1 month into sertraline
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Hiya.
Im 18 years old, Im 1 month into sertraline. the first week or two was horrid i couldnt eat and i just cried! I suffered with general anxiety, but on the 3rd week I started getting anxious with going outside. has anyone else had this problem and how long did it take to go? Its affecting my relationship and I barely see my friends anymore. I'm not really eating much either which doesnt help. I'm only on 50mg. Does anyone know if its normal to suffer some social anxiety 1 month into tablets??
Any help would be great.
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james61783 katie2705
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Big hugs! You are not alone! Yeah, these are the side effects i'm afraid but it does get better. I was like you when I started on this drug, I have been on 50mg since December and I pretty much went through what you are experiencing. If the anxiety is still getting to you I would go and see your Doctor for advice. How are you sleeping? It does get better over time.
Keep your chin up!
James x
katie2705 james61783
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My sleeping is fine! Ive never had a problem with sleeping, ive always had a bad pattern which doesnt help probably.
The thought of leaving my comfort zone or the house makes me feel nervous and i never used to be like this, used to love going out and hated staying in! I've got the doctors tomorrow so i'll speak to them. Its more social anxiety now just feel tired and groggy and never want to do anything! Some days I can see the light and days like today I dont want to do anything! How long does this last? Really want to get back out there, having interviews for jobs and not being able to go is frustrating!
thanks for the reply, appreicate it xx
james61783 katie2705
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katie2705 james61783
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Yeah Im hoping it just passes. Been offered a great job 9-5 monday to friday, what i've been looking for. Feel like my anxiety will let me down. People say its mind over matter but its harder than that. Especially when my boyfriend is at work all day and my family dont really understand about my anxiety which makes things worse. It's nice to know Im not alone though .
I hope everything goes well with your job!
james61783 katie2705
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Tracy7338 james61783
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katie2705 Tracy7338
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Just hope I see some improvements as I really need to get back out there I'm only 18 years old i want to be out enjoying myself not in the house worrying about everything and feeling as if im holding my boyfriend back. I get shocked sometimes at how much he doesnt understand!
Thank you for responding to me anyway x
james61783 katie2705
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katie2705 james61783
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felt like id let myself down as im going another day without my tablets but cant imagine 2 days making a massive difference, however i did manage to walk into town with my boyfriends mother and i felt ok. I guess its one of them things, always feeling like im a waste of space because i have no confidence to do anything.
Ill get there, baby steps
Tracy7338 katie2705
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