Sertraline help!

Hi Ann, i feel nice and calm but i always do in the evenings, thank you for asking. I hope you have had a better day? I spoke to my GP who wants me to up my meds tonight so im going to take 75mg for a week and see how i go. I don't read the negative stories either.. We WILL beat this together 😊 have a lovely evening and i hope you sleep really well, i am here if you need me Ann xxx

Hi, hope you dont mind me posting to you but you seem so like e with your symptoms.   I woke with panic , took a diazepam, still not feeling great. Other days wake feeling nauseous and take anti sickness pill . Trying to get through day is just somhRd whe yours anxious ad nauseous.  Imam not aure if Imfelt better becore starting this route or not. Sorry about typing, not 100% just now.

Please don't apologise Ann, you can message anytime. How long have you been in Sertraline? And how many mg are you taking?

Im really sorry you're feeling unwell its awful isn't it. But you arent alone as we all have these side effects. Its totally normal unfortunately. Everyome says it gets worse before it gets better xx

Hey, i feel like a zombie. I took a diazepam for my panic attack but at least im not having an attack, just have moderate anxiety which i can deal with. Im sorry you feel sick, i haven't had that side effect xx i know how you feel about getting back to normal. Its so depressing 😢

Hi, thanks for your support, it does help.

i am into my second week of 50mg but feeling worse inasmuch as i am very jittery along with the nausea and feel quite unlike seeing anyone. I wonder if this will really get better given time, i had hoped by now to feel a little better but i know people feel worse often.  How many weeks to give this before calling it a day is my concern.  Even going for a walk is frightening me.  Maybe diazepam will assist there. Just dont know.  If it was only the anxiety and nausea i feel i could cope, but the increased frightened feeling is scary.

I feel just like you Ann. I have panic disorder and social agoraphobia so i don't leave the house unless i manage to walk my dog around the block. I was on 50mg for 15 days and felt so bad from 630 till early evening. I have constant panic attacks and high anxiety and cry all the time. I spoke to my GP yesterday who said its all normal side effects . it does get worse while the drug is getting into your brain and doing its job. I upped my Sertraline to 75mg last night. My Doctor wanted me to go to 100mg but i was too frightened of feeling even worse. You aren't alone in this Ann. So you have any diazepam? I found they help me alot with the fear xx

Well at least that's helping until the meds start to work. What side effects have you been getting? I just hope it starts to improve soon, I get anxious about not getting better too, vicious circle xx

Thank you Michelle. I get constant panic attacks from the second i wake till early evening. I cant explain how bad it is. But the diazepam has stopped my attacks so far today which is amazing. And you're right, it is a vicious circle. The more we worry about being anxious or having attacks we bring them on xx 😔

Hi Ann, no of course I don't mind you posting to me, it's good to talk. Sorry your feeling bad today. It is awful. Try and hang in there, that's why a lot of people say they don't work as they come off them to soon, they say it's around 6-8weeks to feel the effect. It sounds sooo long away but the side effects, nausea etc should ease off after a few weeks, just got to get through that first. It's a long journey but we will get there. Have you got anything to try and take your mind of things? I know it's harder than it sounds as I'm the same, constant thoughts going through my head. If it wasn't for the heightened anxiety and low mood I could deal with all the other side effects, it's just there worse do makes it harder! Xx

Well that's good if they are helping you. Have you tried a beta blocker? Doesn't deal with your 'head' but more the physical symptoms which may help you through your panic attacks. I used to get panic attacks a few years ago but only had 1or 2 this time so I know exactly what you mean, it's so awful. Where you from Nicola? Xx

I haven't tried those no? Also my doctor didn't suggest them when i spoke to her yesterday. Could that be cos i have diazepam? Its nice talking to someone who know how bad they are so thank you x and i live on The Isle of Wight. How about you? Xxx

It's no problem Maybe ask and see what she says. I don't think you can take them with diazepam tho but your not aloud long on them anyway so maybe try and see? My dr give me some which I've taken as and when. It slows your heart rate down rather than it jumping out of your chest. Do you work or you off at the moment? I'm self employed so have to work. Started back this week as I took time off for Christmas, it's been hard, just wanted to curl up in my bed. I live near Chester xx

