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Partial Success Story? 14 weeks on Sertraline - should I up my does from 50-100mg?

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gsp3693
gsp3693

Hi all,

I have now nearly been on Sertraline 50mg for 14 weeks and I can wholeheartedly say I've had major improvements in my mental health since day 1. Day 1 I was in the severe depression & anxiety category but I am now on the border or mild-moderate. I would say I am about 75% back to my old self but still suffer with underlying anxiety and some tearfulness most days.

However, the last 2-3 weeks I've felt very stagnated and little further progress. I'm concerned I am regressing slightly as majority of my days are now ok but I'm experiencing more hightened lows and anxiety again and less and less good days (where i feel nearly normal and upbeat).

Has anyone else had this around this time? Should i stay at 50mg and let time keep on helping or should i bump up to 75mg or 100mg?

Anyones experience would be so helpful ☺

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  • megan75362
    megan75362 gsp3693

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    hi i hope youre doing well. I just hit 6 weeks on 50mg a few days ago but i can say that i have seen some people experience "blips" where they have bad days and like the medication isnt working but it does get better so maybe it is that? Im not too sure though because you mentioned this has been going on for 2-3weeks. im kind of experiencing the same thing but at the 6 week mark. I felt like i had really good days in week 3 and felt like i was getting back to my normal self and then in the middle of week 4 i kind of hit a wall. My anxiety is a million times better to the point where the panic attacks i was experiencing have completely stopped but my depression symptoms really havent gotten much better it seems like. Its so confusing seeing people have different journeys but it also is comforting to know that with exploring options there is a system that will work! Id definietely talk to your doctor though it does seem like you may need to up your dose a little bit possibly. I am seeing my doctor this week to follow-up on how im adjusting so im curious to see what he thinks with my situation.

    keep me posted and again i hope you are doing well and get the good days you deserve! keep strong

    Megan

  • zmama
    zmama gsp3693

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    if you can supplement the medication with therapy i might try that first? i would talk ro you your doc about upping yor dose and go for small increases, wait to see if the slight increase helps, then reaccess. sorry for the typos i have a hard time typing w my thumbs! 😃 i hope you get some serious relief soon

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