]

Hello Bros. I went to see my Dr today. To make a long story short, Iv been living with chronic mystery pain after going through a major surgery. The pain remains a mystery, and my Dr prescribed some strong medicine similar to ibuprofen. That’s all well and good, I doubt it will help as regular Advil doesn’t do much, but whatever, I’ll try it.

Then the Dr said the pain is causing me to much anxiety, and a lot of it is all in my head. The Dr recommends that I take happy pills, Zoloft. I remember reading and participating in a thread here on the topic of Zoloft in the past. I googled the side effects to refresh my memory. This Zoloft seems to be some nasty s~~~. I have a phobia with taking strange pills as it is. Some of the effects include limp dick and something called brain zaps(electric shock sensation in brain). I’m thinking there is no f~~~ing way I’m taking this s~~~. I guess I’m posting this to ask if anyone here who has experience with Zoloft, had any physical pain relief? I think my Dr is full of s~~~ on this issue. I’m scared to even try one pill. It just doesn’t seem right. Any input would be appreciated.

Back off Barbie!

[MACHOParticipant]

Blood Axe wrote:

Any input would be appreciated

Blood Axe wrote:

I googled the side effects to refresh my memory. This Zoloft seems to be some nasty s~~~.

Every time there’s a commercial advertising some new medicine I don’t pay much attention until the end where they quickly go over a long list of Nasty Side effects!

The problem with them side effects is that the long term effects on your organism won’t be known until it’s too late!

You must own a better Crystal ball than I

[Secret Agent MGTOWParticipant 22587]

Blood Axe wrote:

Hello Bros. I went to see my Dr today. To make a long story short, Iv been living with chronic mystery pain after going through a major surgery. The pain remains a mystery, and my Dr prescribed some strong medicine similar to ibuprofen. That’s all well and good, I doubt it will help as regular Advil doesn’t do much, but whatever, I’ll try it.

Then the Dr said the pain is causing me to much anxiety, and a lot of it is all in my head. The Dr recommends that I take happy pills, Zoloft. I remember reading and participating in a thread here on the topic of Zoloft in the past. I googled the side effects to refresh my memory. This Zoloft seems to be some nasty s~~~. I have a phobia with taking strange pills as it is. Some of the effects include limp dick and something called brain zaps(electric shock sensation in brain). I’m thinking there is no f~~~ing way I’m taking this s~~~. I guess I’m posting this to ask if anyone here who has experience with Zoloft, had any physical pain relief? I think my Dr is full of s~~~ on this issue. I’m scared to even try one pill. It just doesn’t seem right. Any input would be appreciated.

You need a new doctor, one that actually listens to you and what you are telling him. Your current doc is the standard s~~~ doctor.

Women want everything, but want responsibility and accountability for nothing.

[Anonymous 43]

i took zoloft. great for concentration, got me through 8 years of dealing with an abusive wife, court and college. took away really happy and really sad feelings. i couldn’t really laugh, and i couldn’t cry. after the s~~~ i went through, i could not cry. I wanted to, but there just wasnt a way to let it out. i looked like nothing phased me. feelings and emotions, likes and dislikes just didn’t matter. everything in my life had a function, enjoyment meant did not cause physical pain.

i knew when i was even an hour late for my daily dose. I had anxiety for missing a day. sometimes i felt like i was walking next to myself maybe a couple feet away. i couldn’t feel “human,” but i felt unstoppable. nothing was too difficult, i did not procrastinate, and became annoyed with “humans” who felt human emotions.

brain zaps, so f~~~ing strange. shorting out for a few seconds. then continuing on. i dont know if i stopped moving it feels like a surge of electricity, not painful.

weight gain. loss of sexual appetite, lack of interest in sex or decreased sexual function, not sure. post divorce living in my minivan was not going to bring the ladies around.

after the court nonsense, I found i couldn’t function properly at my job. teaching children everyday while on the zolft was a challenge, because kids are emotional, and they need empathy. I had none to give, and they would not follow my lessons. they thought i was a stone cold bastard who did not care about them.

