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martyn72
martyn72

I came of Pristiq about 8 weeks ago for anxiety/depression and tried to ho with no meds. Had my 6 week honeymoon period but steadily went downhill and crashed big time last weekend. I've now gone on to my docs prescribed medication but started 50mg of Sertraline and it has put my anxiety in to a constant state of fight/flight that is literally unbearable. I can't function, I cant rest, i feel hopeless that it will never get better and its only because of my kids i think im still here. Spoke with my doc and we are going to taper me now 1/4 for 2 days, the 1/2 for 2 more, then the full 50. I am allowed 2mg of valium 3 times per day and that gives me some respite and about 7pm at night it settles ever so slightly but im scared to go to sleep because i wake up in the morning with a jolt of anxiety and i the have to try and survive another day of pure mental torture. Please help or give me some assurance it will,get better.

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  • joanne04298
    joanne04298 martyn72

    Posted

    Hi I understand where you are coming from. It feels like there is no escape from it. yes it does get better after about 6 weeks but the wait can be torture. what symptoms are you suffering from.

  • emma91180
    emma91180 martyn72

    Posted

    hi im new to this forum but im the exact same i sit on here reading all these signs and when it will get better mine started couple months back i have children too i tried without medication and it went away for 4weeks then it came back worse so I went to the doctors I've been on sertraline 5weeks and 3days today and I was doing great till 2 days ago and I've started panicking all the time I can't eat nor sleep and I'm constantly anxious so ringing my gp today to see what they say I will keep you updated im on 50mg sertraline

    • jamesW1990
      jamesW1990 emma91180

      Posted

      Hi Emma, yes , please keep me updated on what the doctors say.

      I'm in the similar boat. I was on 150mg but my son had a fit last Thursday and ever since that day I have had terrible anxiety l, not eating, stomach pains and cramps and just want it too stop. Doctors have increased my dosage from 150mg to 200mg (yesterday) so it's day 2 of 200mg, I have no appetite and these god awful thoughts racing through my head. just want someone to talk too as I don't want to worry my wife and children.

      hope you feel better soon

      all the best

      James

    • jack282828
      jack282828 jamesW1990

      Posted

      Hi James,

      We seem to be in a similar situation.

      Racing thoughts can be deliberating, I have gone up to 150mg 4 weeks ago, but mostly having periods of racing and thoughts and increased anxiety periodically after 2 weeks. My Psychiatrist has said this will hopefully settle within the next few weeks. How long have you been on sertraline?

      Cheers

      Jack

    • jamesW1990
      jamesW1990 jack282828

      Posted

      Hi Jack l,

      hope you are well. yes , it sounds the same l, my anxiety is really bad 1st thing in the morning, some mornings I dread getting up.

      I was on 150mg for roughly 8 weeks then noticed a dip in my mood then between weeks 9 and 10 the anxiety and depression got to a point where I couldn't cope. day 3 of 200mg and I feel numb so emotions or anything.

      hope you are well.

      James

    • jack282828
      jack282828 jamesW1990

      Posted

      Hi mate,

      I completely understand that feeling, when I first wake up I feel like im waiting for my head to start scanning to see if the anxiety is still there and then it starts.

      How long have you been on sertraline altogether?

      I have found exercise really helps, walking daily even if just a short walk. Has the doc given you anything else to help with the anxiety, diazepam etc ? It can be massively overwhelming,I for sure have reached this stage previously.

      Keeping going mate, remember a storm does not last forever, better days are on the way!!

      Cheers

      Jack

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