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Seem to be slipping

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lynda70899
lynda70899

Last couple of days have not been great.  Been on sertraline 100mgs for the last two months.  Started in April 25 mgs.  I know my dr would like me to go up tp 125mgs but am hesitant because of side effects.  Just feeling very vulnerable.  My best friend is moving away and perhaps this has increased my depression/anxiety.  Any advice..

lynda

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  • don45258
    don45258 lynda70899

    Posted

    Sorry I can't help u I feel the same I don't think this med is for me here's what's been happening to me

    Anxiety ,feeling low,numb ,foggy head,

    Think people are looking at me

    I look in the mirrow and think I look down and rough

    Negative thoughts ,think work are taking the p*ss out of me

    Thinking is there something other than anxiety and depression that wrong with me

    Have u had any of this happening ?

  • TrustingGod
    TrustingGod lynda70899

    Posted

    Hi Lynda,

    How long have you been on Sertraline?

    I've been on Sertraline 50mg for 3 months but was able to taper it down to 25mg on the 4th month then 12.5mg on the 5th month.

    In total I'm taking Sertraline for 11months since last week and stop stop taking it for a week now.

    Try not to go to 125mg. Try 50mg.

    There is hope.

    You can do this.

  • tracey11164
    tracey11164 lynda70899

    Posted

    Hi lynda I've been on 150 of sertraline for 30days now still got anxiety some days ñot so bad but today really high wish it would lift
    • lynda70899
      lynda70899 tracey11164

      Posted

      Thks for your reply.  Am resisting going up to 125mgs because I don't want to have side effects.  I feel okay, but find I am not interested in very much which isn't typically me.  Will wait and see......
    • tracey11164
      tracey11164 lynda70899

      Posted

      I'm the same cause I'm anxious all the time don't want to do much have to make myself do it
    • lynda70899
      lynda70899 tracey11164

      Posted

      Yes I understand.  There are days when I seem to have no motivation.  On those days I seem to bury myself on netflicks.  I feel that I'm hiding out.  My husband asks if I am enjoying what I am watching.  My answer is yes.  So he says what is wrong with that.  Enjoy, your not hurting anyone.  Stop feeling guilty.  I guess we all think we have to be doing all the time.  We do what we need to too remain healthy.  If that makes any sense??

      lynda

    • Digsby
      Digsby lynda70899

      Posted

      Your husband is very wise Lynda, as are you. Society teaches us that we have to be constantly producing, constructing, consuming, providing to be a valuable member but we should all contribute relative to our current capacity. There is nothing wrong with taking some time for yourself - however much you need - so that you can reach your potential and function on a daily basis. Think of everything you have done in your life up to this point and all the dreams you still have. This is just a brief pause in the grand scheme of things. Allow yourself the time to heal, even if there are frustrations along the way. My therapist has been guiding me in self-compassion (Google it and you will find some helpful information). You are loved and you are special. Just re-discover the love we all need to have for ourselves. I wish you a calm and positive continuation to your journey. Big hug. Digsby xx
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