On sertraline but feeling suicidal

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Hi,

I'm 18 years old and I've only just gone on 50mg of sertraline and the side effects are killing me. I have already tried overdosing myself where I have only had 6 of 50mg tablets and it made me feel better, is this wrong? I do shake everyday, and feel very dizzy, can't really walk due to weakness  and feel very nausea.. I'm not sure what to do as I know it inly takes up to 3 weeks to work. Also I can't sleep and I have no appetite whatsoever! Hopefully someone can help me; thank you 

J x

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  • Posted

    Sorry to hear your going through a rough patch, maybe have someone with you for the first few weeks as it can heighten depression untill things level out. Maybe a higher dose should be needed for you. I hope it does take 3 weeks for you to feel better but myself am still experiencing zoned out feelings and im on 7 weeks now. Wish you luck
  • Posted

    Hi there J,

    firstly you will need professional help through this very dark hole  your in , PLEASE seek help soon.

    The amount you have taken will confuse the brain function and that is what is making you so ill I experienced this by stop and it is the worst feeling.

    go back to your GP and tell him how you are feeling and he could up the dose or change it.

    You are a young women with  a long life a head of you and hopfuly you will  change and will one day be thankful you got the help you need .

  • Posted

    Do three things - NOW.

    Make an urgent appointment with your doctor - don't be fobbed off with one in a weeks time.

    Ask a trusted friend or family member to take you and stay with you until you feel better.

    Keep telling yourself that "this too shall pass".

    Hope you find the help you need.

     

    • Posted

      I agree definitely have someone with you while going through this. 
  • Posted

     Hi Jane,

    PLEASE go back and see your doctor if you are feeling like this...overdosing on the Sertraline will only make you feel worse, and you should go and talk to your doctor about things. It does take time for the meds to work, but in the meantime PLEASE go and get some help...you are only 18 and have so much to look forward to. If you are not happy with what your doctor says, then insist that you have someone else to talk to who could help you. Taking so many tablets is really dangerous and could damage you for a long time so please think and go and see  your doctor ASAP. I hope this helps and I wish you the very best of luck in the meantime.

  • Posted

    Sounds bad, I had very bad side effects too, so went on a smaller dose & 2mg of Valium which helped incredibly 😁 is it a lot worse than how you felt when you were put on it? How long have you been on it? RX 
    • Posted

      What side effects were you having? And I like the dose it makes me feel ok but it just makes me shake everytime and yes it js a lot worse. I have been on it for 7 days 

      J x

  • Posted

    Thank you all for replying.

    I tried making an emergency appointment but my GP is not in as I don't feel comfortable with talking to anyone else. I have a boyfriend to support me but I don't think anyone understands with how I feel. I'm sure the overdose has worn out but everytime I take a tablet I keep shaking is this normal? I have been on sertraline for 7 day now!

    Thank you

    J x

  • Posted

    Hi Jane,

    Yes a trembling sensation is normal I got that for the first few weeks , are you taking anything else on top of the Sertralin ? did you get an appointment for the day your doc gets back, I had a bad turn on them and I called NHS 24 and they where a fantstic help they can answer all your questions and you dont have to face anyone maybe you can try that is your comfortable. I m so glad you have your boyfriends support he will be worrying about you to.

  • Posted

    I felt sick, and highly anxious, paniciky and a bit manic... Awful I now wish I had not taken it as I can't get OFF it as withdrawl is worse than the hell of getting on it😪 that's just my experience 😓 my body rejected it but I kept going, I can't say anything positive about them, sorry R x

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