10 days of sertraline.... just waiting
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Just hoping for some reassurance really.... I first took Sertraline many years ago so have put myself back on it after a very low period due to tealtionshio breakdown.. Today is day 10 of tong. All I can manage to do is move from my bed to the sofa and literally watch TV all day. I haven't showered or washed my hair in 8 days. Every day I say to myself tomorrow will be better.... but then it turns out the same. I remember when i took Sertraline before, that the black feeling of depression lifted suddenly one morning. Any feedback very gratefully received from anyone who had these same feelings of just wanting to isolate from everything because it just feels safe and comfortable.... even though it is the opposite to how I was before this depression. Thank you for reading x
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sarah40069 maria19434
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I'm 2 weeks into Sertraline and it does seem that it can get worse before it gets better. Last week I was feeling highly anxious and not really sleeping: I'm taking it for anxiety rather than depression. I was very anxious over the weekend but I seemed to pull out of it a bit quicker and feel more 'normal' today, although a still a bit wobbly. I think it does take about 3 weeks before it is assimilated into your body, but you should feel some improvement after 2 weeks. At least you're getting out of bed, try to see that as a victory. Call the doctors if you're really struggling. Hope you feel better soon x
maria19434 sarah40069
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Thank you for replying Sarah. I think I let the depression get a lot worse than i should've before I sought help. I will persevere with it after reading so much advice on this forum about how long it takes to work... this is only day 10 after all. Kind regards x
ashleyrocks910 maria19434
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Kmom maria19434
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I am on day 13- so 2 weeks tomorrow. My anxiety has been heightened at times, i feel no other side effects(I hope I am now slowly gaining weight)- I do get sick in my stomach sometimes but thats about it.
I am hoping this works, i have been having some panic that wakes me up at night- but it passes. I am banking on this drug- i boycotted driving a year ago due to panic attacks and fear pretty much outta no where. So, i am taking one day at a time- hang in there- each day you get out of bed is a victory-even if it doesn't feel like one!!
2chr2015 maria19434
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Hi Maria. I'm glad you posted this. I'm sorry you are having a hard time, but I guess we can lean on each other. I'm on about day 6 of an increase (I've been on Zoloft for 19 years off and on). This part never gets easier. We just moved into a new house and it is a struggle everyday to get anything done. I'm so glad you guys are here. I don't feel quite so alone. ((Hugs))
Kmom maria19434
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lisa64762 Kmom
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It could take 8 weeks for longer to feel the effects unfortunately. After every 2 weeks I was increasing my dose 25 - 50 - 75. So I never really got a break from the side effects and terrible anxiety. I’m on week 6 at 75mg and it’s still a bit of a struggle, but nothing like the beginning. I would try to stick with the same dose and give it time to work! Don’t jump to increase like I did, I’m still paying for it. Best of luck!!
lisa64762 maria19434
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I was in the exact same boat as you... those first few weeks are rough, but it DOES pass! When I was going through it I was convinced that I would never feel normal again, and nothing really helped me aside from knowing that people have gone through the same thing and came out better for it! You just have to keep reminding yourself that it will pass. It’s just such a slow acting drug and always gets worse before it gets better... it’s hard for us to stay positive while it’s happening. We are all in this together, hang in there maria! You can do this.
maria19434 lisa64762
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Thanks so much for replying ~ really it makes such a huge difference just knowing others are out there going through the same thing. I just had a long chat with my brother who is on the same sertraline at 50mg and he said it took at least 3 weeks before he felt it doing anything; he also explained a lot about how it has to have time to work on the receptors in the brain.... sort of like fixing them so that helped too. I should have started taking it when i first hit this black spell about 8 weeks ago but I'm one of those people who fights against taking medication and try to convince that with positive thinking I can get through; unfortunately I can't so I just need to bite the bullet and take these pills. Thank you so so much for the responses on here ~ it really does help x