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You will hear a lot of horror stories about Zoloft and other SSRI meds. What you don't hear is the stories of people who have been successfully treated for suicidal depression by using these meds. I am one of them.
However, after seven years on Effexor (another SSRI med) I weaned myself off the medication very slowly and I am now managing my depression with daily exercise, high doses of specific vitamins, and careful management of food (no sugar, and no refined grains)
However, the Effexor was a life saver for me back then when I really needed it to keep myself from committing suicide.
My daughter (a recovering alcoholic) is currently on Zoloft and it has lifted her out of a suicidal depression.
My advice would be to only go on the meds if your depression is really serious (if it is life threatening). I would also advise that you read the book "Potatoes not Prozac" by Kathleen Demaison. That is the program of eating and vitamins that I am currently following to manage my depression.
Good luck.
Robin
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