How long until Zoloft kicks in

[saadman1]

Hi,
I've taken Zoloft on and off 3 times in the past 4 years. The first was for post-partum depression during which time I was on it for about 5 months before tapering off. After I stopped it, it hit me again within 4 months and was much worse, so I went back on Zoloft to 50mg.  I stayed on it for about 8 months until I found out i was pregnant at which time I stopped. Again, within 4 months, I felt the depression/anxiety again and went back on Zoloft, this time to 75 mg. Two months ago, feeling great, I tapered off of the Zoloft. And again the depression/anxiety has hit me, so I've started it again. I started it 2 weeks ago, went from 25mg to 50 mg, and now to 75mg. I know this drug has worked for me 3 times in the past, but I am anxious about when I will start feeling the effects of it this time around. I have 2 little toddlers (4 and 2), and I need to be up and well for them, but it's so hard to even get out of bed in the morning. Any advice/suggestions or a supportive word? thanks!

[babydoll5306]

hi i am 31 am just got put on Zoloft, i know i just started taking it so i cant really answer ur question other then my Dr said it could take 4 weeks so they have me on something else too while i go threw the waiting game of the Zoloft working.you could ask ur Dr for something that will work now.I also have 2 toddlers ages 4 and 2 so i totally understand needing to be well for them!

[mammo]

Hi, it sounds like you need to remain on medication.  Often there is a root cause for our depression, normally something from our past that we haven't dealt with.  With therapy you can discover what this is, deal with it and move on, hopefully without medication.  But often we need medication for the rest of our lives, and that's okay.  We are fine with taking medication for any other health problem to control the symptoms, but when it comes to mental problems we often feel we shouldn't need to.  For a lot of us, medication has allowed us to live a happy and fulfilling life.  Depression is like any other medical condition, and if we need medication to control the symptoms, we need to accept that.  But I do believe in combining therapy along with the medication, because often it allows us to move on medication free.  You should start feeling better within the next 2-4 weeks, if not call your doctor.  Do take care!