I decided to get off zoloft cold turkey. I checked into a hotel for a long weekend, ordered a bunch of food and toughed out the weaning process. all the missing emotional stuff crushed me.

sometimes i wish i was back on it. i liked not dealing with emotions, and focus it gave me. i do not want to take it again. I want to feel anger, sadness, elation, joy, satisfaction.

[NerdTunnelerParticipant]

Heal your body with healthy food…Medicines can only do so much…

Try to watch Forks over knives documentary…
I am not a vegan but I believe our food has a direct impact on our overall health and mindset…Good luck brother and take care of your health…

I stand with feet apart and let my balls hang free...Manginas dont have balls...See how they stand and sit at the whim of their masters...

[CardinalParticipant 82]

If I was ever prescribed that I wouldnt take it. I dont take pills. Exercise and a healthy diet…dedication to that will fight off most issues those pills get prescribed for.

[Blood AxeParticipant 1179]

Anonymous wrote:

i took zoloft. great for concentration, got me through 8 years of dealing with an abusive wife, court and college. took away really happy and really sad feelings. i couldn’t really laugh, and i couldn’t cry. after the s~~~ i went through, i could not cry. I wanted to, but there just wasnt a way to let it out. i looked like nothing phased me. feelings and emotions, likes and dislikes just didn’t matter. everything in my life had a function, enjoyment meant did not cause physical pain.

i knew when i was even an hour late for my daily dose. I had anxiety for missing a day. sometimes i felt like i was walking next to myself maybe a couple feet away. i couldn’t feel “human,” but i felt unstoppable. nothing was too difficult, i did not procrastinate, and became annoyed with “humans” who felt human emotions.

brain zaps, so f~~~ing strange. shorting out for a few seconds. then continuing on. i dont know if i stopped moving it feels like a surge of electricity, not painful.

weight gain. loss of sexual appetite, lack of interest in sex or decreased sexual function, not sure. post divorce living in my minivan was not going to bring the ladies around.

after the court nonsense, I found i couldn’t function properly at my job. teaching children everyday while on the zolft was a challenge, because kids are emotional, and they need empathy. I had none to give, and they would not follow my lessons. they thought i was a stone cold bastard who did not care about them.

I decided to get off zoloft cold turkey. I checked into a hotel for a long weekend, ordered a bunch of food and toughed out the weaning process. all the missing emotional stuff crushed me.

sometimes i wish i was back on it. i liked not dealing with emotions, and focus it gave me. i do not want to take it again. I want to feel anger, sadness, elation, joy, satisfaction.

Thanks May 7 2020, your experience is helpful. Your description is right on par with what I’ve read. I believe Zoloft is not the answer for my problem. I don’t want to dull my emotions or personality, I just want an answer to the very real physical pain I’m dealing with.

Back off Barbie!

[Blood AxeParticipant 1179]

NerdTunneler wrote:

Heal your body with healthy food…Medicines can only do so much…

Try to watch Forks over knives documentary…
I am not a vegan but I believe our food has a direct impact on our overall health and mindset…Good luck brother and take care of your health…

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Thanks Nerd Tunneler. I will check out Forks Over Knives.

I’m not a huge fan of Bill Maher, he hits the nail on the head in that clip though.

Back off Barbie!

[Mike_CroftParticipant 120]

Yeah. If YOU dont feel you NEED something like that, do not take it. That’s my opinion. I am coming off of it myself. You can get pretty good results with St. John’s OR 5 htp, and possibly some passion flower tea if you feel dizzy or hot, and possibly valerian to sleep. Just some suggestions based on what I’ve learned from experience.
Prescriptions were VERY effective in the short term, but in the long term, I always ended up feeling like I wasn’t really myself after a while.

[Mike_CroftParticipant 120]

Pressure points and, believe it or not, aroma therapy can work wonders for pain.

[experiencedParticipant]

Doctors are under tremendous pressures by “Big Pharma” to prescribe meds and meds and meds.

Secret Agent MGTOW is correct-get a second opinion.

