Reassurance that Sertraline helps
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please can people reassure me that Sertraline will, given time, relieve greatly my overpowering anxiety? Decision- making, motivation, desperation to tell people how I feel, forcing myself out of doors, feelings of isolation .... Is any of this normal?
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suzanne1963 terry33444
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Of course it will, with time! I'm just coming off it after 3 years and it's served it's puropse. I'm not saying it's been an easy ride, but without it, my life would have been alot harder.
It's absolutely horrible to feel so miserable. Like you, I had all those you mentioned, without good reason really. I had work issues which caused stress and this led to every aspect of my life being 'difficult' It's hard to explain, but everything I did seemed to take so much effort on my part. I didn't want to do things, go out, socialise. Basically everything just got on top of me. I definitely needed something and Sertraline was my saviour! I can't even tell you how many weeks it was, but suddenly I felt 'with it' and happy again! Don't beat yourself up about not being sorted quickly. You'll soon learn on here that every single person is different. We all have had different journeys, but you will feel better. If you feel it's not working after a while, just speak to your GP. Good luck x
terry33444 suzanne1963
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I do need support
vikki2303 terry33444
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DawnDedee terry33444
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For instance, with me, the med helps me wake up and get out of bed, but showering, dressing and working to make myself look pretty for the day is on my own power. Forcing myself to go out in public instead of hibernating is on my own power.
Attending education classes about my disorder and seeing a cognitive behavior therapist is using my own power. When I practice relaxation techniques then I am armed with a tool to combat anxiety attacks.
So, I sort of have to help myself manually while the med works on balancing the chemicals in my brain.
Hang in there for our path in life is not easy, but we do have our own power and we can win by forcing ourselves into a routine that lifts us up instead of allowing the beast, the disorder, press us down and hold us there against our will.
Dawn, US
vikki2303 DawnDedee
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DawnDedee vikki2303
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Hugs
Dawn, US
H100H terry33444
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carol39655 terry33444
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everything you describe is what I'm experiencing now. Not going out , feelings of isolation, no motivation etc.. I think Sertraline works faster with some people but with others it takes a little longer. I was on 50 mg for 8 weeks. I got worse at new year and it got increased to 100mg. I'm still not feeling better yet, my GP said it may take a little longer to work.. Here's hoping.