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I feel full of anxiety again

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Nicola3573
Nicola3573

I have been on 50mg sertraline for 4weeks and have felt ok but yesterday woke up with the burning feeling sweating anxious no appetite I'm gutted cos thought I was doing so well and this morning feel worse even my propranolol hasn't worked is this normal or I'm wondering if my tablets need to be stronger x

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  • neogenx
    neogenx Nicola3573

    Posted

    Hi guys.

    Try to calm down. I experienced the same many times. It is kind of swing. For me it happened also after 7 weeks on med. It never lasts more than 3-4 days ... And the frequency will be lower and lower. Stay strong!

  • tess33005
    tess33005 Nicola3573

    Posted

    You ARE doing well, Nicola.

    These setbacks happen!

    Once you've allowed six weeks for the sertraline to kick in fully, then you can decide if you want to discuss an increase in the dose with your GP.

    Keep strong! You will beat this - just give it time. xxxx

  • helen20833
    helen20833 Nicola3573

    Posted

    I take sertraline 50mg and have done so since last December. I have to say that initially my symptoms worsened and it was not a pleasant experience. However, I stuck with it and after about 8 weeks found myself far better than I was ,and able to "cope" in situations that previously freaked me out.

    Personally I have not requested a higher dosage. I am trying to get along as I am. Having said that many people up their dose. This is something it might be worth talking over with your doctor because everyone is different and need different levels of meds to help them.

    Good luck!

  • jen_43754
    jen_43754 Nicola3573

    Posted

    Does it affect your cycle? I'm on birth control but my period is late I'm not sexually active so idk if it's the meds

    • Nicola3573
      Nicola3573 jen_43754

      Posted

      I'm on injection Jen so I don't have a cycle X meds can affect the body in so many different ways I've been online and researched a lot it might be worth a look x

  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 Nicola3573

    Posted

    Propanolol  has side effects. I think some of this is the side effects. Let your doctor know whats going on. How long have you been taking the propranolol? Im not a big fan of using bp meds to regulate anxiety they seem to accompany side effects as they do alter the bodies natural rythms.  
  • jen_43754
    jen_43754 Nicola3573

    Posted

    False alarm my cycle came lol I'm relieved. I hope that explains why my anxiety has been extra high

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