Dose increased from 50 to 100 and feel worse
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Hello everyone.
ive just joined up today to try and get some advice, if that's ok.
i started sertraline in May for depression...50mg. Very few side effects and my mood improved tremendously. I had energy and no longer felt like a slug. Still didn't really want to go outside in my free time, but felt better at work. However, had terrible trouble sleeping...especially waking up throughout the night...some nights only 2 hours sleep etc. Doctor upped dosage to 100mg, which I started 11 days ago. On the first day, was so full of beans I cleaned the house top to bottom. Still don't want to go outside. But...last 2 days low mood has returned and no energy...been in bed most of today. I am sleeping better at night. I guess my question is, will my mood improve again...should I just give it more time? And will my energy come back? I loved being in a good mood again, and I am gutted that I feel worse after upping the dosage. Thank you in advance x
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Minicoop31 ang27952
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e37242 ang27952
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That being said, most of the people On this forum have finished taking an antidepressant and are struggling with the strong side effects withdrawing. That is our agony. Doctors don't tell you about this. It's not exactly addicting but has withdrawing side effects often more serious than the presenting problem you started with. Look up SSRI Discontinuance Syndrome and be informed.
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Tezes ang27952
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good luck
ang27952 Tezes
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thanks for the advice...happy they working for you x
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karen261 ang27952
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did you say taking 100mg sertraline from taking 50mg of sertraline makes you sleep better. cos im on 50mg of sertraline been on it for 2 years, was ok for about a year and a half, now im not sleeping on it, am taking zopiclone to help me sleep. im sure you will better on it soon. hope you do.
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