Sertraline 12 weeks in / Advice please!!
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Hi,
I have been on Sertraline/Zoloft for a little over 12 weeks now. 4 weeks at 50mg and 8 weeks on 100mg. My anxiety has got better for sure but still here and more of a fleeting feeling but my intrusive thoughts are still present and bothersome. Has anyone out there overcame this problem with sertraline and I also get morning anxiety which im hoping will pass. I am going to do another 4 weeks on 100mg then I think I might up my dose to 150mg and see how I get on. Please guys any advice out there would be highly appreciated.
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Casey311 robbie86846
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I'm having somewhat of the same issue (sorry not really any helpful advice). But I wanted to let you know I'm sort of in the same spot and would like to hear anyone's advice that posts to your story. I'm 8 weeks in on 50mg and my depression is gone but I still have general anxiety, still fear going places alone and severe intrusive thoughts that make me feel like I'm going to lose control of myself. I started 75mg today. Hopefully you receive some good advice! Good luck!
robbie86846 Casey311
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Hi Casey,
Sorry for the late reply I have been busy with my business. I will be glad to tell you that I am feeling great! I still have mild anxiety but far far better than what I did. My intrusive thoughts have calmed down tremendously! Hang in there you are close!
Casey311 robbie86846
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Was it not until the 100mg dose that you began feeling less anxiety and intrusive thoughts? I'm wondering if my low dose is just too low for what I need it to help me with.
robbie86846 Casey311
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Yeah I think the 50mg wasnt enough. 100mg is where I saw improvements. It doesent stop your thoughts it just takes the anxiety levels down that come with those thoughts, dulls them down you could say. Everyone gets intrusive thoughts in life at some point thats fact. Its just how you react to them. I had a little fall back today which is okay cause that can happen. Tomorrow is a new day!
anne30266 robbie86846
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I am on week 8 of sertraline, 4 weeks on 50 mg, and supposed to increase to 100 mg, which I am willing to as this is the therapeutic dose for OCD (intrusive thoughts). The last 4 days, in addition to the 50 mg sertraline, I have been taking gummy supplements (Stress - Gaba &L-Theanine, Energy - Coenzime Q10 & Vit B12), and not sure it's a placebo effect or they are actually working, but I seem to feel a little better (better able to manage the intrusive thoughts and anxiety). I have also read some self-help books on how to approach the intrusive thoughts and feel they gave me a different perspective on this topic.
robbie86846 anne30266
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Hi Anne,
Sorry for the late reply I have been busy with my business. I will be glad to tell you that I am feeling great! I still have mild anxiety but far far better than what I did. My intrusive thoughts have calmed down tremendously!