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iris46
iris46

Hi everyone, I read an online article last night which said that if your sertraline makes you feel more anxious when you first start taking it, then it's a good indication that it's going to work for you. Fingers and eyes crossed then!

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  • Biarritzgirl
    Biarritzgirl iris46

    Posted

    I hope so! I feel more anxious since I increased the dose. It's a weird sort of background anxiety. 
    • iris46
      iris46 Biarritzgirl

      Posted

      To me it feels like electricity going through my arms.....I feel like a robot doing manual tasks, all jittery! I had depression/anxiety about 10 years, so I do know that the anxiety goes away.  Fingers crossed
  • CG1964
    CG1964 iris46

    Posted

    Thanks so much for this good news story.  Just the encouragement that we need to hear.  My increased anxiety was off the charts when i started and then increased sertraline - hopefully will not need to increase again, but if i do this should help me face the side effects again.

    thanks for the encouragement and support.

    • iris46
      iris46 CG1964

      Posted

      Your welcome! This is just day 8 of 200mg but I'm MAKING myself do jobs which is good I feel? Also trying to make sure I go out every day
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