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I've been on Zoloft sertraline for 20 days its rollercoaster .

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dodo81786
dodo81786

Hi,

I'm on sertraline for 20 days now I was feeling better last couple of days but today I feel not motivated as before and have fast heart beats and not feeling well at all . No sleep too I took Ativan 0.5 as doc prescribed but it didn't work .

Just want your experience if this is normal to go down after you feel better or I need a higher dose as I'm on 50 mg .

Please I need your advice as I want myself back , I have 4 kids different ages I need to be myself .

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  • Tracy7338
    Tracy7338 dodo81786

    Posted

    Hello Dodo I do have to agree with Johoben on this one. You have to think positive and keep busy. If you.keep busy it takes your mind off your symptoms it does actually work if you do some jobs or something around the house you forget and that is the time you need to calm yourself a little bit. Deep breathing helps too. There was a book recommended to me by Linda 'a life at last' can't remember who wrote but it describes how you should get over anxiety basically by not thinking about how I'll you feel at the moment because you can't get better by worrying about your symptoms as this in itself makes them worse. Hope you are.ok
    • dodo81786
      dodo81786 Tracy7338

      Posted

      Thanks guys For your support . I will try to follow your advice .

      And hope the med works soon .

  • melissa66574
    melissa66574 dodo81786

    Posted

    i know this post was from a while ago, but did the sertraline work for you?
    • dodo81786
      dodo81786 melissa66574

      Posted

      Hi Melissa, I have to say that this med definitely works with me . I’m now 2 yrs on it of a dose 100mg . I feel 90% normal me .

      I can tell  it does work but it takes time be patient and keep yourself busy all the time ,

      Always think of all the things you love and makes you happy . I remember when I first started this journey with sertraline I didn’t feel I want to do anything and also I felt so depressed and couldn’t enjoy the things I used to enjoy but don’t let this feelings break you keep doing the things you used to like even if you don’t feel like doing them trust me they will fix everything up . I always think of my kids they keep me going , you too think of the people you love and they care and love you they will keep you going . We are here for each other you are not alone dear .

  • m70646
    m70646 dodo81786

    Posted

    Hi I’m on day 20 now, and have had a rollercoaster journey to get here. I’m trying to keep myself busy and too poorly to be at work.  I wasn’t expecting to be got with all the side effects especially as I was previously on these meds years ago.  I’ve found that I’m panicking around meal times not really sure why.  I feel constantly tired and do try to relax and chill and Potter around the house and do little things to keep busy. It isn’t easy as I know I’m nowhere near the person I used to be, but just taking one day at a time.  It’s hard trying to think of things to do as I could quite easily sit all day.  Any advise would be great xx

    Marie x

    • weenett
      weenett m70646

      Posted

      Hi ur a little bit ahead of me what dose r u on im increasing mine to 125 mg as i have anxiety back its a roller coaster and an exhausting one but we will get there 
    • m70646
      m70646 weenett

      Posted

      Hi I’m on 50mg xx

      I’m so much better compared to where I’ve been and am now able to plan little things, had friend visit, which really helps me focus through the feelings. And  I’m finding I’m having longer episodes of clarity. For example, Ive been taking lansoprazol for the last week to help with the reflux but I still wake up with it, so why am I taking it?? There’s side effects with all meds so why don’t I just knock them on the head and concentrate on the sertraline. 

      Managed to go to hairdressers today, which is a massive thing as I’ve felt half dead for the last few weeks.  I’m ignoring the fact that I had panic attack for the duration of the visit and had to concentrate just getting through it..... but my hair looks lush (really trying to stay positive because if I don’t I will cry).

      How are you managing??? 

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