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Im taking sertraline and its like im losing my mind please help

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milli76682
milli76682

I was prescibed these for depression and have already had 3 panic attacks, one very strange experience where i totally looked a fool to one of my customers. I just lost sense of reality and didnt know what i was doing or saying. I didnt even get a chance to explain what went wrong with me so doubt she will be back! Another panic attack this evening where i just has gasping and tears and pure fear. My chest was really tight and felt like my heart was beating so fast it could explode.

The worst thing out of it all though is the thoughts. Im pacing around a lot with out realising it as if im thinking and panicking but its basically me trying to think if a way to stop thinking! Its like exteme anxiety or something? How long until these symtoms stop. I dont know if i can carry on taking these.

I have two young children and dont feel in control at all. I wouldnt even trust myself to drive as i could have another panic attack and i certainly dont want my children to see that.

please can i get some adavice on if i should keep going with them or if these symtoms arent right?

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  • e37242
    e37242 milli76682

    Posted

    Oh, dear Milli.  These drugs are so ferocious! Talk to your doctor and maybe switch to Prozac. I found it gentler.  I had high anxiety and one panic attack while withdrawing but not while I was taking Sertraline. I'm totally off them now.  Perhaps your dose is too high. Your doctor can adjust. And once adjusted it may take 4-8 weeks to level out, so be patient.  I did lots of slow, deep breathing for a minute or so and that calmed the anxiety a bit.  Did that many times a day.  Hang in there and nudge your doctor to pay attention. Many don't believe these side effects. But they are real. If he won't listen, get a new doctor!
  • mieagles
    mieagles milli76682

    Posted

    i would tell your GP about those side effects for sure. 

    I take 200mg a day, i do have times when mentally i do not feel "right" but physically i do not have any side effects ( the chest been tight worrys me )

     

    • e37242
      e37242 mieagles

      Posted

      I had my tight chest checked out. So now i know it's not my heart but high anxiety.  
  • don45258
    don45258 milli76682

    Posted

    I have the intrusive thoughts did u have them before you started this med I think they are course in mine ?
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