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have to admit im a bit apprehensive to start sertraline. i realize there will be side effects but after reading some of dr google posts, im scared. just need some support knowing im doing the right thing.
updating: took first dose of 25mg last night. is it possible to have side effects already? i feel brutal!
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danielle97988 Elmtree57
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Hi! First of all you should be proud of yourself for facing your fears and starting it, its a big step. I was offered it a year before I actually took it as I was so scared of the stories and side effects I had heard but it is by far the best decision I ever made.
The turning point for me was when my anxiety was so crippling I couldn't even enjoy life and it was controlling everything I did and knew I had to do something and I couldn't feel any worse than I did already.
Everyone is different so our experiences could be different but I wanted to put out a positive experience.
I felt effects soon after starting too, I was fortunate to only suffer from some nausea for a week or so but otherwise I was fine. As the weeks went on this cloud lifted and I could be present and happy and actually enjoy the little things that I couldn't before when I was too consumed with anxiety. It's literally given my my life back.
I've been on it for almost 2 months now.
Good luck and I hope this has helped in some way!
Elmtree57 danielle97988
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Hi Danielle. Thank you so much for your post. I have to say I am feeling pretty rotten right about now. I've put a call into my dr. to see if this is normal. I guess it is. But how much do I have to endure? The nausea is 24/7 and dizziness. I guess not sleeping well has something to do with that. I will try hard to keep going. Thank you again.