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Sertraline 3 weeks still have anxiety

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mikael31476
mikael31476

Dear members 

I guess i need some reassurance. I have been suffering from severe anxiety since May this year. I have started 50 mg Sertraline 3 weeks ago. First 2 weeks were rough. I think the anxiety has been less since then but i am still not well. Is this normal ? When do people get better? 

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  • magmag1116
    magmag1116 mikael31476

    Posted

    Hi there , 

    It could take up to 4-6 weeks for Amy SSRI to take to its full effect . Stick to it and you will get better !! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

    • mikael31476
      mikael31476 magmag1116

      Posted

      Hi magmag thanks for your reassurance. Its hard to cope at times but knowing that others have done it gives me hope and strenght to stick with the meds. 
    • mark77708
      mark77708 mikael31476

      Posted

      Have you noticed any positives with your anxiety and self since taking the Zoloft? I’m wondering cause I have a feeling that’s the next med my doctor is going to try with me. 
    • mikael31476
      mikael31476 mark77708

      Posted

      Hi Mark 

      I have yes. Initially i had 50 odd phisical symptoms and now i have only few slight ones that tend to disappear as day goes by. I feel a lot better in the evenings. Aparently it takes few months to get fully well. I had 2 panic attacks a week at least and since starting the meds i did not have any thank God

    • mark77708
      mark77708 mikael31476

      Posted

      That’s awesome I really really glad you’re having luck with it this whole cycle is draining! Good luck I really hope the best!
    • mikael31476
      mikael31476 mark77708

      Posted

      Thanks Mark i really hope you get better soon. I hope i get better too its though illness. Have you started any mds yet?
    • mark77708
      mark77708 mikael31476

      Posted

      I’ve tried some in the past but they seem to sky rocket my panic and anxiety very very irrationally, I tried Prozac again (it used to work) and it’s been a nightmare of 3 weeks idk what to do. Sorry for the downerness.
    • mikael31476
      mikael31476 mark77708

      Posted

      It takes 6-8 weeks for meds to kick in thats what i was told by doctors and many people who used these meds. Also dosage adjustments could help too. I am in the same boat waiting to get well when meds fully kick in. I am sure your doctor will find the right medication as there are plenty of them but i would hope that you will feel better soon once your meds kick in. 
    • mikael31476
      mikael31476 mark77708

      Posted

      I know what you mean, i have been suffering since May and i have been off for a month from work as could not function so my hope is that meds will help. Wish you all the best and quick recovery. 
    • magmag1116
      magmag1116 mikael31476

      Posted

      Stick to it ! Hang in there ! I have been through what you are going through now ! 
    • mikael31476
      mikael31476 magmag1116

      Posted

      Thanks a lot for reassurances. How long you have been taking this med? Are you off the meds now? 
    • magmag1116
      magmag1116 mikael31476

      Posted

      Hey , I was on it for a year but then my anxiety and depression relapsed really badly after a family crisis . I am on lexapro (escitalopram) now. 
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