since I began taking zoloft about 5 years ago I have developed an addictive personality. Before starting zoloft I had great self-control and will-power. Now I get addicted to everything I do: drugs, shopping, sex, eating. I tried to go off of zoloft about 2 years ago but I went into a deeper depression than I had ever been in before. All I did was cry all the time. In the shower, in the car, on the couch (which is where I usually remained) I alternated between crying, wishing I were dead and yelling at my husband. I am new to this site. As I've been having a pretty bad battle with my depression the past couple of days I decided to go online and look for a support group. Thanks for letting me share. I'm interested in hearing other people's perspectives.
You may need to go on a mood stabilizer first. Talk to your doctor about it. People who respond as you have may be having manic reactions. The mood stabilizer may be enough for you or you may need to take an anti-depressent such as Zoloft in addition. I know someone who went through what you did for several years.