Bad night of anxiety. Why?
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Good morning,
I'm on 50mg and on week five. My moods are stabilising and sleep better, but after my first small glass of rosé last night, I had a horrendous night of anxiety. Needed a double dose of lorazepam to settle my shaking, twitching and waves of anxiety. I'm also due to start my period any day now. Could this be a possibility why last night happened?
Jen
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amanda87974 jennifer36538
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Hi Jen,
I'm the same as you, week 5 on 50mg. This was the first weekend I attempted drinking since starting and I have been fine. However I had a terrible weekend last weekend and I think it might have been because I got my period during the week. I think my anxiety is definitely much worse during PMS time. Hope this helps.
Amanda
Cinderella81 jennifer36538
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Hi there, I don't drink at all so I don't know if it could coz it. But 5 weeks earlier days so I wouldn't drink if I was you. Not yet anyway. But PMS drive me nuts since I am on Sertaline.... doctor said it could coz the problem. :-(
GodsServant jennifer36538
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Also, for us ladies, the time around our periods also causes more anxiety.
Oh, one more thing, do not eat grapefruit while on Zoloft as it could negate the effect of the med and you will feel more anxious. I hate this cuz I happen to love grapefruit.
jennifer36538
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Thank you everyone, your words and support have helped me. Think it's time to put the wine glass away for a while and deal with the PMS as best I can. Each week on Sertraline heralds new surprises!
Jen
katie58615 jennifer36538
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jennifer36538 katie58615
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It's definitely PMT Katie! I started today and I've been edgy, anxious, tired and shaky. I spoke to another lady who confirmed she feels awful during her time of the month.xx
Cinderella81 jennifer36538
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Good to know because I just finished to use my contraception pill before I started on Sertaline and the last two three months are really weird one week before my period. I have PMS symptoms I've never had before and feel anxious.
I was worried that med doesn't work.
katie58615 Cinderella81
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Ive been feelin loads better last few weeks but past few days iv lost my appetite feel sick n tired racing heart n shaky (all anxiety, side effects i had when started meds) so it made me worried that im going backwards.