I have jst started sertraline
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I started sertraline only 3days ago I feel the benefit already or am I hoping for too much too quick (quick fix) I've been anxious for years n thought of death everyday to the extent I could not cope or function, started counting in my head, Docs put me on 50mg for 1wk thn up to 100mg, bit yucky in the mouth n. Bit gouchy, should I keep going, I jst want to b normal I've suffered n dealt with this torture for 20 years,
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chuck41879 lorraine02
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Hi Lorraine02,
Most people don't get benefits from sertraline for about 4-6 weeks until it reaches full theraputic levels in your body. I may be wrong but you may feeling better from the placebo effect. Most people will have side effects such as increases anxiety, loss of appetite, insomnia and nausea for the first couple of weeks. And normally you will also have slight side effects when you have a dosage increase.
But you could be a lucky one and receive amazing results right away! Stay strong and positive. If things do take a turn and you feel your anxiety come back don't get discouraged and stop taking the medication. In most cases it'll get worse before it gets better. Be patient! Once again it can and will take 4-6 weeks for everything to even out.
lorraine02 chuck41879
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Thankyou, it's jst all new to me although I have suffered stress anxiety fir more thn 20years I thought to myself enough is enough, I was terrified of taking antidepressants, but anything surely can b better thn the turmoil in my head
philip49799 lorraine02
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My sister has told me that if you suddenly feel 'rough' then that is par for the course and it WILL pass. You have to go with it. If like me you have decided that you have most of the side effect symptoms already before you even started the tablets then what's different? 20 years is a hell of a time. I've been heading down this road for only about 3.
When I complete I'm going to persue a natural supplement for Seratonin and associated elemnts through diet.
lorraine02 philip49799
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Twenty years was a prison sentence in my head, I didn't want to b labelled for being not right in the head for having a mental illness, I shall keep at this n hope n pray fir some normality
philip49799 lorraine02
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As Chuck says it can/does take at least two weeks to 'really take affect. However I have taken my first tablet today and feel better already
but I suspect that when the chemicals get established I shall feel some effects.
However, wouldn't it be lovely if you were one that benefitted immediately. That would be a result after those years or worry.
Your anxiety about death is horrible and I fully sympathise as Health Anxiety is one of the worst there is.
lorraine02 philip49799
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Ohhhh I've got every illness under the sun (according to my mind lol), I was tht anxious stressed n tense my body and mind wr in agony, hope this goes well for me n Thankyou
philip49799 lorraine02
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Been there (health Anxiety) for 7 or 8 years at differing levels. I even have it by proxy i.e. someone else gets ill then I go over the edge, even people I have no relationship to (e.g. some sort of TV star....sad isn't it?)
Zio10 lorraine02
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My GAD revolves around death of loved ones an myself an health. Funny though, i chose the health field back in 1994 as my career! Lol! Iv had fear of death since a child an would cry myself to sleep thinking of when my parent's die! That's wacked out! Then we have lost a daughter in 2000 so that REALLY ramped things up an I got hooked on Tramadol which by the way increases Seratonin an norepinephrine like an antidepressant but used for pain. Not as strong as Tylenol with Codiene. But started it due to injury to leg an kept taking it. It relieved the anxiety an gave me energy. Not high. 8 yrs took it. By that time it was bad. 15 a day. Went to detox off for 5 days an ever since not right in the noggin. Then menopause at 46! Uggg...so rt now Im on med #8 Effexor 37.5mg. Wk 5. Body pain here an there. I tried Sertraline. It was fantastic mentally after 5 wks. Then physically not so much. Went toxic in me. Liver enzymes went up an joint pain an anorexia an diarrhea all time. But took for 2 an half mnths. Just couldn't take physical symptoms an had to stop. Iv tried them all an prob with all. If body pain keeps up may stop Effexor. I have fibromyalgia an lower lumbar herniated disc an severe golfers elbow. But I hurt all over worse than before started it. I may stop an do a dna test that finds out which Anti-depressant would fit better an find out if I metabolise folic acid which turns to L-methylfolate in brain which increases chemicals an helps depression. So we will see. Im glad Sertraline is helping you. It is aweful to think like we do, i mean for us. Gloom an doom my husband says. My parent's were worrier's also. Goodluck!
philip49799 Zio10
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Bl#### He## that puts anything I've been fretting about into total perspective. Bless you and may you continue to be such a bright and cheery poster despite all that you are managing.
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tim72563 lorraine02
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Keep going, no matter what, there will likely be side effects, and may take 4 week to see real improvement, but don't give up I'm in week 12, and it has changed my life, stay on this forum when you feel down or need advice, there are great people here going thru same thing and we are all pulling for you.stay strong get well. Tim
philip49799 tim72563
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tim72563 philip49799
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Totally agree, government just doesn't pay enough attention to this need, it's number 1 illness of many vets, but yet largely ignored.
lorraine02 tim72563
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GodsServant lorraine02
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My advice is to stick with this med. It will help you but you have to give it up to 2 months to see the beginning of the light at the end of the tunnel. Hang in there. It will get better.
michelle1015 GodsServant
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GodsServant michelle1015
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Zio10 michelle1015
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I had opposite of your problem. But prunes will help. Not many . You could have severe gas an pain in bowel. Or you may not be hydrating enough. Drink more filtered water to. Probiotic to, like Align or BioGyya (spelling might be wrong. An Im n US. You may not have these in UK). Prunes, I would start with 1 or 2 a day for wk. Then see. Pepto Bismol is bad stuff. It turns stools black. Also moving around like exercises. Banana's are constipating where I come from. I'd stay away fr them. If these don't help, see a G.I. Dr. Or get stool softner.