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how bad can sertraline get ?

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andrew381
andrew381

Hi my name andrew well iv had depression for 18months I lost my dad last year wich iv never got over bout 5 ago I got first signs of anxiety it was horrendous I even spent a night in hospital I keep thinking something bad iis is wrong with me loads of thoughts have gone through my head every time I get a pain I fear the worst thinking im dying with disease going so I went doctors had routine blood test came back fine had echo that was fine so hes put me on sertraline 50mg I started monday was okey for 2 days buts its been down hill since bad head bad pains nosise in head feeling hot eyes hurting cant stop yawning cant eat haven't slept just hope it gets better

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  • Betsybell
    Betsybell

    Posted

    Hi Andrew I was on sertraline for 2 years, started on 50mg and I had severe anxiety and side effects for nearly two weeks! I went back to gp and they put them up to 100mg,I thought I would be worse but actually everything settled down. A year in I had a blip and was raised to 150 mg and I settled again. I decided to cut back down to 100mg and was doing well for 76 months then had another blip with same side effects as you, I have changed my meds again now after two years as they stopped working for me. The good out weighed the bad. I would stick with them for a while but if it gets too bad with the side effects go back to the gp. X
  • campergirl
    campergirl

    Posted

    My side effects of anxiety, headaches, feeling twitchy lasted for over a month, and also constantly tired. Had a very tight chest too. My gp had warned me properly about the side effects, and as I already occasionally had palpitations said I may feel like I was having a heart attack, I wasn't, and wasn't to worry. So I just got on with it. 2 months later I elected to go up to 100mg daily, but side effects have settled down. Yes, it does play with your eating and sleeping, but I just accept that as it does help greatly with the depression. Take it with food to stop nausea, and you can bite the tablet in half and take half in the morning and half at night - this works for me.
  • campergirl
    campergirl

    Posted

    PS Andrew, as your anxiety is so closely connected to losing your father, I would pressure your doctor for bereavement counselling - that would help you far more with dealing with the issues and trauma that are affecting you. x

  • andrew381
    andrew381

    Posted

    Thank u very much comments Il keep going stong its just very difficulty its like one step forward 2steps backs its very terrifying thoa u never think it could happen to u but having a sight like this helps because it can get very scary on ur own iv got my wife but its talking to people who are going through same condition
  • campergirl
    campergirl

    Posted

    Get some counselling - more effective for specific issue related issues. You will come through this.

  • andrew381
    andrew381

    Posted

    I started councilng today was good to talk ...and speak who dont know u and judge u it wil take time
  • Betsybell
    Betsybell

    Posted

    Keep strong Andrew, when your feeling low it does feel like the end of the world and you can't always see a way out but as time goes by you will get stronger each time. Anxiety and depression is a cruel disease and unfortunately not everyone understands how difficult it is x
  • campergirl
    campergirl

    Posted

    andrew - counselling is the best thing you can do - that will be the most helpful thing in the long run. You will get there xxx

  • stewart50006
    stewart50006

    Posted

    Hi Andrew

    You just gotta stick with it. I know what it's like. Had it all too. I know that 'it's never gonna end' feeling but trust it does!!!! The bad seems real bad now but it simply won't last, just weather the storm. This drug works but in simple English it takes time and that initial period is horrendous. A month ago I was where you are now and today I'm on holiday relaxed with a beer. I can hardly believe it but it's happened abd it sounds like my lows where worse than yours!!

    Stick with it and have faith in the drug it works!!!!!!

  • andrew381
    andrew381

    Posted

    Thank u stawart its just a horonders feeling the pains iv been getting and the awful headaches but iv got to keep going thoa mate
  • gingemac1977
    gingemac1977

    Posted

    i second everything that people are saying on here, for me sertraline has been hard to start off with, i've lost over a stone in weight as it messes with your appetite but i'm not complaining about that!! i've got off quite lightly with side effects, i've suffered with the terrible headaches but heard so much worse on here, but it's worth the pain. i feel worry, anxiety and depression free most days, and as i said in my earlier posts, it's changed my life and it WILL change yours :-)
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