Wow. Your post described what I am going through. I already tried the St. Johns, Kava, Valerin Root like in the Atkins book pre-diet and pre-Zoloft, with no results. So when I started Atkins, I weened off the Zoloft but I decided today that going without is not an option. I haven't cried this much in years. I'm depressed over gaining 10lbs since I started Atkins as it is and the lack of meds certainly isn't helping my attitude. Like you, I have reasons I can't just run out to the doc, so I know how you feel. You are not alone (and neither am I!) I'm going back on the meds, too.