Opinions and Controversy

I'm sure people will read this blog and say "so, why should I care." If you are that person then this blog isn't for you. It's not really for anyone but myself so that I can keep a detailed log of my thoughts.

I've decided to make the blog public and share this with people hoping that maybe there are other people out their either on Zoloft, considering it, or opposed to it. I hope that people that are on it read my experiences and can relate as maybe they've had similar experiences. For those considering it, I hope that this gives you a different perspective from the materials that our out there and a more real world take on the effects of this drug.

Now, for those opposed to it, I can see their points, but obviously they're not on it so they can't relate. Yes, Zoloft is a drug, and even though its considered non-habit forming the user is still reliant on the drug, for how long I don't know. Also, I hope those opposed read this and see the benefits or downsides of this drug has in a real world non clinical environment.

The hardest part for me when making this public was what if people I know read this. Well, for those people, I don't seek sympathy but understanding. For those that I have turned off in the past because of my behavior that you give me another shot. I also want to be honest with my friends so that they know what's going on. I believe that if I'm honest with others I'll be honest with myself and accept that taking this medication is helping and that there's nothing wrong with taking it as its only bettering who I am as a person.

Another thing, being unemployed I wonder if an employer would read this. Well besides the legalities behind it I hope that said employer will see the fact that I'm not hiding my problems but rather facing them head first and doing whatever it takes to correct that problem, or in this case behavior.

I think if anything, taking Zoloft has improved my overall quality of life, and if thats not enough reason for you, I don't know what is.

A little bit about me

I've lived a fairly normal life with some exceptions. Those exceptions are what brought me to the doctor in the first place. I grew up with very hard working parents that were often out seeing clients till late at night. This not only took a toll on their marriage but also on me.

This busy lifestyle had me always doing something. Weather when I was young and playing games, studying, or just learning new things, I always kept myself busy.

I never really thought much about till I noticed how busy my parents still are at 80 and 64 (father and mother respectively). After being out of work for over a month, I looked back to try to recall what I had accomplished. I noticed that although everyday felt busy I really didn't achieve much. I also started getting headaches and back pains amongst other things so I figured it was time to pay the doc a visit.