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Around 7 weeks in. Having good days and bad days.

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james63103
james63103

I think this will be my seventh week on sertraline. I'm on 150mg.

At the moment I have what I call "good days" and "bad days". I've started getting about 3 good days in a week now.

On a good day I have an appetite, I sleep good, and I feel in a positive mood. On good days I am productive.

And then there's the bad days where I have absolutely zero motivation to do anything. I'll try force myself to do something but I'll lose interest very quickly.

Yesterday was a good day so I'm happy that I managed to fill my belly with food. Today I probably won't eat much.

I haven't left the house in 2 months and I was hoping the tablets would help with that. I will be receiving therapy as soon as there's a space for me.

Today I have a horrible headache, my eyes hurt, I feel sleepy even though I've had sleep. Just a meh day today where I'll probably spend it lying on my bed with the laptop.

My brother is back from the army and he wanted to play Fortnite with me but I just couldn't be bothered to play.

Anyone else feel like this?

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  • ondrea69
    ondrea69 james63103

    Posted

    Yes James I feel the same, one minute I’m fine than bam the anxiety is back, it’s just so horrible feeling like this, so yes I can relate to everything your saying. I’m just carrying on as normal and trying to think positive which sometimes is very hard xx
  • Hoopz
    Hoopz james63103

    Posted

    When you reach "your" dose you will feel better. I cannot believe how much better I am. I am on 150mg. I'm not 100% but not far off. I too was stuck in the house..doc had to come out to me..side effects shocking. Didn't know whether to increase or decrease but so glad I carried on.

    There is light at the end of that tunnel

    Good luck

    🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

    • james63103
      james63103 Hoopz

      Posted

      I've begged my doc to come out but because it's only a 2 minute walk he always coaxes me into walking down lol. My partner will come with me if I have to go out anywhere.

      I really hate feeling like this. Today I feel low and unmotivated. I feel lazy. I am trying to do things like make some music, or work on some artwork, just so I'm not sitting around doing nothing. But it feels like too much effort.

      On good days it's amazing, but on bad days it sometimes feels worse than the initial depression/anxiety I had before.

    • laura36585
      laura36585 james63103

      Posted

      James I too have struggled with agoraphobia.   I am far happiest when I am tucked up at home with all my comforts so I get it.   I have pretty much been in the house 24/7 since March.  I do manage to force myself to walk the dogs every night for an hour and recently I have felt braver and started venturing out but taking little steps at a time.  I must admit it’s getting easier the more I do it.  Today I drove my son to his girlfriends house 10 miles away on my own and I was absolutely fine no panic at all so I am over the moon.   Take the good with the bad I say, enjoy the days when you feel braver and try and challenge yourself a bit and on the bad days try and not dwell.   X 
    • james63103
      james63103 laura36585

      Posted

      That's good news! So happy for you that things are improving. I have 2 dogs too but my gf always walks them. I might start doing it of a night time when it's quite and just start with walking around the block and work from there. I really need to at least get out for 20 minutes a day and move my legs. I do skipping and weights at home but recently since taking the meds I have been so unmotivated.

      It's getting better though today is a good! I feel awake, my mind feels alert and I don't have much anxiety.

    • laura36585
      laura36585 james63103

      Posted

      Little steps that put you just out of your comfort zone is best.  Start off with a wee walk at night along your street but it’s important if you feel panic not to turn and head home, stay out long enough for the feelings to pass.  I promise it gets easier.  Good luck x
  • ellisg144
    ellisg144 james63103

    Posted

    Hi James, can I ask how long you waited between dose increases please?

    Thanks.

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