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Sertraline

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DM71607
DM71607

Hi, I recently took sertraline for 6 days, couldn't handle side effects so stopped 6 days ago just wondering when they will be out of my system?.

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  • nick34171
    nick34171 DM71607

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    Everybody works in their own way but I think I read somewhere two weeks? I'm on them to control my OCD. You should probably see your Dr about it. They'd know alot more. Nick.
    • DM71607
      DM71607 nick34171

      Posted

      Hi nick I was put on them for anxiety but the side effects was way to much to handle so I forgot to take one then felt better so I just didn't bother to take another now it's 6 days on, I'm back at the docs tomo and I really want to try natural as ADs scare the life out of me, keep thinking they do more harm than good.
    • nick34171
      nick34171 DM71607

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      Hi yes if you feel something doesn't agree with you, you're right you are the best person to judge that, sertraline does make you drowsy/ phase out some. Some people cant handle that, makes them feel uncomfy. Without my AD's I'm a complete nightmare, maybe tomorrow you can ask your Dr about whether breathing techniques or yoga, meditation could help you out? I don't know where you live but also I got referred to gym, to help me 'be around' people again, haven't been for a ling time as I fell ill but it was getting me out and focused, or maybe when you feel the anxiety coming on you could try to focus on a new subject (I find for example if I count to ten in English its useless, too easy. If I count to thirty in French however I have to think and sometimes, its not perfect but it does help sometimes) choose a subject that interests you but isn't too easy,lol I suck at vocal communication so you can see why I opted for language! Good luck, Nick
    • DM71607
      DM71607 nick34171

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      I'm currently doing cbt atm which I did today and actually enjoyed it, I have thought about the gym but I have 3 children 6, 3 and 1 so I barely have time on my hands, lol I did try kick boxing but after I session I felt hurt the next day lol (wasn't for me) good luck on your recovery too! Hopefully I can find something that works for me.
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