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Serialise and depression

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julie98922
julie98922

i was diagnosed with depression about 2 months ag. I started off with 100 mgs Sertaline which was increased 4 weeks ago to 150 mgs 4 weeks ago. Still feel so depressed, tearful, useless etc. I hate feeling this way. Just want to know if anyone is taking a higher dosage than this and is it working. Thanks. 

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  • julie98922
    julie98922

    Posted

    Sorry that should have been headed Sertaline. 
  • iris46
    iris46 julie98922

    Posted

    I went up to 200mg 25 days ago and I still have that knotted feeling in my upper stomach. I've read that low mood and lack of motivation are last to go. It's infuriating, but I'm not patient either
  • Shed1976
    Shed1976 julie98922

    Posted

    Please stick with it Julie. It can take a few weeks for the medication to properly kick in.

    Meantime, get lots of exercise (even if it's the last thing you feel like doing) eat well and get out with friends. It's crucial you keep doing what you used to enjoy. One day, the colour will return, I promise.

    Let me know how you get on smile

    • iris46
      iris46 Shed1976

      Posted

      I'm hoping the increase in dose in going to work for me....had dreadful year! On day 25, the only symptom left is that knot in the upper abdomen....so frustrating. How long do you mean by "a few weeks" for mess to kick in? Thanks
    • iris46
      iris46

      Posted

      I meant meds
    • Shed1976
      Shed1976 iris46

      Posted

      Whenever you change dose, up or down, it takes a few weeks for the brain to adjust the level of medication. Think of it like a see-saw, trying to get the right balance x
    • iris46
      iris46 Shed1976

      Posted

      Yes it's early days (25) for the meds to kick in. I'm not used to being laid low, though last week I started gardening. Sleeping fine, appetite gets better throughout the day. Just that rotten feeling in diaphragm. Don't know if it's anxiety or low mood. It robs motivation but then I push myself
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