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Me again! I've been on & off 50mg sertraline with limited success, could not take the depression any longer so now on my 12th day of 100mg sertraline. I'm feeling zero improvement, very weepy & having suicidal thoughts.
Can anyone advise as to how long I should stick this out?
Thank you!!!
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philip49799 Lotty30
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Please phone Samaritans now. They are there to guide you and support you. If you can't see your GP in an emergency then go to the nearest walk in centre. You are seeming very low and need help and comfort.
hang in there Lotty.
Lotty30 philip49799
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Thank you Philip. The dark thoughts come and go, I'll be ok. I don't have a plan as such just would love to live a happy life I once did!!
philip49799 Lotty30
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lorraine82455 Lotty30
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They say about six weeks, until things start to look up. I am on day twelve, and have noticed my anxiety and racing thoughts are much worse. I try repeating , it's just the drug, the dark thoughts happen to me as well, reach out and talk to someone. Don't stay in it, I knit, get my mind of it, hang in there,
Lotty30 lorraine82455
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Good luck!
Lotty30 lorraine82455
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Hi Lorraine,
How are you feeling? Today I've noticed a little lift, not hugely but def feeling better.
Do you experience emotional numbness as part of your depression? I find it hard to feel love, that's the bit that sucks the most!!
lorraine82455 Lotty30
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Trina536 Lotty30
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rj73132 Lotty30
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Hey Lotty,
I think you need to give it at least 4 weeks to see if there's any benefit. Starting to feel good about 80% of the time now on my 50mg, but it took until weeks 4/5 for things to start levelling out properly. *However* if you are having suicidal thoughts then you should go back to your GP, or call Samaritans asap.
Have you had any therapy, or got a referral in for that? Doing some CBT might help with the negative thoughts and give you something else to focus on while the medication takes effect. Hang in there!
philip49799 rj73132
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lorraine82455 Lotty30
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Sure thing Lotty. I will watch for you on this site. Day 13, we can do this! Woke up with my old fried anxieties 😳. Going to get ready and walk. Snowing here. Have a wonderful day.
kelly01270 Lotty30
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I feel your pain im on day 15 today & still feel crappy! My head is really foggy & just dont no eot to do with myself 😢 Lets keep in touch & mayb we can all help one an other.👍
lorraine82455 kelly01270
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Me too Kelly. Day 13 for me, the foggy brain is hard, I can't concentrate to read, but I am doing walking, which helps, and meditation. Good luck, hope this settles down.😳
kelly01270 lorraine82455
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I just find it hard because i dont feel like gettin ready to go out & do anything! Im at work tomorrow & friday which will properly help because il have no choice to get up & get ready & to be out the house for 7.30! But the thought of it now is making me feel so anxious its unreal..! Needing alot of sleep so far on these too.. anyone else feel that? I do like me sleep anyway but after a 11-12 hour sleep i still feel tierd & energyless. But then find it hard to drop off agen at night time🤔
lorraine82455 kelly01270
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You have to push yourself to do the things you normally do, I have learned that. It's kind of a way I fight back! That way the depression can't steal my whole life.