New to Sertraline - anxiety, obsessional thoughts, dry mouth
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Hi, I am 29 years old and have recently been prescribed 50mg sertraline for anxiety related problems. First few days I was on it I felt great, maybe a bit spaced out if anything. I'm now in to days 19, 20, and 21 and my anxiety feels almost worse than ever. On and off I get hot flushes, rapid heart rate, and pretty much constant dry mouth. I have also had occurrences of obsessional negative thoughts. I'm doing my best to keep plugging away at work, but am currently finding it difficult to keep focused. Can anyone else relate to this? I'm new to the sertraline scene so am finding it all a bit over-whelming. Thanks!
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laura36585 murray88
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Blondey murray88
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Hi Murray,
Your not alone, I think your great if your holding down a job as well as feeling like you do,
I have also had horrendous thoughts and utter sadness, However, they have subsided a bit.
It does get better I’m sure, it’s just that it takes a long time for Sertraline to kick in i’ve been informed.
Please try and hang in there your not alone.
One minute i’m laughing the next i’m crying that’s what Depression and Anxiety is, oh also I have OCD,
Coping, fighting, and trying to beat this.
Where all doing it together.
You will feel better Murray i’m Sure.
God bless you.🙏
laura36585 murray88
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murray88 laura36585
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Thanks. It's just taken me (possibly naively) by surprise as first week or so I would say I felt better. Then all of a sudden I'm on the verge of panicking again. My doctor has said that a dip a couple of weeks in is to be expected. Hearing that others experience the same thing is re-assuring. I feel like I am constantly having to re-assure myself that it will pass.
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