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What Causes The Urge To Hurt Oneself While On Zoloft?

Hi, my name is Haley. I have OCD and depression and have been on Zoloft for a year. It works well enough - but there are a ton of things that could be improved upon. One thing I haven t brought up to my psychiatrist is the fits that I have, because I have a hard time articulating it exactly which causes me incredible frustration. However, it s starting to happen so frequently that I think that it may be a cause for concern. When I get mad or frustrated I can t function. It happens more commonly in upsetting situations with my parents. I will sob in my floor for hours, I ll become incolable, and even when I realize that I m being ridiculous I won t be able to stop. I ll have millions of disturbing thoughts and urges run through my head. One that is particularly concerning is that aside from crying for hours I ll have just as strong of an urge to hurt myself or throw myself into walls/hit myself/scratch my face. It s horrifying and I have no idea what to do. Is there a medication I can try? How should I explain this to my doctor?
Wed, 3 Apr 2019
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Hi,

The reactions that you describe can be a result of Zoloft, including the self-harm issues. An adjustment in dosage may be all that is required. You should discuss it with your doctor and be willing to try adjustments as needed.

He will prescribe a related medication that would help you maintain the improvements in mood and actions, but without the side effect that you seem to be having. While it can be frustrating to be advised again and again but I would request you to interact fully with your psychiatrist and see a psychologist and consider behavioral treatment too.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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What Causes The Urge To Hurt Oneself While On Zoloft?

Hi, The reactions that you describe can be a result of Zoloft, including the self-harm issues. An adjustment in dosage may be all that is required. You should discuss it with your doctor and be willing to try adjustments as needed. He will prescribe a related medication that would help you maintain the improvements in mood and actions, but without the side effect that you seem to be having. While it can be frustrating to be advised again and again but I would request you to interact fully with your psychiatrist and see a psychologist and consider behavioral treatment too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician