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11th day on Sertraline

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faye98379
faye98379

Hello,

Im on my 11th day of taking Sertraline for depression and anxiety/panic attacks. I just need some reasurrance as Im feeling extremely hopeless, tired, foggy, kind of zombie like. Iv been sleeping far too much and feel extremely panicky at night. Iv got ready to go out for the day and ended up staring into space in my room, and by the time I notice its evening. I just hope they start to kick in soon, I feel awful. I was on Citalopram for a few months but it made my anxiety 10x worse, so the doctor prescribed me 50mg of sertraline as they said it would be better suited to my symptoms. Just want to know other peoples experiences, as Iv only told my housemate Im on them. My family and friends dont know, I cancelled a night out with my friends last night last minute because I just couldn't get going. 

Thanks,

Faye

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  • Locky1976
    Locky1976 faye98379

    Posted

    Hi Faye these feelings will pass , I was the same when I started on them , I was like a zombie . Really tired & sleepy & no motivation , they eased my anxiety though. I am now on 100mg & I'm back to normal , I've been on them since October last year x
    • faye98379
      faye98379 Locky1976

      Posted

      Hi Locky, Thanks for the reply. Yeah exactly how Im feeling too, although anxiety kicks in at night when im in bed. Glad your feeling better, i know it will just take some adjusting/time. x
  • shay22603
    shay22603 faye98379

    Posted

    Give it time faye. One step at a time. Try to get out for some fresh air and think positive. I too had bad effects from citrapram but sertraline is working for me x
    • faye98379
      faye98379 shay22603

      Posted

      Thanks Shay. Glad to hear Sertraline is working for you. Even just talking to someone about it who understands is making me feel a little better. Thanks for the reply x
  • ann35714
    ann35714 faye98379

    Posted

    Hello Faye,

    It takes about 2 weeks for the side effects to disappear. I am on 50mg as well. I felt exactly the same as you. Just hold on in there the anxiety will go. xx

    • faye98379
      faye98379 ann35714

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply Ann. I do hope so, glad its working for you, I will keep you posted of how Im getting on. xxx
  • Gis0510
    Gis0510 faye98379

    Posted

    Hi I'm on day 7 and it's been very rough , lost 6 lbs and have heightened anxiety in the morning. On day 8 I'll be up to 50 mgs and worried I'll still have these side effects sad
  • mariaisms19
    mariaisms19 faye98379

    Posted

    The side effects will wear off. I had very hightened anxiety and felt so disconected fron everything for the first 8 days but it got better from there until i upped the dose and got mild side effects again. Ive been on it now for about 6 weeks and have good days and then days like today that are down days. I have noticed it has helped my anxiety some. So im waiting for the full effects to kick in. Takes 6 to 8 weeks to reach therapeutic levels and when u up the dose u gotta wait it out. Good luck keepa us updated.
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