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Does anxiety get worse the first couple of weeks on sertraline/

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lynn67615
lynn67615

I have been on sertraline for 7 days now. I have 75mgs of Trazadone to help me sleep but the anxiety is unbelievable sometimes. Does this go away? I am on the medication for a bad anxiety and PTSD? Could use some encouragement that it will get better.

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  • karin88115
    karin88115 lynn67615

    Posted

    I’ve never been on anything else. I haven’t had depression. I started having panic attacks after a bad operation. It seems to be working well for that. Now in 7th week and I know it’ll get even better. 
    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 karin88115

      Posted

      i shouldn't worrythat its not going to work for anxiety it was 2 weeks last FRIDAY AND THE ANXIETY IS HORRIBLE?

    • karin88115
      karin88115 lynn67615

      Posted

      yes still waking up with anxiety but its definitely not as bad. struggling with the dizziness though and the head pain. its not a headache but a weird pain. but we just keep going dont we tell ourselves it has to get better

  • lisa_48038
    lisa_48038 lynn67615

    Posted

    Hi,

    I am in the same position, I started off on 25g and this is my third day. I started on the lower dosage as I was scared of the side effects and I go up after 7 days.  My anxiety has risen, I get the chills which start from the bottom and work there way up, get it quite a bit in the back of the neck, but the worst thing for me is the headache, my head feels so tight and like it's about to explode. I know this is a side effect and will go away but tablets don't touch it. (Nice to know that the tablets are working though)

    Can't believe your psychiatrist said she was surprised about the increased anxiety, my doctor warned me about this and said it gets worse before it gets better.

     

    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 lisa_48038

      Posted

      Do you wake up first thing in the morning with horrible anxiety?
    • lynn67615
      lynn67615

      Posted

      I hav’nt Had bad headaches but terrible anxiety. I guess there side effects. I am on them for anxiety
  • lisa_48038
    lisa_48038 lynn67615

    Posted

    Hi

    No I don't wake up with horrible anxiety, it just creeps up during the day afternoons are worse for me, however, I have had really bad anxiety in the past and it did make me feel awful in the mornings and there are many people who have morning anxiety so you at not alone. I always found it beneficial to get straight out of bed and jump in the shower, (you don't have time to think then) It will go trust me. I am also on Trazadone to help me sleep

    • lisa_48038
      lisa_48038 lynn67615

      Posted

      I’m on day 4 and my anxiety is very high today, due to this my appetite is off. I don’t have stomach aches, just feel very sick 
    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 lisa_48038

      Posted

      I have a headache can you take an Advil?  Also stomache and burping. I am going to try and eat something. My husband is away for 5 days. 
    • lisa_48038
      lisa_48038 lynn67615

      Posted

      I have never used Advil, I just take paracetamol, I have just popped 2 as my headache is bad this morning. How is your anxiety, mine is sky high this morning. 
  • karin88115
    karin88115 lynn67615

    Posted

    Hi. Yes I’m in my 7/8 week and still wake up most mornings with tremors and anxiety. I’ve forgotten what it’s like to wake up “happy “. Hoping this will eventually pass. Not the best way to start the day 😪

    • lynn67615
      lynn67615 karin88115

      Posted

      How are you doing today. I was in the hospital for this anxiety too. I am 67.
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