Is sertraline going to improve with time?

Hello this site is really helpful. I'm sorry if I've asked loads of questions on here but I need to know if sertraline will make me better?

I've had severe anxiety for 3 months. It started when I stupidly came off Prozac after 20 years of taking it and being anxiet free. Within a month I developed stomach cramps, dizziness and irritability. This all happened whilst I was in a stressful job. When I went back on Prozac it made me manic, my stomach got worse and I was suicidal. I couldn't get out of bed and suffered 2 panic attacks and had to have an ambulance out both times.

Beginning of January I was put on sertraline and weaned off Prozac. Ive now been on sertraline for 7 weeks and titrated I to 150mg.

Where I am now - my appetite is back, I'm getting out of bed and have been out to the shop, cinema, yoga, and 3 job interviews and have been offered a job. I'm active in the house with chores. I concentrate better and my mood is about 50% better. I'm not so restless and people say I seem much better. My motivation is improving so I believe I am getting better.

However I still suffer with anxiety. When I do go out I feel the adrenaline rising in my stomach and chest, my muscles are constantly tight and ache and burn. In the morning I feel worse and get a bit light headed. I still constantly have negative thoughts like I have something serious wrong with me and dr has missed it.

I've tried mediation and read up so much about anxiety. I can't talk to family anymore about how I still feel because they think I'm better and I've put them through a lot.

What I need to know is will the sertraline continue to make me better or will this be it and I have to live with this fear ? Anyone give me some positive feedback on how long this medication takes to fully work. I just want my life back as these anxiety symptoms are restricting me and I feel so alone. Thank you

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