Sertraline
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Hi, I'm very new to forum but wanted to ask a question?
I went to see my GP only five days ago for clinical depression and I was taken off mirtazapine 30mg that I had been on for roughly six months and put onto sertraline 50mg. I was advised by my GP to reduce the mirtazapine down to 15mg immediately. My question is this.... Is it just me or has Sertraline made anyone else feel worse? As of day one I've felt like what I can only describe as a 'zombie'.
It feels like I'm constantly wading through thick mud, I now feel constantly anxious, I have no appetite whatsoever, I wake up at 3-4am and can't get back to sleep because all these thoughts keep whizzing around in my head, when it is time to get up I feel utterly shattered. I don't want to go out and everything I used to find enjoyable I cannot now face. I have a 7 y/o son whom I love and adore but feel like I can't even look after myself at the moment let alone him, the guilt of this is now exacerbating my feelings.
The thought of facing another day feeling like this is terrifying me, let alone moving forward with life. I've restarted with my private councillor and am avoiding alcohol etc as my GP advised, but just feel terrible.
I'm not expecting miracles overnight or anything but I think I'm just searching for some reassurance I guess?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Paul
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lattifa7777 pauliepie
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pauliepie lattifa7777
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Also, did you tend to feel much worse in the mornings? Thoughts wise I mean? Only mornings are horrific for me at the moment!!
Thanks again for your response. Xx
Locky1976 pauliepie
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sian03 pauliepie
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pauliepie sian03
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Thanks in advance.
Paul
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CG1964 sian03
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Thanks to everyone for their words of encouragement and positive thoughts.
pauliepie sian03
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Now very curious to see if my doc will up my dose on Monday or not?! Anyway it's nice to know I'm not alone though, so thanks for your reply. Greatly appreciated.
sian03 pauliepie
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pauliepie sian03
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I'm having a horrific day, there just doesn't seem to be a way of dragging myself out of it. The will is there, I want to, but I just don't seem to be able to do anything.
This is horrible I hate feeling this helpless..
sian03 pauliepie
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I find it especially hard when I'm having a bad time to remember the positive times.
pauliepie sian03
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I don't think you can post links on here but when you get a moment Google "understanding depression" by Jake Sidwell it's a five minute video that really sums it up for me. Absolutely everything he says in the video I can relate to. See what you think.
sian03 pauliepie
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pauliepie sian03
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How are you doing? Did you up your dose?
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Paul
emily26130 pauliepie
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Hey Paul, I'm not sure if you'll read this after so long but I'm where you were a year ago.3 months on Sertraline,after hellish side effects my GP increased by dose from 100mg to 125mg, I'm feeling horrible, have 3 kids (twins aged 4 and a 7 year old).At each increase I get awful side effects for 3 weeks, I feel like 100mg may have been right for me but my GP said there hadn't been enough improvement in my mood.Anyways, just wondered how you or anyone else is feeling now? Did you stick with Sert? Looking for some hope really, it's such a difficult journey, hope you're doing okay. Emily