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Going backwards

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sam86512
sam86512

Hi Guys,

its day 15 for me today and last week was much better than the last 3 days.. just after i have taken this i have been having panic attacks off and on..

i feel like im getting worse.. has anybody else experienced this..?? Its kind of a bit scary especially when i haven't experienced this taking them before..

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  • Potatoghost
    Potatoghost sam86512

    Posted

    I experienced the exact same at 2 weeks in. had 2-3 days where I felt a little better and then crashed again. just panicked more because I thought I was getting worse. it's not easy when that happens.it stayed level for a little while now dropping off slightly again. I'm on week 4 so it's still really early days for the both of us.

    by the sounds of it it's pretty normal.

    I joined a sertraline support group on facebook and it's got so many people on there so people reply a lot and pretty fast and more people have suffered what you describe. its deffo worth checking out .

  • paul55823
    paul55823 sam86512

    Posted

    hi Sam yes it seems quite common I am just into week five and I seem to have some good days then days where I go backwards....I guess you just have to hang in there....do you find mornings are worse

  • Grounded
    Grounded sam86512

    Posted

    It's totally normal actually. With this there will be dips in between feeling better it is very common. Just remember that it is just a temporary feeling and it will continue getting better. It definitely doesn't mean that it's not going to work, or that you need an increase yet as you said you did already have a good spell so it is working the way that it should at the dose you're on. Just ride through this part, and keep reminding yourself that its just temporary and normal because frame of mind and staying positive is a huge part of getting better!

    So try not to stress, know that its temp, stay busy and wait for it to pass 😃

    You will be fine!

    P.s I've been through all this and have dealt with it for the past 20+ years.

  • mariah69970
    mariah69970 sam86512

    Posted

    I can definitely relate to you on this one. Some moments I feel like I'm going backwards, but then I remember it's only temporary. The side effects have gone away, but today (day 27 on new dose) I'm feeling pretty nauseated and a little shaky. I also have been feeling flutters all day off and on! Almost as if I'm nervous but super excited, if that makes any sense. I hate the flutters! I know things are starting to look up though, let us know how you start to feel after a few days! Stay positive

  • sam86512
    sam86512

    Posted

    soo good to know that this is normal to have a dip and you are not alone in what your experiencing ! i will check out the fb page photoghost.. and i will def keep you all posted,

    really appreciate the support here.. thanks . xo

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