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laura36585
laura36585

I just can’t seem to decide on upping my dose from 50 to 75.   I have had a few really good days but now I’m back to feeling anxious again and thoughts racing I don’t know if I should up or stick it out.  It’s been almost 7 weeks.  What’s your thoughts guys I could do with some help.  X

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  • brenda53218
    brenda53218 laura36585

    Posted

    Hi Laura, I'm in the same boat. I've had really good days, but if I'm super stressed my anxiety kicks in. I know i dont want to be a walking zombie either. I'm on 50 like you. So I'm anxious to hear from others also. Thanks for bringing up the subject. 😎

    • laura36585
      laura36585 brenda53218

      Posted

      It’s a hard decision to make.  I really am going back and forth on it.  One day I think yes I need to up and then the next I think no just stick it out and give it more time.   I don’t want to make my symptoms worse but I can’t live with they way they are it’s an absolute mind warp isn’t it.   We could do it together Brenda if we decide to go for it.   X 
    • annie57651
      annie57651 laura36585

      Posted

      Hi Laura & Brenda

      I’m in exactly the same boat!!! I have been on 50 for 31 days. There is a “stillness” to me that’s great but I’m still amotivated & can’t get out of bed most days before 9am , despite 10-12 hours of sleep .

      I’m content to do nothing .

      The other side effects of nausea & poor appetite seem to have gone but there is a ringing in my ears & vivid dreams. 

      The side effects initially were paralyzing & I barely left my bed.

      The thought of experiencing anything similar when increasing to 75, is terrifying me. My Dr said to wait till 6 weeks & if there’s no improvement , to increase .Another friend said to increase to 100 🙄

      At least we are not alone but I was hoping to remain on 50. At this rate , it does not look great.

    • laura36585
      laura36585 annie57651

      Posted

      Hi Annie.   Sorry to hear you are in the same boat, I wish the boat didn’t bloody exist.   It’s hard to know what to do but I think giving it min of 6 - 8 weeks is sound advice and echos what my gp has said to me today.   I know when I previously took sertraline that the side effects do eventually iron out and the niggles are fine to live with so we will all get there.   X
    • annie57651
      annie57651 laura36585

      Posted

      Hi Laura

      Like you I’m a mom & this boat is sailing too slowly for my life. Good luck with your increase tomorrow. Maybe we just need to bite the bullet. On the one hand there’s the worry re the increare. On the other, I’m worried about the long term & coming off these meds, this is my first time & I feel like a failure.

      On a more positive note I am reading again & managing to walk for 20mins. 

      I have read that keeping a gratitude journal every nite can be beneficial to improving depression & anxiety.... even small gratitudes like a sunset, a small smile etc. hope this helps .

      Sending lots of love & hugs towards a brighter day tomorrow .

      X

    • laura36585
      laura36585 annie57651

      Posted

      Don’t worry about coming off them.  When I did it after taking them 4 years I did it super slowly over months and it wasn’t that bad.   You aren’t a failure, you are just mentally exhausted don’t be so hard on yourself.   I’m going to take my own advice there too cos I know I’m a good mum despite my anxiety and I’m sure you are too.  Hugs x 
  • TH11212
    TH11212 laura36585

    Posted

    Hi Laura! When I upped to 75 the anxiety dropped tremendously. I am still struggling with sleep though. Ugh. 

    I think we are going to have ups and downs throughout our time on Sertraline.  I’m trying to learn to embrace the anxiety and become friends with that feeling with hopes that the frequency and duration will lessen with time. 

    Glad to hear you’ve had several good days. I think that’s a good sign for things to come. smile

    • laura36585
      laura36585 TH11212

      Posted

      Hi TH.  that’s interesting.  So you really felt the anxiety calm down, how were side effects when you increased ie nausea upset tum etc.   How long have you been at 75? X 
    • TH11212
      TH11212 laura36585

      Posted

      Honestly I didn’t have any new side effects from upping the dose. 

      But, like I said before....manuka honey has made all the difference for me in the tummy department. 

    • laura36585
      laura36585 TH11212

      Posted

      Ok.  This is reassuring.   I need to get me some of this honey if I’m going to increase x
  • Hoopz
    Hoopz laura36585

    Posted

    I know where you are coming from ..I felt brilliant after a week on 150mg but now I'm rotten again and going back to work tonight. Increase or decrease or what. Sick of this illness. I have really bad depersonalisation and no energy and feel like I can't breathe.

    So so peed off

    🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

    • laura36585
      laura36585 Hoopz

      Posted

      Aw hoopz.   I think you are prob really anxious about your shift tonight.   Are you sure you are ready to go back to work.   Really feel for you xx
    • Hoopz
      Hoopz laura36585

      Posted

      I was ready to go back last week..not sure now. But I'm on reduced shifts so fingers crossed. Going to go to sleep before I go in and hopefully that will help

      🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

    • laura36585
      laura36585 Hoopz

      Posted

      Good luck tonight sending you positive vibes.   Hope you feel better after a sleep xx 
    • Hoopz
      Hoopz laura36585

      Posted

      Thanks..I'm only going back cos I need the money. ...and to escape from this madhouse

      🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

    • laura36585
      laura36585 Hoopz

      Posted

      Once you are there you will calm down. It’s the initial fear of going back.   You can do this x 
    • Hoopz
      Hoopz laura36585

      Posted

      It's the feeling of not being real ..do you know what I mean. And it's a large supermarket which is also a trigger

      🦄🦄🦄🦄

    • laura36585
      laura36585 Hoopz

      Posted

      I know exactly what you mean.  Keep a hair tie on your wrist and snap it against your skin, that’s supposed to help bring you back to reality.  It’s a horrid feeling xx 
    • Hoopz
      Hoopz laura36585

      Posted

      Think I will wrap myself in elastic bands then. Thanks for the tip xx

      🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

    • laura36585
      laura36585 Hoopz

      Posted

      Was thinking about you last night and hope it went ok.  X
    • Hoopz
      Hoopz laura36585

      Posted

      Yeah I was ok. Thanks for thinking about me. I was really tired because I couldn't sleep before I went in ..too hot. Anyway I survived.

      Thanks again for caring

      🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

    • annie57651
      annie57651 Hoopz

      Posted

      Hi Hoopz

      Well done !!!! You made it through the first shift even tho you had trepidation . You can do this . I fully get you on the “depersonalization””not feeling real” & just wanting to sleep .But this is not us. It’s temporary . So continue making small advances & best those “unreal” feelings. Best of luck. X

    • laura36585
      laura36585 Hoopz

      Posted

      Aw well done that’s a huge step forward so you should be proud of yourself.   Xx
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