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Sertraline and Waking up every time with anxiety

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Neelie44567
Neelie44567

This is the seventh week on sertraline for anxiety and depression and my mood has improved. Side effects such as stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, have improved or disappeared altogether. I still have flashes of panic, and occasional intrusive thoughts, but I am much better than eight weeks ago. Still, every night I wake up at the same time and the intrusive thoughts keep me awake 15-30 minutes. It's hard to slow down my breathing to fall back to sleep. Sometimes I take a nap during the day and wake up feeling anxious or depressed. Will these side effects diminish in time?

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  • jan34534
    jan34534 Neelie44567

    Posted

    they may diminish but everyone is different. when you wake up and have intrusive thoughts or rapid breathing , listen to a short effective meditation for panic on you tube called Stop panic attacks now. she guides u thru it and my breathing relaxes and i have more control.

    another i really like is called ITS OK by Laura . she has a very soothing reassuring voice!

    • Neelie44567
      Neelie44567 jan34534

      Posted

      Thank-you. The intrusive thoughts are all but gone during the day, but it's back to square one upon awakening. For me, the intrusive thoughts are so horrible. I will try your video suggestions.

    • ann55375
      ann55375 Neelie44567

      Posted

      i have the same but cant get out of the bit. intrusive thoughts are so hard to get rid of. i thought it was only me getting them.

    • Neelie44567
      Neelie44567 ann55375

      Posted

      Intrusive thoughts can start the spiral of panic. Often they feel like I'm being ambushed, and the results are completely draining. I am trying to find better ways to stop these altogether. I have windows where I feel normal, but they always bounce back.

    • ann55375
      ann55375 Neelie44567

      Posted

      did your dr give you anything to help, mine gave me diazepam and now i cant get off it, need help

  • amy50398
    amy50398 Neelie44567

    Posted

    hi, im dealing with anxiety and im on sertraline. i do get headaches and i have bad thoughts of thinking something bad is going to happen. my anxiety gets worse when i see things online or on tv of something happening to someone regarding their health. plus im stressed bc my husband is looking for a job, we might be moving. does anyone have any advice?

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