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So I am on 100mg sertraline nearly four weeks, I have noticed a very slight improvement whereby I have stopped crying as much but still this background emotional numbness and depression.
What should I do? Hold on for another while or go to see my dr?
I have been existing for nearly 9 months now & just want to feel like myself!!!!!
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jwh01 Lotty30
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Hi Lotty, I've been on 100mg for about seven months, it will take a bit longer than four weeks, it took me around eight to ten weeks before it really took effect, I know what you mean by just existing for a long time, but for me it's been worth it, I'm about 98% back to my old self, and reckon by August / September, I think I'll look at reducing the dose to 50mg, please hang in there, it will get better, it will take another few weeks, but It's worth it !!
Lotty30 jwh01
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I have no choice but to keep going!!
Thanks so much xx
philip49799 Lotty30
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hang in there Lotty. I have just been talking to my 'Talking Therapy' mentor and she says that at 50mg it can take easily 6+ weeks before positivity vegins to emerge from the numbness. So with your dose it is probably similar.
Sunny days ahead so keep going, eat choccy, have warm baths, treat yourself to stuff.
All the best
Phil
Lotty30 philip49799
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Ok thanks so much. Just need to hear that!!
It's simply horrendous & from outside I appear me but inside it's just an empty vessel!
Thank you xx
tree8324 Lotty30
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I'm feeling the exact same way. I'm on 4 weeks and they have me at 200mg and I feel sick at night. I have been crying and just feel helpless.
Lotty30 tree8324
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I'm so sorry to hear that. Try to get exercise and keep yourself busy in order to distract yourself.
When do you have a review appointment with dr?
tree8324 Lotty30
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Lotty30 tree8324
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Let me know how it goes! Be honest with dr & explain that you are experiencing little to no improvement.
Good luck!
tree8324 Lotty30
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The intrusive thoughts have slowed down a lot. I have some good moments but I just feel numb and I don't know if I'm questioning the improvements. I feel like any feelings I have I blame on the meds. I still have tingling in my hands and and feet so I'll address that. I just feel like my old self is gone.
philip49799 Lotty30
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Take care.
Phil
philip49799 tree8324
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Your 'old self' is still there, it is just being overwhelmed by the present stuff. The numb feeling is typical I am told, as is an empty feeling. My worst problem is having rubbish sleep and being exhausted most of the time but if I get the slightest positive like this moment at the computer, I try to feel the goodness. I have mentione a relaxation technique to Lotty....the historic lovely place one. Could you try that?
Take care
Phil
tree8324 philip49799
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Yes I could try that. I have been on medication before and it has never taken this long to kick in. The fact that I'm constantly on this site is proof I'm not getting better. The worse part is I don't know if it's the meds or its me. When did you notice you were better?!
philip49799 tree8324
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better? I wish. I'm just about at the 'surface' and waving not drowning. The shore is in sight but a long way away, however I can swim and the water is warm. tree, it is the meds.......they are nasty, but I'm now on 30 day at 50mg and just about smiling every so often.hang in there.
suzanne23014 Lotty30
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