Hi Nicola, well i havent taken a sertraline since the night before last and was telling you earlier that i didnt think i should carry in with them, but just had a big anxiety attack due to seeing my BP was very high compared to normal even tho id had a betablocker earlier. I had halved my dose of betablocker due to dizziness, now it looks like its not enough for me. The doc said BP is ok in the circumstances and try not to obsess about it. I mentioned i was scared of the sertraline and he told me its affective and i ought to try it. He said the nasty side effects should lessen after about ten days tho some people take up to 6 weeks to get the benefits. I have no option but to try it Nicola because i clearly cant get well without it. Im booked in with a dictor on 23rd so i'll review it then and also discuss HRT and whether that could help in addition or whether its an alternative to AD's. Ive had the sert with food so hoping i dont feel sick like last time. What time do you take it and do you take it with food? Thanks Nicola xx

I will definitely ask thank you x and im self employed too but been lucky enough to have a month off. I wont go back till im better There is no way i could go to work 😢 you should be so proud of yourself going to work, that's a massive achievement 😊

Hi michelle, what dose of betablocker are you on? I was on 40 mg as and when but was dizzy and unsteady on feet, cut down to 20mg but had an anxiety attack this morning when checked BP and it was 157 over something ( used to be less than 120 before all this). I rang doc and he said its not a cause for concern especially with anxiety, and persuaded me to try the sertraline saying the bad side effects should lift after 10 days and people see the benefits sometimes up to 6 weeks. Looks like theres no such thing as a quick fix so back in there with you all on the sertraline mystery tour! Thank god for this forum cos i dont know how we'd get thru it without speaking to others in same boat. Yes i also find the BBs stop the pounding heart, i still feel anxious and think anxious thoughts but without the frequent palps i was having. This anxiety has crept up on me over 2 years during menopause transition, so i blame my hormones! May try hrt when Im a bit calmer. How long have you been on sertraline and how is it going? Julie x

Oh Julie i really feel for you. Please don't be frightened you arent alone okay. I take mine in the evening at midnight, and no not with food as i can't keep any food down. I take mine at that time as im asleep when i drug is doing its thing. It takes about 3 hours to get in

your system Ive been told. See how you feel and if taking it during the day doesn't work you can change it to the evening tomorrow x i have BP between 190-210 when i have really bad attacks and the doctors at A&E just get me to breathe deep breaths and it does eventually come down. Its all about understanding that it will pass and it won't kill you. If your Doctor says don't worry then don't worry, or try not to i do know its very hard as i go through it everyday all day x stick with the Sertraline and i will be here everyday to talk through how you feel. Im 16 days in now so i will know what you're going through x its going to be okay 😊xxx

Thanks Nicola, i really hope it starts working soon for you and like Michelle said, betablockers would keep your bp down and so you dont feel the panic in your chest so much, and they protect your heart from the adrenalin surges. May be worth taking instead of the diazepam. Thinking i may need to get signed off sick if i do feel bad every day, will see how it goes over weekend. Xx

Oh yes, how much i agree with you on this. Trying to hang in there, meds for the anxiety helping just a little and anti nausea med a bit too.  Some days have managed to eat by evening, just a small amount.   I am taking my 50 in the morning so it doesnt affect my sleep.  Wonder if i might feel better if i took it at night.  Just trying to get through day. You are right i need something to take my mind off the physical effects, i have been using crossword puzzles, some days my brain works, others its harder. Today we have snow, i also have bird feeding system and enjoy seeing different birds outside window.   Have you any hints on keeping mind off things?  Ticking off the days in the hope the increasing anxiety will start to abate- any thoughts on how long that will take, even a small drop would give a bit of hope. Thanks for contact xx

I will ask the GP about those, im not sure how BB help panic attacks? Im new to all this so will find out x thank you x and yes get signed off if you need too. Fingers crossed you will one of those people who just have a rough few days and then you're fine 😊

Hi ann, spoke to doctor today and he said 10 days to see improvement. I took one at night and was sick next morning and high anxiety all day, just took one at lunch today and starting to feel heavy and weird! I dont know whens best to take it? Good luck x

Thanks hun. I took sertraline at lunch today n feel weird n heavy! Betablockers keep heart at a steady pace so you dont get the racing heart and related fear because the betablockers stop the adrenalin sending your heart crazy! Its just that id halved my dose due to dizziness so it hasnt kept my BP as low as it was when on 40mg. so i need to up dose to 40 and suffer dizziness as well as taking sertraline and suffering whatever that throws at me. Cant cope with work or jobcentre right now as well so i'll prob get a sicknote on monday xx

