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clare2729
clare2729

Hi, I've been on sertraline since 29th December. I stayed on 50mg for 4 weeks and have gradually increased. I've been on 200mg now for 3 weeks and 5 days.

I had started to feel better and for about a week I really felt I'd turned a corner but unfortunately yesterday I started to feel very anxious and low again and I feel the same today.

Has anybody else had a similar experience? Should I stick it out with the higher dose or look to changing medication (I'm really reluctant to do this)

Would really appreciate any advice as I'm feeling completely deflated now after having some good days.

Thanks

Clare

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  • Kayleigh0910
    Kayleigh0910 clare2729

    Posted

    I havent been on aslong as you but ive been on it for 19 days at 100mg felt

    Good the past couple days today however my anxiety isquite high shakes and feel really sick just need it to work and these to

    Stop its horrible i also have cbt starting in the next 4 days

    Hope u feel better soon

    • Kayleigh0910
      Kayleigh0910 clare2729

      Posted

      I have my good days which is a big positive as i no somethings working but todays been a bad one just starting to fade out now but had it all day and im on it for just anxiety x
  • GodsServant
    GodsServant clare2729

    Posted

    Clare, stay on it. You have turned a new corner. Recovery comes in waves because the med hasn't completely even out in your system yet. Give it a few weeks. You will start to have more good days than bad, but you are closer than ever. Take care. Xx

    • clare2729
      clare2729 GodsServant

      Posted

      Thanks GS,

      It's just so frustrating as I really did feel I was getting better then wham it hits me again. Sometimes having the good days makes it worse because when you do have a low it hits you harder!

      Feel like I was lulled into a false sense of security last week.

      Do you definitely think I should stick with the sertraline for longer (will have been on 200mg 4 weeks Tuesday)

    • GodsServant
      GodsServant clare2729

      Posted

      Yes, you should stick to it. People often mistake and think they should feel the full effects of the med in 4 or 8 weeks, when really, you should START to feel improvements within 8 weeks. It's interesting how you felt somewhat tricked with one good week. You should feel any improvements is a good sign and that eventually you will have many more good days than bad. Also, it takes the longest for this med to combat depression. It works on anxiety first, so hang in there. You are getting better, slowly but surely. Xx

  • pam01968
    pam01968 clare2729

    Posted

    Hey Clare I have been on the increased dose of 200 mgsince Jan 8.I had ups and downs just as you are talking about.I am still not 100% yet but I am much better.I was actually able to go to church last week and this week I went to early service Sunday school then worked in children's church.Thats something I haven't done since October so it does take time.I am here if you need to chat

    • clare2729
      clare2729 pam01968

      Posted

      Thanks Pam,

      Just feeling very deflated that I had so many ok days but have then gone back again. Has that happened to you?

      Are you taking them for depression?

    • pam01968
      pam01968 clare2729

      Posted

      Yes Clare I had days like that were I thought I was starting all over and then it kinda lifted.I am taking them for anxiety and depression
  • michelle71710
    michelle71710 clare2729

    Posted

    Hi Clare. I've been on sertaline for around 10weeks now and on 100mg for about 4/5weeks and I felt a lot better after the first week/week an half after upping my dose so had good days for a few weeks and today I woke up feeling anxious which hasn't happened for awhile and felt anxious and low all day today. I did miss a dose yesterday but I can't seem it being that. Just feel I have gone backwards and I'm gutted as I was feeling really well not 100% but better, just hope it's a blip and feel better tomorrow xxx

    • clare2729
      clare2729 michelle71710

      Posted

      It's crap isn't it! Keep trying to remind myself that I have had some good days which is hopefully a sign the medication is working. It's just so hard.

    • michelle71710
      michelle71710 clare2729

      Posted

      It is crap. As you feel you are getting somewhere and making progress then all of a sudden anxiety rears its ugly head again and just feel deflated xxx
  • Kayleigh0910
    Kayleigh0910 clare2729

    Posted

    Hi have any of you had terrible bad dreams? I have done my own post but just looking for reasurance i have a call back from my doctor this afternoon as its caused me

    To have a bad day again

    • clare2729
      clare2729 Kayleigh0910

      Posted

      Sorry you've had a bad night.

      I must admit I haven't had any weird dreams but then I hardly sleep!

    • Kayleigh0910
      Kayleigh0910 clare2729

      Posted

      Sorry clare didnt notice you had replied, yes last night was horrible and horrible thoughts this morning but had abit of better afternoon still anxious and shakey but hoping it gets better as the day goes on x
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