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courtney_14456
courtney_14456

Hello, I’m Courtney and I’ve recently started taking Sertraline. (7days so far). I’m looking for some positive stories and maybe some encouraging words as I’m feeling hopeless today. I’d like to relate with others and find comfort in that. 

A bit about me, I’ve had anxiety for as long as I can remember. I’ve managed it (as best I’ve could) with a few patches of unmanageable periods. I know that medicine is something I need to continue to be on but never really kept up with it once feeling better. My fault. I am going through one of the worst bouts ever. I feel so hopless at the moment and don’t really know where to turn as no one I know suffers with this. My mind is in a constant loop of worry. I’m afraid something is wrong with me and this will never end. I just need some encouraging words or anything at this point. 

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  • courtney_14456
    courtney_14456

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    Good morning! I don’t know if anyone will read this or reply but I’m hoping someone will, I’m just in need to write and communicate with others today. I had a good night last night. Was able to focus on things that were going on around me. Laid with my husband and watched tv while even managing a smile and laugh. I stayed up until 1am because I enjoyed the feeling so much and was afraid for it to end. I then let that fear of it ending, get me into another spiral. It just kept building all night until I was in a full blown attack this morning and my only focus has been how to calm myself down. I’m on day 8 of my Sertraline and keep almost standing here in a tornado of sh** waiting for it to work. Time goes by and I’m still just standing here waiting, worrying, wondering. I feel horrible for my family which also adds to my anxiety. Anyway, please keep your positive stories coming. I have relied on this for the last 2 days and it is my hope. 
    • jenna324
      jenna324 courtney_14456

      Posted

      Good morning Courtney 

      The fact that you had a good night last night is amazing!! You only have been taking the medication for 8 days. It’s not even fully in your system yet. Give it time and enjoy those good moments. I know how you feel believe me. All I think about is how to get over the anxiety and calm myself down.  This morning I woke up with a little anxiety as well. I’m about 6 weeks in. I have gotten much better but I’m def not 100% yet.  I have hope. 

    • julie89512
      julie89512 courtney_14456

      Posted

      It’s a amazing feeling.

      being able to laugh again and enjoy things together as a couple.

      Never thought I would see those days ever again, but I have. 

      The fact that you had a good night shows that they are starting to work for you.

      please don’t get down, think positive and tomorrow hopefully will be another happy day. 

      And you will have more and more good days than bad 

       

    • courtney_14456
      courtney_14456 jenna324

      Posted

      Thank you, Jenna! I’m so glad to hear you’re getting to a better spot. I need that reassurance. I honestly did enjoy my good moment.  Keep fighting for your 100% of normalcy and thank you for responding. 
    • courtney_14456
      courtney_14456 julie89512

      Posted

      I’m so glad to hear you’ve reached that point, Julie!! It gives me hope and it brings tears to my eyes to know that someone who has dealt with this is no longer in that spiral. To many more good days and thank you for replying. 
    • jenna324
      jenna324 courtney_14456

      Posted

      I still need the reassurance also believe me! Some days are better than others and I also tend to feel a lot better in the evening. Interesting right?! The support of our family is so needed at this time. If it wasn’t for my husband and mom to help with my son during this time, I don’t know what I’d do. It’s been a struggle for me to get things done and take care of everyday things. I know I am in a better place than I was 3 weeks ago but I still feel discouraged because I want to be 100%. Thanks for listening! 
    • julie89512
      julie89512 courtney_14456

      Posted

      Bless you,

      Before I started sertraline and it got into my system, 

      i didn’t want to get out of bed, didn’t want to eat because I had no appetite. I didn’t want to talk to anyone not even my partner, I just wanted to scream to everyone, why are you happy and I feel like I’m dying in side. 

      I thought I was going mad with my health anxiety. 

      I’m scared to come off them because I never want to feel like that again. 

      I lost my mum when she was 60 and I’m only 2.5 years off that, and my husband when I was 48 he died of throat cancer. So I’m worried that something bad was going to happen to me. 

      With taking this medications help, I can live my life again,

      i can happily get out of bed, my appetite is back, prob a bit to much, and I can talk to people without screaming in my head SHUT UP. 

      You will get there. Keep us posted 

       

  • jenna324
    jenna324 courtney_14456

    Posted

    How are you feeling now Courtney? 
    • courtney_14456
      courtney_14456 jenna324

      Posted

      Jenna, I’m having an ok night. Not as nice as yesterday but not as bad as it’s been. I went to an anxiety support group which of corse gave me anxiety but also helped me see that I am not alone. I’m trying very hard to take this all one minute at a time instead of feeling hopeless that I’m not 100% 

       I really appreciate you asking. It means a lot. 

    • jenna324
      jenna324 courtney_14456

      Posted

      I know. Sometimes they can give me anxiety too. It can be overwhelming hearing others and their anxiety and what not. I had an okay day also. Felt a bit low , not much appetite and some anxiety on and off. I’m feeling better now so I’ll enjoy it while it lasts. Let’s keep in touch. Feel free to send me a private message anytime of the day or night . 
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