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As a nurse with and advanced degree in neuro psychiatric medicine I would have to say that Zoloft is not addictive. Nor for that matter are any of the antidepressants that regulate sorotonin re uptake in the brain. That many people go on the drugs and stay on for years is based on the fact they have a chemical imbalance in the brain that cannot correct itself. In order for their brains to function normally they need an antidepressant to level out their brain chemistry. 

  

In my discussions with psychiatrist I have heard and found that some antidepressants are better than others for recovering addicts. Paxil and Prozac are on the downside of that list  Wellbutrin and Zoloft seem to work better for those in recovery. I personally take an anti-depressant cocktail of Trazadone and Wellbutrin which maintains my serotonin levels and helps to curb cravings. When I stop taking one or the other or both I find myself slipping back into my depression and the committee in my head so common to all addicts begins session and I am a wreck in no time. This is called rebound depression and is not a withdrawal symptom simply a very fast return to the previous state of the depression. So don't be afraid to try the Zoloft. Also remember that most antidepressants take 6 to 8 weeks to reach effective levels in your blood so if you don't see improvement right away stay with it for a while. Also therapy is an important component in this equation. 

  

Hope this helps 

  

Mischief 

hi there, hey i am on zoloft, have been for years, i have never heard of it being addicting,??? i mean, if we need it, due to our brain chemistry being off wack one way or the other,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, whats the addicting part? and you say you made it thru menopause,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,well, i was nutty for years, thought i was possessed every month, hahaha,,,,,,,,,, finally had a hysterectomy, thats the other BEST THING I DID FOR MYSELF, { and the other is having the loose flabby skin taken off  my arms, } and forgive me if i am wrong or confused,,,,,,,,,,, are you dealing with being codependant too? man i was the queen of codependancy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, but thanks to answeres to prayer that cycle is gone gone gone,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, email me back, Petie and yes i am a girl and yes that is my name, hahahaha