Been taking sertraline for 8 days and anxiety massively ramped up
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Is this normal? I was better on nothing, I'm having panic attacks just walking to school which has always been safe for me - not now! The anxiety is there all the time again and it was depression that was the worse thing before. Not sleeping, eating (constant nausea), living but on a plus note the violent and suicidal thoughts have gone. Should I stop taking them or give it a bit longer? Any suggestions welcome.
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mike33466 2006Rachel
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Hey Rachel.
Yeah it's common when you are taking a new SSRI to have increased anxiety for a few days.
When I started my GP gave me Xanax to cope because just like you I couldn't stand it... From the moment I opened my eyes in the morning my anxiety was off the charts.
For me it lasted 5 days , then I never took Xanax again.
Hang in there, better days will come!
2006Rachel mike33466
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Thanks, I've actually just took 1/2 tablet today and I'm a little less anxious, its going outside that it really ramps up, even in the garden. Probably try and hang in there until see psychiatrist next week because I've a name for stopping meds when I fancy and really trying to behave!
calab22270 2006Rachel
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hi trust me it gets alot better. every time you increase your dosage you will get increased anxiety. it's tough but stick with it and when your body finds the right dose you will be happy you did. try clonazepam. it lasts alot longer, not very addictive and does not make you groggy. was a lifesaver for me when I started Zoloft. it gets better trust me
2006Rachel calab22270
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