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12 weeks, is there no end to my suffering

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vanessa45115
vanessa45115

12 weeks on 150 mg and intrusive thoughts, anxiety still lurking, even on good days. I'm probably 60% better than I was 12 weeks ago. I still get the feeling of dread at least once every day, feeling sad, not looking forward to anything good in my life, etc. Am I missing something here? I've had some really good days throughout my struggle with sertraline but this past 1-1/2 weeks has been the same every single day-sad, scared, no excitement about anything. I have invested so much time into this med, I can't imagine having to switch to another. I guess what I'm looking for is people who have had the same feelings this far along with sertraline. It's been 3 months and I am so frustrated with everything.

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  • mari17833
    mari17833 vanessa45115

    Posted

    Vanessa. PLEASE taper of now..ASAP...I am on 200mg for 5 years..I tried several time but the sense of dread was horrible..5 weeks day and night..Started on 50 mg 10 years ago..It does not work anymore..And I have to be on it the rest of my life..with other meds now..TRUST ME ! Paxil is bad also. Good Luck I will watch for your updates.
  • rhi79
    rhi79 vanessa45115

    Posted

    This drug made me Ill, I had been having a few panic attacks, nothing major, dr put me on sertraline a d ever since I have been a total loony, anxious to the highest degree, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, not being able to function, going cold turkey now on drs advice, very bad reaction.
  • sparrow01
    sparrow01 vanessa45115

    Posted

    hi vanessa, how are you  is there any news?  i hope you are doing ok and there is some progress (even small?)
    • vanessa45115
      vanessa45115 sparrow01

      Posted

      Big change in the last 3 days (for the better)! I have not done anything different, just stayed on the 150 mg. thanks for askingsmile

    • sparrow01
      sparrow01 vanessa45115

      Posted

      wow, that's fantastic news biggrin  so very happy for you

      it's unbelievable how long some of us have to wait isn't it.  needless to say though, even if it is several months, it's so worth the wait isn't it, especially when we get trapped in thinking that we will never get better and will never be well again

      good for you vanessa!

    • nancyew
      nancyew vanessa45115

      Posted

      Is that right Vanessa, that you were on 150mg for 12 weeks?  But you stuck with it and have had a good 3 days.  Yay!  I am happy for you.  My question to you is - If I was on 150mg for a mere 3 weeks & then Dr. said reduce to 125 and then 100 due to the fact that I had some good weeks on 100.  Would you think that would work - I don't!

    • vanessa45115
      vanessa45115 nancyew

      Posted

      If you were feeling good on 100 why did the doctor continue to increase the dose?
    • nancyew
      nancyew vanessa45115

      Posted

      I actually wanted to increase it, I was better but not great.  When I saw the Dr he agreed to the increase.  Should have just stayed put on 100!
    • vanessa45115
      vanessa45115 nancyew

      Posted

      I really don't think 3 weeks was long enough to get the full benefit from 150. Sorry I don't have any advice for what to do when you increase and the decrease.

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