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hi guys, its day three on sertraline, i woke up this morning feeling anxious again, but after an hour it went away, its now come back and its just at its absolute worst so far, i feel so panicky, dizzy, sick, tight and rushing feeling in chest, and just generally unwell, its horrible! anyone know anything that helps with this?
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Aimee87 phoebe1234
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Propranolol got me through the first few weeks dont take it at all now!
meditation and breathing exercises
watch a good film or series on tv to distract yourself. Try and eat and drink lots of water. it will get better x
phoebe1234 Aimee87
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thanks! what does propranolol do? do i need to make a doctors appointment to get it? x
Aimee87 phoebe1234
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yes it calms the physical symptoms of anxiety x
c53732 phoebe1234
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you have my sympathy. 17 days and have just increased dose from 25 to 50. just going through an awful day with much the same symptoms as yourself and agree it's awful. Do have some diazapam which helps a bit and a friend has just suggested finding a you tube deep breathing video to follow. like you l would be glad of any advice on how to cope, do want to keep going as it is supposed to be a good drug.
phoebe1234 c53732
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Ive had this anxious feeling all day! its been absolutely awful! are you also struggling with your vision? im finding it hard to focus on things! and i just have this horrible feeling in my chest and throat which hasnt gone away all day! it just feels like its burning and its making me mote anxious:( im on 50mg but tonight i think im going to break it in half and have only 25mg as im really struggling today. I also find that hot water bottles and long hot baths have helped a little
c53732 phoebe1234
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yes my vision isn't good, my jaw feels really tight and aches and l have a tendancy to be shaky.
l agree it's awful. I have just been doing some breathing exercises and l think that has helped a bit. keep in touch.
phoebe1234 c53732
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im really really close to coming off them! the side effects are just awful! ive never felt so unwell and anxious 😦 i dont know what to do! ive tried to go on walks outside but nothing is helping, its getting unbearable!
c53732 phoebe1234
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l felt the same this morning but really want to give them a go. look up you tube and meditation breathing and try and work with a few of those, it's not easy but it does help. if you can get to tomorrow, do you have a Boots shop near where you can get some advice from a pharmacist?
Aimee87 phoebe1234
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Please keep going - it gets so much better I promise!
Aimee87 phoebe1234
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stay on the same dose if you keep changing it'll make it worse - 11 days is the point it'll feel better usually x
GodsServant phoebe1234
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Hi, I'm gonna sound mean for saying this but this is the honest truth and it's the best advice I can give you. ANY med you take will have side effects and the goal is not to be on any meds at all (this is my problem because every time I do better I get off sert), so why would you want to take propranolol to combat the side effects of sert when propranolol may have other side effects?
Remember Trainspotting the movie? I always think every time I get back on it's like going cold turkey. It's the Ewan McGregor's character locking himself in a room and getting his bucket ready. The same.
Make your room as most comfortable as possible and try to get plenty of rest and eat comfort food but eat little. Try to stay near bathroom, have a bucket in case you want to vomit. I never forget each time I get back on, it's like the worst cold, flu and motion sickness all combined! Find something distracting to do that will help you pass the time. I was playing mindless Word games on my ipad. Candy Crush would do.
Then just suck it up and let time do its job. It's hellacious, but that is the best way to go about it. And the most natural way. Praying for you.
phoebe1234 GodsServant
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thank you so much for this reply, some very good tips! and its good to hear that what i am feeling is normal!
All the best x