Sertraline for sleep anxiety. Positive comments only

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hello

has anyone here had an issue trying to fall asleep?

i m taking sertraline for sleep anxiety as each time i try falling asleep there is an adrenaline rush n this wakes me. i have not had any issues. i am on day 2 of 50 mg. anyone with success stories as i need them. hardly slept last night just rested due to the above issue. please help

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    Yeah i lay awake for hours im on 150mg then the next day im shattered all day

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    Sleep problems are an initial symptom of sertraline. It should improve after about 2 weeks. Talk to your GP about giving you sleeping tablets but they will be reluctant to do so when you are only a few days into sertraline.

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