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Default Starting Zoloft - What to expect?

My newest neurologist has finally convinced me to start taking an anti-depressant. We are gonna start with Zoloft. I'm just wondering what I should expect while taking this drug for the first time.

I already know there is going to be start-up side effects. And I know it takes anywhere from 2-4 weeks to kick in. I'm just wondering what I should do to combat the side effects and make it through the weeks before it starts working.

Oh...and I was told this would help with concentration, focus and memory. Is that true?
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What happened: I was randomly assaulted from behind in June of 2011. I was knocked unconscious for an unknown amount of time (less than 30 minutes) and have no memory of the event. CT scan showed contusion and hematoma of the left frontal lobe. I spent 3 days in the hospital. Diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome in September 2011. Currently have Medicaid, Medicare and SSI.

Current symptoms: Brain fog, mild memory issues, problems with spontaneity, occasional spacing out, word finding difficulties, tinnitus in right ear and some other things that I can't explain.

Life after the brain injury: 4 years after the injury, I'm engaged to my beautiful girlfriend of 5 years, I'm the CEO of my own business, Notorious Labs, I've taught myself how to program complex games and apps which is a feat I never thought I'd accomplish and now live a semi-normal life with very mild PCS symptoms.

Slowly but surely regaining my life back.
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