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laura63622
laura63622

Been on sert for nearly four weeks... still really struggling! ( one week 25 and the rest 50mg) still having really bad panic and depression.. kinda had a couple of good days week three. Now I feel I'm back to square one. I just want to be me!

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  • rich98378
    rich98378 laura63622

    Posted

    Hi Laura

    I two have been on sert 50mg for 4 weeks and 100 mg for one week for anxiety and panic attacks. At first it made me worse and I went back to the doctors and got a beta blocker propanamol not sure about the spelling. This helps with the heart racing. I did also get a small amount of diazepam although these are only for short term use. It's still early stages yet so they will take a little time to kick in. I too had a couple of good days but am still struggling. Just hang in there and remember your not alone x

  • liz1234
    liz1234 laura63622

    Posted

    Oh laura I'm so sorry your are struggling but keep at it you will feel better.

    Keep busy, eat well, try not to drink it makes things worse, most of all tell people around you how you feel text phone talk. Oh and these forums help!!

    Hugs to you x

  • laura63622
    laura63622

    Posted

    Thank you guys. Glad to know I'm not alone. Keep me posted on how your doing and I'll do the same
  • michael58834
    michael58834 laura63622

    Posted

    Hi Laura

    I am just on sert for the last five days but I know how you feel for me yesterday was just perfect and today back to where I started. but just know we are here for you and I hope you start feeling better soon. Big Hug

  • Nancerella
    Nancerella laura63622

    Posted

    Hello: It took me about a month on this medication to start to feel comfortable doing what I previously couldn't do because of panic. I couldn't even go to the store or sit through church it was so bad.  It just seemed like "all of a sudden" the panic was gone and I was feeling much better. Give it time. You may need a higher does but I'd give it a month at the higher dose as this is what my doc recommended. I still get uncomfortable in some situations but then I use a very small dose of xanax and I'm good. Good luck!
    • laura63622
      laura63622 Nancerella

      Posted

      I really hope it kicks in soon... myfaith in gGod has really plummeted... I can't wait to feel comfortable again!
    • Lenny316
      Lenny316 laura63622

      Posted

      I'm replying to this but I do not feel i will be of much help. You say "my faith in God has really plummeted" My 316 faith is at an all time low. I started serraline 25mg at the start iof this month. After a week I collapsed at work falling off a chair and then coming to on the floor. I had to tell my employers. Then the DVLA and now I cannot drive until cleared to and that could take months. I was signed off for two weeks. The DWP then tell me I do not have enough credits to receive SSP. That is because when i first started my job it was a zero hours contract until a client base was built up. No I may have fainted because thay found my BP was low, or it could be my diabetes, or it could be the sertraline.

      My faith in God has really plummeted too. Of course I may be seen as a fool for trying to have faith. So don't any one tell me wahat I'm thinking already! I wish all ther best Laura. I'm of no help but receive my reply in the spirit of care. I wish we could all be happy!

       

  • Hollyworrier19
    Hollyworrier19 laura63622

    Posted

    Hi Laura,

    I am also on week 4 and still struggling, have some good days and bad, like yesterday I felt great but today I feel really low and anxious again, hoping the tablets kick in soon.

    You are definitely not alone and we are all here for chats if u need it.

    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 Hollyworrier19

      Posted

      I'm nearly at 5weeks and I feel headachey, dizzy and mentally confused feeling. Xx
  • DYSLEXIC
    DYSLEXIC laura63622

    Posted

    ask to go to 100mg, if worse the med is not for you try another
  • GAMEOFTHRONES
    GAMEOFTHRONES laura63622

    Posted

    It took ages to work with me and my OCD & depression. I didn't really feel any benefits until after 12 weeks. I went from 50 to 100 to 150 and then in the maximum 200mg for Sertraline. When I started Sertraline it was horrible where I suffered with insomnia, OCD was more severe and I was depressed. I came off Clomipramine before starting Sertraline so it completely sucked for 4 months.

    Much better now and have felt great since Jan and I will stay on max dosage now for foreseeable future.

    Basically keep going on the Sertraline and have regular visits with your doctor and therapist.

  • DYSLEXIC
    DYSLEXIC laura63622

    Posted

    luvox  is the ocd med at high mg  BUT I WAS CURRED ON 20MG PROZAC
  • michael58834
    michael58834 laura63622

    Posted

    Hi Laura

    Just wanted to know hows things are going for you at the moment as you have been very quite. I hope you are feeling much better, big hug

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