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I am really really struggling. I am on week 2 of sertraline for depression and anxiety and feel worse than ever. I don't know how much longer I can cope with these feelings. I feel like I am going crazy. please tell me this gets better.

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    Hey Nicola.

    it does get better. The first two weeks were the darkest I have ever felt, I thought that was it. But, everyday I keep waking up, taking my medication as required. I have moved across the country to be closer to a long distance partner and started a new job. She has been on holidays so ive just been here alone this past week. Before I moved ( week 1) I thought Id wasted rent money, the job wasnt going to work and Id lose my relationship yet here I am, at one point I would get upset if a family member had to go for a shower. Its currently week 7 in total. week 4 1/2 on 100mg. I have to be honest, im not back to myself by any means it seems I deal with different things and then they subside. Each thing is the thing I think will never go away.

    Hang in there.

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    I'm sorry Nicola 😦

    Much as this is quite a support to chat here, and know we're not alone...it's awful hearing how low people are feeling.

    It really does get better, if you're on week 2 now then any day you should start seeing results. Just be sure to remember your pills and preferably take them at the same time everyday. I take other pills/painkillers easily without a drink, but never be tempted with sertraline!!!! They give the worst heartburn if swallowed without a little sip!xx

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    Hey Nicola,

    I am here to tell you that it does get better. I am currently on 50mg and ive been using it for 18 months. i am telling you that i went through hell for the first 6-8 weeks. I didnt think it was ever going to get better but eventually it does get better. You just have to stay strong and give your body to adjust to the new medication some times.

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      What were you experiencing through those weeks robin?

  • Posted

    I have been there for sure! I know how you feel. For me it started to work in the 3rd week. You will start to feel small episodes of relieve very soon! Hang in there

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    Hi 😃 hang i their 😃 I promise things get better. I had 20 weeks on citalopram witch was poison to. And about 9 or 10 weeks ago I switched. Honestly the switch was so hard. Then the dreaded side effects 😦 wow I thort I was losing my mind 😦 and going crazy. And things can get frustrating 😦 you can be really happy and positive. And then bang like your back at square one. But the past 5 days I have felt like a new person. Like my old normal self 😃 the odd thought or derlisation moment. But I'm more positive and happy and feeling normal than I have in a while. Things will get better I promise. Just hold it together 😃 stay strong. YOU WILL BEAT THIS 😃

  • Posted

    That is the strange thing on Tuesday I felt amazing then gradually gone worse again. maybe there is light at the end from your replies. Had to leave work today and at home in bed crying l.....hope it relieves some of this sadness and anxious feelings......mind won't switch off at all.

    I have always been such a string person and just feel a mess. My grandma said the other day I was always so happy and smiley until the last few months when it has really started to get bad. Always suffered a bit with depression but managed well with fluoextine until this anxiety started.

    • Posted

      Hi Nicola I know how you feel I'm suffering bad with anxiety I'm struggling as its affecting my sleep now

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    thanks for a the messages of support. I really appreciate it as nobody knows how bad I am suffering so good to talk.

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