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First day of Sertraline - help

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joyce46400
joyce46400

I woke up this morning in a bad way. Nausea,anxiety blurred vision, dizziness. I forced myself to go and give blood to test for thyroid problems then onto work.  I worked until 12am then came home and slept for 2 hours. Not eaten. Went to gym for short session, came home and have stress in chest and stomach so cannot eat although hungry.  Dreaded last night and not looking to tonight.  I have one daughter who says take the meds and anogth who says you are strong mum you dont need meds.  Was on meds 5 years ago and went through similar reactions.  I know I have to go through this bus does the sun have to shine and do people have to laugh and enjoy their life.

 

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  • Davesoapbox
    Davesoapbox joyce46400

    Posted

    Hi Joyce,

    i have done some tips to help but Sertraline is what is know as a SSRI and can take several weeks to take effect. I am supprised you are in work, also you need to watch your diet. 

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/a-few-simple-tips-426020

     

    • joyce46400
      joyce46400 Davesoapbox

      Posted

      Hi David

      Tks for reply.  I will look at tips.  Yes diet...cant find anything that I fancy, today had a slice of toast  this mroning and just had rice pudding for tea.  Also when I eat adrenelin runs around my body as soon as I eat.  Is this normal ?

    • lynda70899
      lynda70899 joyce46400

      Posted

      Remember Joyce loss of appetite is one side effect.  Some people gain others lose their appetite like I did.  Important to eat even if you don't feel like it.

      lynda

  • vijay50750
    vijay50750 joyce46400

    Posted

    Dear Joyce.

    I'M presuming you are taking this for anxiety.

    Sertaline can take some time to start working, but, what it does first issimilar to rearrange all your mind files in order, because in anxiety it feels as though several thoughts are coming to your mind at once, 

    Relax.....

    This happens initially, keep taking your Prescribed meds, You are strong, and this has given you insight that you might need some medical help sometimes.

    .

    Sleeplessness can occur as well.... Try not to worry too much about it, You can do it.....Also try to avoid Caffeine, Any other stimulants you might be taking like Cigarettes, Pepsi/Coke/Red bull.

    Try to leave relaxing activities near bedtime, a warm bath, Some reading.

    Ok.... Lets follow up after a couple of days.

     

  • lynda70899
    lynda70899 joyce46400

    Posted

    Hi Joyce

    I had to smile at your last remark.  I have asked myself the same question.  Annoying isn't it? What dosage are you on?  As you know the side effects are awful.  Though they do abate eventually or so I am told. Good for you for doing all the things you managed yesterday given how you are feeling.  May I ask are you on them for anxiety or depression or both.

    lynda

    • joyce46400
      joyce46400 lynda70899

      Posted

      Hi Lynda

      Im on 50mg and I am on them for anxiety.  I can function by forcing myself and it would be so easy to drop into depression.  What about yourself x

       

    • lynda70899
      lynda70899 joyce46400

      Posted

      Hi Joyce

      i am into my 3rd week of 75 mg.  has not been a easy journey to put it mildly. I wii take some inspiration from you and take myself out to visit friends. Oh, I am on it for generalized anxiety which spiralled into depression.

      lynda

    • joyce46400
      joyce46400 lynda70899

      Posted

      You must be feeling a little better on 75mg after 3 weeks and I know its not an easy journey but well done Lynda

       

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