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AnxietyJess
AnxietyJess

I have been perscribed by doctor for my anxiety, and I've read some things on the internet about side effects of making your mentally worse!

Could you guys gives me some advice and your experiences!

Thank you

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  • CG1964
    CG1964 AnxietyJess

    Posted

    I can only speak about my own experience, which is limited to the now 7 weeks that I have taken sertraline.  I started with 25mg and after 3 weeks was increased to 50mg where I have been now for 4 weeks.  Today marks the start of my fifth week and I am hoping for some consistent signs that the medication is working on my anxiety.  I have experienced increased anxiety since beginning this medication, along with weight loss and insomnia, but every person is different and the duration of side effects varies.

    in the last week I have had periods of feeling normal - Saturday for 6 hours I felt like my old self and then again yesterday for another 4+hours at a stretch - I take these as a positive sign and working  with therapy which I began yesterday I have faith that the combination of the two will give me the support I need to work through this.

    when I was initially prescribed sertraline I spent hours online investigating the drug and reading forums and chat room discussions.  Though very useful I have now limited myself to just this website, too much information was overloading me and increasing my already rampant anxiety.  I have found this particular community to be good listeners, willing to share experiences and advice and very encouraging. You will find people here who have been through similar experiences and come out the other side, or others who are right where you are now.

    for me the situation was dire and the decision to take sertraline not one I questioned - I have faith in my doctor and until this episode of anxiety knocked me down, felt I knew myself - I am adamant about giving this dosage enough time to settle - I do not want to take any more than 50mg if possible - but that is my case.

    i hope you have found this helpful. Please ask all the questions you want - there are people out there listening - you are not alone in this struggle.

    • AnxietyJess
      AnxietyJess CG1964

      Posted

      Hi CG!

      Thanks so much for your advice, I was prescribed 50mg to start with and heard things about it making you vomit and hear voices! Seen as I have a massive phobia of sick this is a big NO NO for me!

      Do the doctors up it if they see no signs of improvement?

  • dodo81786
    dodo81786 AnxietyJess

    Posted

    I'm on sertraline since November 2015 started 50 mg and upped to 100 . The first 3 weeks was really unbearable but after I had hrs of calmness . I can tell you that this drug is helpful and it takes from 4 to 6 weeks to kick in and it differs from one to another , for me it took up to 8 weeks to feel 70% my self .

    Everyone is different. Some doesn't experience any side effect . If you can't handle yourself and need medication to help you cope so go for it .

    Best of luck to you dear .

    • AnxietyJess
      AnxietyJess dodo81786

      Posted

      Hi dodo, 

      Thanks for your advice, the only thing im worried about is being sick or vomiting as it makes my anxiety worse. 

      what were the first 3 weeks like symptom wise if you dont mind me asking? 

       

    • dodo81786
      dodo81786 AnxietyJess

      Posted

      I had no appetite , increased anixity with the insomnia and vomitting . I took Ativan 0.5 to help me through.
    • AnxietyJess
      AnxietyJess dodo81786

      Posted

      This is why i cant take it, the vomitting would make me die, im glad you got through it!! 
  • sarah14200
    sarah14200 AnxietyJess

    Posted

    Hi

    Ive been on sertraline for some months now i started off on the 50mg i was on them for a wile felt ill and still felt like i wasnt my self i cryed at night it settled down but i still wasnt my self then i was given 100mg 2 mounths ago felt even worst on them i want to die ect it just wasnt helpping me i had to make emergency appointment last week with my doctor and shes upped me to 150mg now i felt like my heart was rasing and was making my self sick and didnt take them till mon this week ive took my self off them side affect was scaring me

    I was scared at first taking this tab 50 wasnt as bad it was mind over matter affter reading alot online but i dont like the 150mg.

    I feel bad taking my self off them sweeting jumpy firghting scared off everything but had dizzy spells on and even having them still

    The thoughts r rolling bk and got to wait till fri to see doctor am not goin to a&e or anythink like that ill just wait i got cbt tomorrow and i dont feel up.to talking with them i wanna crul up in a ball and cry

    • AnxietyJess
      AnxietyJess sarah14200

      Posted

      Hi Sarah,

      Thanks for the info i hope youre feeling better? 

      I am worried to take them as my doctor perscribed them on the 50mg and my one big phobia is nausea and vomiting anything to do with a stomach pain and i panick loads, so doesnt sound good for my anxiety. 

      How did you cope? 

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