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john51151
john51151

hi a have posted a few times in this  about feeling better and everytime a did a ended up taking a dip but a did read in a post on here to give it up to 12 weeks so here i am going into week 12 and apart from headaches a must say that everyday that goes by a feel better when a think back to before and after that is when a realied just how much they have helped me as a was dwelling to much into the nasty side effects the negative side but now am more on the positive and feeling better wishing everyone well.

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  • michael58834
    michael58834 john51151

    Posted

    Good to hear a postive post cheers John It helps to know that there is light at the end of this.
    • john51151
      john51151 michael58834

      Posted

      hi miachel a would say give them the 12 weeks a think they may be a slow working tablet but a longer lasting one.
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 john51151

      Posted

      Did u have a fuzzy head like dizzy confused. I don't know If its my anxiety or the meds. It 4weeks 5days since I started. Its like my head is spinning sad
    • john51151
      john51151 rachel62244

      Posted

      hi heavy headed at times but mostly buzzing but am taking solpadol which a have been been told could cause they symptoms so am off them 5 days but am a bit more anxious which is a side effect of coming   off them but heard it takes over 7 days to notice any difference so am not sure whether it is them or the sertraline a have a review on the 14th when a will have been on them about 14 weeks its early days for you yet but a have noticed a difference a will post after review to let you and others know how a get on wishing you well. 
  • natalie06867
    natalie06867 john51151

    Posted

    hi John that's fantastic . I am also on wk 12 of which 5 weeks on upped serts of 100mg. I feel so much better also. I am doing everything I did before the anxiety started and going to the gym 4 times a wk which is keeping me calm. my side affects are now minimum like night sweats every couple of nights and gone from no appetite to eating everything! I can handle these though. I am also more aware of signs so if I start to feel stressed or anxious I slow down and learning to say no and not taking on too much has been a great tool. wishing everyone in early stages the best and hold on in there ☺
    • john51151
      john51151 natalie06867

      Posted

      hi natalie a have noticed your posts as you were on the same mark as me good to hear your doing well and yes a would agree about the gym a go a 3 mile walk a few times a week and feel much better for it just the pressure headaches but overall much better.
  • cathy26010
    cathy26010 john51151

    Posted

    Hi this post has helped me so much this morning. I'm on week 9 and have had a dip for the past 1-2 weeks but I hope it's going to get better again 😃 thanks for ur positive post this morning!
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 cathy26010

      Posted

      At 3.5 weeks my anxiety is back and can't sleep for it. Is it a blip ? I'm so so scared my serve anxiety and depression is returning. 50mg
    • natalie06867
      natalie06867 cathy26010

      Posted

      hi Cathy you will get there. I had to up to 100mg to get right level for me and I am now 5 wks in on upped dose and total of 12 wks. I haven't had a wobble on 2 wks and seem to feel easier about side affects and less worried about health issues so calmer in general. keep with it x
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 natalie06867

      Posted

      Is it normal to go down again and anxiety return or should I increase . I'm so worried. I was doing so well but maybe at 3.5 weeks its kicking in causing anxiety but will level off soon?? Thoughts anyone please
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244

      Posted

      Iv two young children and I newborn and my partner has just suddenly lost his dad. Maybe the cause of going down as when he passed 3weeks ago I couldnt take it in at all
    • natalie06867
      natalie06867 rachel62244

      Posted

      personally I think you need to allow more time I was on 50mg 6 wks before increasing and you are early days. plus it sounds as if you have a hell of a lot going on at the Mo maybe you need a bit of time out ie a hour to read or relaxing bath. I know it's hard with little ones I have 2 kids but if you don't look after yourself you won't get better and it will be harder. If after 4 to 6 wks your not seeing any improvements then maybe a review with your gp to discuss upping maybe needed. x
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 natalie06867

      Posted

      I saw a lot of improvement I was a total state when on fluoxetine: ( off that and straight on sert but suddenly the anxiety is back and I can't sleep , dizzy and scared of life
    • cathy26010
      cathy26010 natalie06867

      Posted

      Hi Natalie, yeah I went back last week to GP to see about upping the dose but she said hang in for another couple of weeks on 50mg. If by next week (week 10) I still feel so anxious il go back. I'm nowhere near as bad as I was at the start of the year but I'd just like it all away lol thanks for ur reply 😃
    • cathy26010
      cathy26010 rachel62244

      Posted

      Hi Rachel, 3.5 weeks is really early, it took me to at least 6/7 weeks on 50mg to feel the benefits. Everyone is different though. It's horrible feeling the way we do but I think you are too early to feel any benefits yet. I'm in week 9 at 50mg and my anxiety is back but nothing like it was before I started. Hopefully u will feel better soon x
    • john51151
      john51151 cathy26010

      Posted

      hi cathy just stick in there once you feel better try and go for a walk that really helps you get back to normal.
    • R0bert
      R0bert cathy26010

      Posted

      Hi, I'm on week 7 with 50mg, couldn't cope with 75, so dropped back. Just returned from a weeks holiday in the Canaries, sunny and warm, first day was good, days 2-4 I had some anxiety and mood drop. But then it all lifted, I felt good, happier with things. I've found life difficult, my wife died 14mths ago aged 49, cancer. I've 2 daughters who are fab, one of my girls left for university, so a massive hole obviously. My other is at school. Plus my job turned in to a nightmare, stressed to the eyeballs and couldn't tell a key any more, so on sick leave. I truly hope I've turned the corner, my anxiety is so much better, mood is better, fingers crossed. Stick with it is my advice.
    • katie19337
      katie19337 R0bert

      Posted

      Hi Robert, I'm glad things are better for you.  Thanks for advice of sticking with it.  14 months isn't a long time in the grieving process, dip days could also be a part of this. I found counselling really good when I lost my mum who was my rock.  Take care
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 cathy26010

      Posted

      Thank you Cathy. I'm now 5weeks and my head is calmer but I always feel on edgevof a panic attack that is been held off its strange. I'm still spaced out but with flu this took 12wks to pass. Happy for all the people who are getting better smile x
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