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james40575
james40575

hi, im 3 days in on 50mg and feeling terrible. im suffering from bad anxiety due to moving and a few other things changing in my life this year. for some weird reason my brain is foccusing on my blinking and i get awful anxiety because ive convinced myself il never be able to stop thinking about blinking (i know it sounds ridiculous) its actually making me think im going insane and will never be normal again. will sertraline help with this? any advice or even just to chat would be appreciated, thanks

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  • chloe64934
    chloe64934 james40575

    Posted

    Hi James,

    I can empathise. I was on this for a week and it made my anxiety so much worse so by choice i stopped, but i was told by many it gets worse before it gets better so you do whats best for you.

    I have recently got a bad sense of anxiety for naseua and being sick. Ive never liked being sick, or i havent been sick in years however ive recently had gastro troubles hence the constant worry of being sick. I can totally understand where youre coming from, i used to have the same with blinking, even swallowing.

    I hope the tablets help you, everyone is different. I think the best medicine is always keeping yourself distracted and occupied, im currently trying to stay active in the gym and push myself to go for walks, read books. But it is different for everyone.

    You are normal and you are not insane, everyone has moments like these but they will get better. Think positively, youve taken the first step by taking medicine to help you through the process.

    Always here if you need to chat James.

    • james40575
      james40575 chloe64934

      Posted

      thanks for your reply, you had the blinking thing ? where your convinced youl never stop thinking about it and it gives you anxiety? how did you get over it and how long did it last? appreciate your time.

    • chloe64934
      chloe64934 james40575

      Posted

      I would say over the years i have had health anxiety, so occasionally i have been too aware of my blinking or staring (my eyes feel heavy as i type this) but i never let it get to me too much (easier said than done). Even when i see someone blinking too much on tv i feel as if im going to do the same.

      Im not too sure how long it lasted, but i can promise you it wont last forever and it will become a time it will go. Thats what i keep telling myself with the nasuea episode im having, eventually i will distarct myself and think positively so so much that it will eventually go away.

      The more you worry, the worse it will get. Accept the anxiety and tell yourself you are stronger than this and this time next month or year you will be laughing at how different life is. Distraction is key. When you feel your mind working over time about the blinking, perhaps take 5 to lie down in a dark room and relax your eyes listening to music or a podcast and tell yourself that this WILL help. At the moment, to distarct myself from the naseua i tell myself that wine gum sweets and peppermint tea are magical and it simply distracts me (when im in a situation i cant relax or go for a walk).

      Dont give up. This wont be forever,

    • james40575
      james40575 chloe64934

      Posted

      thank you, its weird its not the blinking itself its the idea that il be conciously thinking about it forever and it just drives me mad 😦

  • SerotoninSurfer
    SerotoninSurfer james40575

    Posted

    Hi James, you are not going insane. It is just the anxiety and should settle in time. When your caught in the cycle of negative thoughts or obsessive thoughts it truly feels like it will be like that forever but this will pass. Great advice from Chloe. Listen to music, get absorbed in a book, got for a walk or run,anything to distract yourself. When i get in a pattern of negative thinking i do little exercises in my mind like naming all the football club names i can remember from A to Z. It's all about distraction and changing the pattern of thoughts. Cognitive Behavourial Therapy (CBT) can help on its own or in tandem with the medication. Good luck and keep talking to people and dont be afraid to ask for help.

    • james40575
      james40575 SerotoninSurfer

      Posted

      youre right about distraction but the problem comes back as soon as im not distracted again. its more the anxiety reaction that comes from me thinking 'this will never pass and il now be thinking about blinking forever' and tbh i know its stupid but it scares me the idea of being stuck forever in a continuous loop . thanks for replying

  • Jamespa
    Jamespa james40575

    Posted

    whilst i havent experienced this i have had bad side affects at the beginning of the medication but it does get better and you will look back on this and see how much better you are. if you feel able its worth persevering for a good 4 weeks

    • james40575
      james40575 Jamespa

      Posted

      yea i will do, can sertraline help with my blinking thing ?

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