Being in doubt is killing me!
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Dont know if its the right med or right dose for me, dont know when and how will this nightmare end, only thing I know very well Ive been in for far too long, 22 weeks on Sertraline, 8 weeks on 100mg and still suffering badly.
I still have mostly bad days, here and there, less then one per week, I have some easier days too, I think I should have more good days than bad by now, shouldnt I? Is there anybody who know whats the point when we need to change medication? Is there still any hope for me? Shall I increase? Whats the best I can do? My doc says I should switch to another med but I am freaked out from switching, this is the second med I try and the first one was even worse. Next one could be worse again who knows? Any thoughts?
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One23 BulldozerMcr
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Dear Bulldozer
You seem to have good days. I remember reading somewhere recently that having some good days is a good sign that the medication is working. If you are in contact with your doc, tell him/her your frustration. Maybe you need to augment the meds, ie adding another med to the sertraline. I am looking after my son. He's on clomipramine and he says that he feels unwell. He has tried sertraline and other ssri and snri. When I next speak to the doc, I will ask about augmenting. He seems to be treatment resistant. He is only 19.
Bulldozer, stay strong. When you have the good days, enjoy them fully. When there are bad days, ride through them. Just never know, tomorrow you will be happy again. Do ask your doc about augmentation of med. Hey you can always talk to us. We all have some connection here. My son refuses to see nor write on this forum..so here I am. It's a very lonely journey and the support here helps very much. His anxiety is rocket high..he feels pain and tight throat etc. I read they are very typical of anxiety disorder. I hope he gets well every morning I wake up. Its been almost 2 years I have been hoping. A day ago I couldn't take it and lashed out at him. He was very affected and told me today that he is afraid to go backwards as he must have done something wrong for me to be so angry with him. I hugged him and told him how sorry I am and it was just me being angry with other things and it's so horrible of me to take it out on him. He seems better tonight. See, after telling you all these, I feel I can move forward and help my son better. It is very tough. I tell myself that we do not know how strong we are, until being strong is the only choice. You too Bulldozer. Please do write and let me know how you are k?
SHARYAN BulldozerMcr
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I would consider upping the dose to 125 mg.
It would be better than switching. Consult you doctor and talk to him.
I was on 50 mg to begin and upped it to 100 mg. Felt good after 3 years so reduced dosage to 50 mg.
Past year anxiety creeped in. Now I am at 150 mg. and I am almost there. Will wait 3-4 weeks and if I feel the same I may ask my doctor to up it to 175 mg.
You may have to be patient. I am certain that it will get better.
Wish you the best and hope you feel better.