Your story is so like mine. Do please tell me when you get any slight uplift as you are a few days ahead. I am supposed to go to 100 on tuesday but like you i think its too much as im still having initial effects so i think 75 is a very sensible way to go. I look forward to hearing how you get on with that.  Yes my go gave me diazepam which i am using - 2mg not doing much but she said dont be afraid to take a five if needed. Trying not to do that yet but keeping open mind. Funnily enough i cannot cry, i want to but it wont come.  Fingers crossed for another day which may improve.

I wonder why the doctor didn't prescribe them for me? I will ask her on my next visit, thanks hun x oh its just so hard to try and be positive isn't it. I try to think that in a few weeks we will look back and all this will be 100% worth it. This medication is meant to be amazing once its in your system so its best to stick with it x maybe take them before bed? I don't get as much sleep but i find im less affected by them that way xx

I had 75mg last night and don't feel any different. If its the same in a few days i will go to 100mg and of course i will keep you updated. I took 5mg this morning to stop my attacks and i still haven't had one and that was at 7am! I do feel very groggy but i think that's because i took it as soon as i opened my eyes x i took 10 last night and slept amazing. Im not scared of the diazepam at all, it helps so much when you need it xx

Hi Julie, I was given 40mg aswell to take twice a day if needs be but only ever took 2 tablets which where on different days. The first time I felt a little spaced but it did help with the heart. I know it awful but the sooner you get on it the better. To be honest I took 1 like you 1 afternoon in October and the next day I was so ill, was in bed all week and it scared me but the dr said I probably had a bug too so that didn't help so I tried again but told the dr I wanted to split the dose so she agreed but told me to up it in a week so that's what I did. Did 6days on 25mg then 50mg for 12days, the first few days on 25mg I wasn't too bad but then the side effects started but everyone is different. I definitely think you should try again maybe start slower, there is side effects for all meds but when anxious it's not the best! I take mine in the morning but some find it better in th evening so do what you feels right. Keep me posted hoe your getting on. I've never posted anything before but this forum has been a life saver. Stay positive xx

What do you do Nicola? I wish I could have some time off but I have to work, I have 2 children so need the money. With being self employed if you don't work, you don't get paid. How are you feeling now? Xx

Im a painter and decorator, i have two children as well. Its so hard but i cant work at all there's no way, so i just have to deal with the loss. What do you do?

Im feeling quite calm. Im surprised that one 5mg diazepam has kept of the panic attacks all day! I haven't left my bed as im so dizzy and sick but no panic attacks is like a blessing from god for me x How are you feeling hun? Xx

Yes maybe ill go back to taking it before bed with a dry cracker. Just had another anxiety attack about sinething the doc said...he said not to take amitriptyline as well whilst being investigated for a possible heart problem...i said that my usual dic had said that my ecg was normal just with something slight on it that she couldnt explain and were doing the loop monitor to see if readon for palpitations (which i get with anxiety!) so now hes got me worrying again that i may have a heart problem! She stressed me last week saying it was atrial fibrillation then a few days ago she said it isnt that! No wonder im stressed! Glad you font feel any worse on the stronger dose. And yes, its supposed to be very effective once it works...i wonder if we'll end up being those permanently cheerful people who pee you off?! Lol i live in hope xx

Thanks Michelle. I asked doc if worth taking 25 mg for a week and he said no, 50s the lowest dose. He persuaded me to try it and i feel ive gone too far with anxiety now to solve it on my own, just means i will have to go off work cos no way i can deal with classes of children feeling like this (supply teacher but its a shame cos i have just been given some regular days also i have an interview next thursday which i would have liked to have gone for). Not sleeping enough which makes me feel even worse xx

Oh Julie you must be so confused i really feely for you! All this worry will make you worse its one vicious circle isn't it 😔 And yes we definitely will be those people lol and all this will be a distant memory 👍

Yes im just hoping he saw that im booked in for the loop monitoring and assumed they think there might be a problem, whereas my other doctor played it down n said it showed something minor which might tie in with my palpitations, but not atrial fibrillation,she said it was normal, but she didnt understand it and couldnt explain, even tho she'd spoken to a cardiologist! Youd think they could be more tactful with people with panic disorders and health anxiety! Cple of hrs since sertraline n feeling ok now, not sick n not too weird, might even be able to doze a bit x

