I was put on Zoloft for anxiety and it worked so-so. When I stopped after 3 years I was a different person. My before meds stable moods became weird and unstable, and also I learned what severe depression is. Also my personality changed. I was ordered to go back on Zoloft and up it to a stunning 500 mg but I refused. I felt that med had caused enough damage.

Tried to live without SSRI's for three years with a lot of new symptoms I didn't have before meds. They didn't go away. I had to go through "all" meds to try to just survive. It was harsh. Finally found a med that helped and gave me part of my life back.

I think my brain simply tried to balance the Zoloft and in its attempt it changed beyond any chance of changing back. I wish I had never tried that med. I haven't had a real shot at life since the first year I was on it and it is a long time ago now.