I started taking Zoloft about last Nov. Just felt like I was falling
to pieces and am not comfortable being so out of control. I felt like I had
the classic symptoms of depression, but with TM, even a cold isn't
"classic." Anyway, saw my DO and she agreed with my assesment. She also
said I might get an added benefit from the drug. She stated that some of
her patients with chronic pain found that the anti depressents helped with
pain management.
I think that Zoloft has been a definate plus in my lifestyle. Until
recently, I really haven't had a problem with pain. I do now, but that's
due to a compression fracture on my spine.
I've read alot about the seratonin levels in the brain recently and
agree with you. anti depressents have a much wider use then just
depression. I've had no side effects from Zoloft at all. Right now, I
consider it one of my basic meds. like my BP medication;something I'll
probably take the rest of my life.
I had no hesitation about Zoloft. I did alot of reading and determined
that I'd rather take that then pain medication that might have side effects
that would impair my decisions. I have to make decisions every day that
involve many others safety and well being. I take that very seriously and
adjust my personal actions at all times to do what is best for us all. So
far, I've been able to do so. I'm not so sure about the future though.
This fracture(lumbar) leaves me with no position to rest in that is
comfortable.
So, I just keep on and hope the darn thing will heal soon!
Just a sidebar, If I told my mother that I was on an anti depressent,
she'd feel like she failed as a mother. Honest. There's alot of
apprehension about psychtropic medications out there. Maybe the Bible helps
some of you, but I find no comfort from it.
My mother is a very religious person and can't deal with the rest of the
world out there. She takes comfort in her religion. I'm glad she has it,
but I'd like to be able to discuss current events, the latest book I read,
or even her grandchildren.
Yes, I am rambling. Sorry.
Donna