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Increased anxiety with sertraline

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misssunshine10
misssunshine10

I increased to 100mg a week ago, all week I have been OK but today my anxiety has really increased my heart is pounding, I feel breathless and can't help but feel sad over think. Is this normal?

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  • LFCste
    LFCste misssunshine10

    Posted

    yes its normal try to not think about the side effects the breathless etc as it will get worse the more you think about it try and do somrthing to take your mind of it anything reading walking reading the post on this forum I found to be a great help and comfort it WILL pass 
    • LFCste
      LFCste

      Posted

      I wish you could edit theres post could correct my mistakes thensmile

    • misssunshine10
      misssunshine10 LFCste

      Posted

      Thanks ste I agree with you these forums are great for help and support. Are you on sertraline yourself ??
    • LFCste
      LFCste misssunshine10

      Posted

      your welcome anytime . yes just had my sertraline put up to 150mg 
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