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I'e just took 50 sertraline 100mg, should I sleep it off? I've overdosed twice before but nothing major, I'm scared to go to the hospital to be labelled as a danger to myself.

Sorry for the inconveniance

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  • janemarie1970
    janemarie1970 Xrated

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    well done you !  I am so glad you were able to seek help.  If you need to rant I can listen, but I can't give you medical advice.  I feel sad for you that you felt you needed to take too many tablets. I hope life picks up soon for you. x

  • joe41529
    joe41529 Xrated

    Posted

    Another thing, maybe you should speak to a counselor or therapist about life!! Sometimes that helps people! God bless.
  • Patient
    Patient Xrated

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    Dear Xrated,

    We are very sorry to hear that you were in a position where you felt you had no choice but to take an overdose of medication. We are very relieved to hear that you sought help at hospital and have been released.

    We very much hope that as a result of going to hospital, you will have been referred for the help you need. However, if you have similar suicidal thoughts in the future then we strongly recommend you speak to someone who may be able to help.

    The Samaritans offer a safe space where you can talk openly about what you are going through. They can help you explore your options, understand your problems better, or just be there to listen.

    Their contact details are on our patient information leaflet here: https://patient.info/health/dealing-with-suicidal-thoughts, which also offers lots of other advice on how you can access the help you may need.

    If you are having such thoughts then please do reach out to the team at the Samaritans (or the other people detailed in our leaflet) who will understand what you're going through and will be able to help.

    Kindest regards

    Patient

  • sarah57056
    sarah57056 Xrated

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    You posted this two days ago, I hope you took everyone's advice and went to hospital. I hope you are getting the correct support and hope you feel better soon.

    • Xrated
      Xrated sarah57056

      Posted

      I did, and no damage was done just side affects. The crisis team has acctually been really good too, and knowing the support is there has helped alot. thanks
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