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Depression worse than ever ?

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Theanxious1
Theanxious1

hi. cant believe im on this moaning again but... its hard to talk to people about it.

i feel like ive been so distracted by anxiety that i never appreciated how bad my depression was. im working and things so assumed i cant be that dperessed. but now that anxiety is not as bad i think im more aware of how sad i am and how little i think of myself and how many things get me down. it makes me an unhappy and angry person. i really am starting to feel ill never be ok.

anyone felt the same?

thanks

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  • dana84408
    dana84408 Theanxious1

    Posted

    Are you on sertraline?

    • Theanxious1
      Theanxious1 dana84408

      Posted

      hi, yes i should have said... been on 50mg for almost 11 weeks. had a really bad time with side effects and am still v tired and have sexual side effects too 😕 was feeling lot better but in the last week or so im terrible again feel totally back to square one

  • Ala1483
    Ala1483 Theanxious1

    Posted

    I think you need to up your dose if your anxiety improved but you are still depressed.

    • Theanxious1
      Theanxious1 Ala1483

      Posted

      thanks for your reply. im seeing my doctor today to discuss but i dont think i want to stay on this on higher dose (side effects) will probably try another. super scared to do this though. if its like the start of sertraline im in for a rough ride !

    • ali25649
      ali25649 Theanxious1

      Posted

      Theanxious1.....just wondering how you made out at the Dr.'s office? Just wondering how you're doing?

    • Theanxious1
      Theanxious1 ali25649

      Posted

      hey, well we spoke about various options (change drug class, try another ssri or up dosage). decided to try lexapro. currently tapering and start lex next week. ive been last few weeks feeling anxious and down but not feeling any withdrawal stuff on taper. just my own misery i create!

  • Ala1483
    Ala1483 Theanxious1

    Posted

    I think you need to up your dose if your anxiety improved but you are still depressed.

  • Kate32457
    Kate32457 Theanxious1

    Posted

    when i upped my dose from 50mg to 100mg i went from feeling worthless and that life was pointless to being happy and excited about the future. i know its scary, i had horrific side effects too but they got no worse when i upped the dose and within a week i felt great. as you've spent 11 weeks on sertraline already it would be a real shame to not even give it a try. i would go for it and if you feel worse in a couple of weeks then maybe think of another option such as changing meds but i honestly think you will feel a lot better on a higher dose. good luck x

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