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Having a bad couple of days ....

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CG1964
CG1964

its day 9 @50mg day 30 overall.  Tuesday was a good afternoon and i really believed that I could feel the effects of the sertraline building up.   But Tuesday night I was awake at 3:30 and never got back to sleep. Yesterday was rough, exhausted and anxious, had the shakes.  Another bad sleep last night, awake at 1:45 and only rested after that until 6:30 when i couldn't take it anymore and got up. Today is one of the worst days yet.  Panicky, crying and rampant anxiety.  Went for a walk, exercised and now baking up a storm to keep busy.  Downloaded some guided meditation podcasts to listen to later - hope they can calm me down.  The holiday weekend is coming up and there will be a lot of family/friend together time.  I've got to keep it together for my husband and 4 kids - its the last time we will be together for a while.  My 25 year old son is moving overseas next month - I know its the best thing for him and he's been looking forward to this forever - but that doesn't register when the waves of anxiety overwhelm me.

thanks for letting me rant - I find it very helpful to explain what is happening to me and the support from the forum is invaluable.

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  • carol91726
    carol91726 CG1964

    Posted

    I know how you feel you are doing all the right things to help . You sound like me I can go up and down 3 or 4 times a day it very upsetting for you my dr says if the good times don't get longer he will put me on 100mg in two weeks but I don't want the anxious times to get any worse take care of yourself xx
    • CG1964
      CG1964 carol91726

      Posted

      Thank you for the reply.  It helps to know that I am not the only one struggling with this.  I totally understand the fear of increasing your dosage and enduring the side effects again.  I am determined to stay at 50mg and give it plenty of time to take effect.  Fingers crossed for both of us!
  • ann35714
    ann35714 CG1964

    Posted

    It took me 3 weeks for the side effects subsided. Just a thought, I used to put on music at night in an old cd player and have it plugged into my ear. I did find that helped.I  also decided to see a counsellor which is helping me.  Sometimes I would only have 3 hours sleep butonce the side effects ceased my sleep got a bit better. Hope this helps xx
    • CG1964
      CG1964 ann35714

      Posted

      thanks for the advice about the music.  I am supposed to start counselling once the meds are balanced - looking forward to moving past all this and sometime soon enjoying a decent nights sleep.  every comment and piece of advice helps.  thank you
  • peggy61491
    peggy61491 CG1964

    Posted

    Im am struggling too.  I decreased 3 days ago from 100mg to 75mg.  I am hoping this calms things down for me, i think the 100mg was to strong for me.  But i have really bad health anxiety sad
  • pauliepie
    pauliepie CG1964

    Posted

    Not a rant at all, it's good to vent.. I can relate to everything you say, been there, still there,

    I have no answeres for you other than to offer my empathy and tell you that you are not alone.

    Paul

    • CG1964
      CG1964 pauliepie

      Posted

      One day at a time, often just one hour at a time is how we have to manage this Paul.  I had an hour of relief tonight, thankfully while spending time with my kids.  The anxiety has swung back now, but remembering that feeling will get me through tomorrow.  I hope you get a moment like that soon, it will make the waiting bearable.  I am thinking of everyone out there and on this forum who face this struggle and I take solace in knowing i am not alone in this battle.  I wish everyone has a decent nights sleep.
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