A year on sertraline...fully recovered but suddenly feeling weird
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I started taking 50mg sertraline at the end of November 2016 for depression panic attacks and severe anxiety.
I upped my doses slowly as it cured my depression almost overnight
Then at easter this year I upped to 100mg hoping to get rid of the anxiety
It helped but not 100% so in august I upped to 150mg...bingo
Apart from a few bad days a month I thought I was home and dry
Then five days ago I started feeling very weird
Nott sressed not pannicky or anxious....
As if all of them put together...but manageable...I know it sounds weird
I've googled...and came up with jitteriness????
I am starting to feel better now again
I feel as if I don't need to up to 200mg
Do you think it was a blip?
Or would you suggest also taking an anti anxiety tablet when I have bad days....would really appreciate your replies😇
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carolyn32091 kieran17065
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Honestly, I think if you are doing well most of the time, it was just a blip. I've been on 75mg since March 2017 and now I am about 50/50 on how I feel. My psychologist and neurologist both mentioned moving up to 100 mg. My PCP handles my meds so I was going to get in and talk to him. If all I ever have are a few blips here and there, I am ok with that. My anxiety and depression before the meds was a daily occurrence and I would be up days at a time. To your second question, absolutely. I see nothing wrong with an occasional extra antianxiety med. My doctor gave me a very small prescription of Ativan. Just knowing I have it seems to help a lot. I still have some left. I only use it in an emergency, 0.5 to 1 mg. I wish you the best!
kieran17065 carolyn32091
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Thank you very much Carolyn
Hope you are well
yes I think I will ask my doctor for something for the bad days
and carolyn i would recommend you up to 100mg
I made the mistake of not upping my doses sooner
Do you live in the uk carolyn?
I live in manchester
Thank you again...kieran😇
carolyn32091 kieran17065
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I see my doctor this week to up my meds. Hoping for the best! I hope you have been feeling better!
kieran17065 carolyn32091
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Feeling better but seeing my doctor next week
Hope you are feeling better
Thank you carolyn
kerry56645 kieran17065
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Hi Kieran
I've been on the mess for a year too and have stabilised on 125g for the past 6 months, I had sometimes have down day typically before a period and when I stop exercising and eating well. I had a full blown anxiety attack just before. I went into hospital for minor surgery and that was weird after not experiencing one for a long time. it's ok to have off days this is normal , I wouldn't rush to take something else I would monitor how you go and see if it is a one off you also still have the option to up your dose slightly, I would be more inclined to do this than start something else, however you do what you feel is right for you. Xx
kerry56645
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On the meds* 😂 x
kieran17065 kerry56645
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Thank you Kerry
I will speak to my doctor
Its so bloody disappointing...I thought I was out of the woods so to speak
Sertraline has been pure magic for my depression and panic attacks
I've been feeling brilliant since august...then suddenly....boom
Hopefully its a blip...I will give it a few days if it doesn't lift I will talk to my doctor....thanks Kerry....would appreciate a reply😇
kerryhs kieran17065
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Hi 👋
I would say it’s a blip. The season change don’t help. I am on sertraline for the second time, currently week 4 of 150.
When you need to up your dose you’ll know. My bad day came end of September this year and never went that’s why I’m back on it.
It’s ok to be up and down. When it’s affecting your daily life then go back to docs and maybe up your dose. X
kieran17065 kerryhs
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Thank you kerryhs
I feel like I don't need to up to 200mg
Maybe I should take a small dose of an other anti anxiety med
my anxietys through the roof as I am writing this
In a weird way as bad as it is its not going in to full blown panic
its just a vicious circle at the moment
I would really appreciate a reply😇
kerryhs kieran17065
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How are you feeling today?
kieran17065 kerryhs
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No depression no panic...just full blown anxiety
Feel slightly better today
Might talk to my doctor on monday
Hope you are well kerry
kieran17065 kerryhs
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kerryhs kieran17065
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Hope your ok. My anxiety is bad today. 5 weeks of 150 and struggling after a few days of being ok. How did the doctors appt go?
kieran17065 kerryhs
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Stick with it Kerry I promise you you will get better
Didn't go to the doctor as I feel amazing
If I get another blip after christmas i will go
The last thing i want at christmas is side effects from
Upping...keep yourself busy Kerry...it will get better
Get some crossword magazines...they help me a
Lot....you are welcome to pm me if you want
kerryhs kieran17065
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That’s fantastic that your feeling top of the pops! May it last a long time x
I’ve been anxious all day. Thoughts spiralling then talking myself round then going again. I think it’s cause I feel like crap to. Dizzy and just plain crap.
How long was you on 150 TIL you felt good most the time?
kieran17065 kerryhs
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I started on 150mg on the 22nd of august this year
You will see improvement day by day i promise you
Its only now that i know that i am completly recovered
You will get there I promise you I am proof of that
Eat healthy no coffee and drink plenty of water
and make sure you don't touch alcohol
Plus get plenty of fresh air...talk soon😇