In the meantime, read
“The Truth About The Drug Companies”
by former editor in chief of the new England journal of medicine. PhD Marcia Angell.

"It seems like there's times a body gets struck down so low, there ain't a power on earth that can ever bring him up again. Seems like something inside dies so he don't even want to get up again. But he does."

[Truthseeker82Participant 6406]

I have been on and off this and similar SSRI meds for 14 years. They helped my anxiety but killed my emotions. Not that it matters to many of us but also killed my sex drive. Doctors in the US hand them out like candy. I think exercise and diet work better and the side effects are all good.

[Solo MAN’S WisdomParticipant]

What was the “major surgery”?

If it’s not too personal.

When women lead, destruction is the destination. -- Me.

[Anonymous 42]

Always take 3 times the recommendation, that way you get real f~~~ed up and forget about all your problems!

[AwakenedParticipant 35221]

I don’t smoke pot, but I would DEFINATELY try that, or consume edibles, if I was in your situation before I filled myself with pharmaceuticals.

In a World of Justin Beibers Be a Johnny Cash

[Blood AxeParticipant 1179]

Solo MAN’S Wisdom wrote:

What was the “major surgery”?

If it’s not too personal.

It’s a long story.
I have a somewhat rare condition called “Eagle’s Syndrome”. There’s two small bones on either side of the neck, just under the jaw, called styloid bones. The styloid bones are a part of the skull and stick out into the throat. Their purpose is to support muscles and ligaments that control throat movement.

With Eagles Syndrome the styloid bones become mineralized and can grow to long with age. My styloid bones were so long that they were stabbing me in the tonsils, and causing incredible pain. I had surgery a year ago, to remove my tonsils so the Dr could get access to the styloid bones and ligaments, and they were cut shorter. The surgery helped with the Eagle’s Syndrome, but now I have mystery pain that starts around the vocal cord area and shoots down my neck and into my back and chest. It could be nerve damage or a whole lot of other causes. I’ve had just about every kind of imaging there is to find the cause of my pain and nothing ever shows up. So the Drs don’t even believe me that I still have pain. They think it’s all in my head or I’m trying to score opioids or something. Anyhow I don’t think Zoloft is the answer.

Back off Barbie!

[Blood AxeParticipant 1179]

Awakened wrote:

I don’t smoke pot, but I would DEFINATELY try that, or consume edibles, if I was in your situation before I filled myself with pharmaceuticals.

I’ve always enjoyed Mary J. Since my surgery though it only makes the pain worse. Doesn’t matter if I smoke it or eat it, the pain is increased a lot, so pot is not the answer. I do still smoke it once in a while but it doesn’t help with this issue. I sure wish it did.

I agree that there’s to much emphasis on pharmaceuticals (magic pills) these days. I am not a pill guy, I hate that kind of thing.

Back off Barbie!

[Blood AxeParticipant 1179]

Anonymous wrote:

Always take 3 times the recommendation, that way you get real f~~~ed up and forget about all your problems!

Tower your advice is always appreciated. This place wouldn’t be the same without you Man. You have mastered the perfect balance between ass and hole, lol. Don’t ever go changing on us. I love reading your posts, always lightens the spirit.

Back off Barbie!

[Blood AxeParticipant 1179]

Truthseeker82 wrote:

I have been on and off this and similar SSRI meds for 14 years. They helped my anxiety but killed my emotions. Not that it matters to many of us but also killed my sex drive. Doctors in the US hand them out like candy. I think exercise and diet work better and the side effects are all good.

Thanks for your input Truthseeker 82. The shared wisdom here is very helpful. I keep my meat suit in good shape with exercise. My diet could be better though. I agree 100% with your point.

Back off Barbie!

[743 roadmasterParticipant]

Took it for a little while after my second divorce. The best way I can describe the feeling is like my head was in a cotton cloud. Now that I think on it after reading 7’s comment, fits about right no highs no lows. I don’t recall a total lack of emotion or not wanting to deal with others on that level.
After a few weeks of cotton cloud, I just could not take it any more and stopped.

mgtow is its own worst enemy- https://www.campusreform.org/

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