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I'm in week 5 of sertraline and tge anxiety is back sky high. I can't handle this.

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jane62371
jane62371

Week 5 and my anxiety is sky high today.

Do I need to change anti depressants or is this just going to be a bad day??

I'm in tears at work

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  • don45258
    don45258 jane62371

    Posted

    What dose r u on ?

    What e u on it for ?

    • bobbie40086
      bobbie40086 jane62371

      Posted

      They might have to raise ur dose I was on 50 mg and was not doing any good for me so now I'm on 100 mg and its starting to help the only thing I'm still getting is a fast rapid heart beat so u might wanna talk to ur doctor... Hope this helps you..... GOD BLESS
    • jane62371
      jane62371 don45258

      Posted

      No I was switched 5 weeks ago from pristiq as I had had 3 bad episodes in 18 months
    • jane62371
      jane62371 bobbie40086

      Posted

      Thank you bobbie.

      I spoke to my dr on the phone and she's told me to take 2 50mg tablets daily. Valium when necessary.

      How long have you been on 100mg ?

    • jane62371
      jane62371 don45258

      Posted

      No have delved into it briefly with the psychologist.
  • amanda_20283
    amanda_20283 jane62371

    Posted

    I would try and hold out a bit longer. You are already five weeks in. I have bad days on Sertraline too. What gets me through is knowing that it's one bad day instead of every single day like before I started taking it. I have meditation and breathing techniques for bad days. Maybe try that? I hope you're feeling better! Just remember you're not alone!
    • jane62371
      jane62371 amanda_20283

      Posted

      Thank you Amanda.

      It's so very difficult. I'm trying my hardest. . I want to be a good parent.

      Valium is helping me out.

  • e37242
    e37242 jane62371

    Posted

    Oh, Jane, I know how awful you feel.  The crying and high anxiety are awful to deal with.  I did lots of slow, deep breathing all day long. It helps.  Even slow rhythmic breathing at your desk or wherever,  close your eyes, will help. Hang in there.
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