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Sertraline 50mg

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jodie13076
jodie13076

So I’ve been prescribed Sertraline 50mg today for my anxiety. I feel scared that I’m going to be relying on a tablet to make me less anxious, and it’s sweying me not to take it. Did anyone else feel a little nervous, and are you glad you started to take it? I’ve never taken tablets before to control my anxiety. 

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  • sara44465
    sara44465 jodie13076

    Posted

    Hi Jodie x Ivehad years of taking and not taking Siri’s and have come to the conclusion that I’m better when I’m on them.Its your choice.Diabetics take insulin, people with cancer take cancer fighting drugs to keep it at bay, so I figure Siri’s stop my anxiety so I take them.Some people feel heightened anxiety at first,this is your brain trying to reorganise thoughts,and it can take a while to feel normal again,the books say 6 weeks, but it’s worth it x be brave, look after yourself, excercise then rest.Sending you positive thoughts xxx
    • jodie13076
      jodie13076 sarah41379

      Posted

      Thankyou very much Sara! I don’t know why I feel so nervous. Is there a certain time you would recommend taking them? I’ve seen people say it gives them the shakes, I’m a hairdresser and dont want to be taking them in the morning if they give me shakes or make my arms weak as I need them for work haha.  Sorry for mithering you and asking so many questions xxx
  • Bee1010
    Bee1010 jodie13076

    Posted

    Hi Jodie, 

    I felt & still feel the exact same as you. I’m on day 5 now of taking it to help with my health anxiety. I was prescribed it 2 months ago but it’s just sat in my draw for that length of time because I was petrified to take it & with my health anxiety it’s a constant battle in my mind that I’m suffering from anxiety & not a serious illness! I thought I could handle it on my own but got to the point of accepting that I do need help & willing to give these a try. 

    Whatever you decide I wish you the best luck! You’re stronger then you think x

    • jodie13076
      jodie13076 Bee1010

      Posted

      It’s awful isn’t it! My friend committed suicide last year and my anxiety has stemmed from that. If people don’t reply to text messages or I ring them and there phones off I think the worst. I work myself up so much thinking they’ve done something stupid it makes me want to be sick. I feel like I don’t want to rely on tablets but I know I need to try them as it’s effecting friendships and relationships. I’m coming across suffocating when people don’t reply and I really don’t mean to be.

      It’s awful how our minds play tricks on us,  was you prescribed 50mg? I’ve seen people say they snap the tablet in half so they’re only taking 25mg. How are you feeling  after day 5? Have you had any side effects? Sorry for the lengthy reply, I’ve not really spoken to anyone that I’m suffering with anxiety and now people are talking about it openly on here I feel like I need to get it all of my chest aha xx

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