Also, i shouldnt be worrying about a potential minor heart problem when i know they can fix just about anything with meds or procedures! Its better to know and get it fixed than not!! Wish i was stronger n more optimistic about health stuff, i disappoint myself x

Exactly! You'd think knowing about your health anxiety they would try and deal with this issue faster as well! Ahh im so glad that you feel well!! Sometimes its just knowing that its all normal and you have people going through the same thing to make you feel better. Especially having health anxiety x have a little doze if you need, i would x and im here for you later if you need a chat xx take care till then hun 😊

Omg don't be silly, never feel you disappoint yourself! Im the same as you, hey we are what we are and we have to love ourselves. There are some awful people in this world and all you do is worry about health... Its fine to do that. Everyone does! Its just you have it a bit worse but these meds will fix that 👍

Yes the dr said it was best I started with 50mg but I was to scared to so just said split it but must go up within a week which I did. It's upto you tho. Yes I know what you mean but you will get there. Where abouts are you Julie? That's a shame about the interview do the school know what your going through? Yes not sleeping isn't the greatest thing but it will happen xx

Hi Ann, I've no idea why my message went to the moderator. How are you feeling now? I dont think it matter when you take the meds if your goner get side effects you will, everyone is different. Yes I enjoy watching the birds too, trying listening to music or watch your favourite programme, I know it's easier said than done tho. I have 2 children so they keep me busy and I started back at work Monday so that is aswel. Yes I have nights when I feel ok, which is small but improvement also I had an ok day on Wednesday, woke up anxious and feeling sick but once took anti sickness tablet, made me sleepy I felt abit better. You will get good days and bad days but the good will start out weighing the bad xx

So a physical job then, I'm a cleaner so I have all my regular clients so didn't want to let them down either, although 2 of them know as there more friends. How old are your children? Mine are 10 & 5, daughter & son.

I woke up feeling like I as going to be sick and I took anti sickness tablet which helped, I've been to work today and I feel ok at the moment, I'm tired as still not sleeping but I feel quite calm which is a good thing. How you feeling now? Xx

Ahh bless you x And mine are 20 yr old daughter and a 14 yr old son x

Im glad your tablet worked and you are feeling calm 😊 Hopefully you will sleep really well tonight if you're tired now x

Im feeling quite calm and actually have a little appetite so am going to try some toast and hope it stays down xx

I hope so, I'm just so exhausted could sleep for a week.

That's good you feel you can eat something, that's what I ate toast, biscuits, cereal as long as something inside. I feel quite hungry all the time now xx

I always feel that when i lay down to nap my anxiety spikes its so frustrating x how long did you say you have been on the Sertraline? I've not had a meal in two weeks now xx

I've been on it now for 18days now, 6days I was on 25mg. Your appetite will come back, mine has. How long have you been on it for? Xx

Okay thank you.. I have been on it for 14 days 50mg and last night upped to 75 as was too scared to take 100 as I've had such bad side effects xx

Similar time to me then. I've got the drs next Wednesday so she'll probably up my dose too but I'll be doing the same as you and take 75mg for a few days. It's scary, I just hope we don't get bad side effects again xx

Well i didn't feel any worse after upping last night so hopefully i wont for the rest of the week, i will let you know though. I was very tempted to just take 100mg and get it over and done with but im not that brave lol xx

Well that's a good sign then!! I know I'd be the same, maybe do a few more days then go up to 100mg. Keep me posted xx

I hope so! And that's what im thinking, maybe wait till the weekend up up then? I will lwtvyiu know hun xx

Yes I'd do the that. Hopefully you'll be ok. You still feeling ok? Xx

Fingers and toea crossed lol x

I have some anxiety but not out of control thankfully. How are you feeling this evening? Xx

Yes I'm the same, feel ok just very tired just hope I sleep ok later, may get a bath and see if that helps xx

Ahh i hope you feel better soon x i always find a nice bubble bath and candles relax me x i might even try a glass of wine tonight? Xx

Yes me too. I love a glass too but not supposed to drink on the meds but everyone reacts differently. Enjoy xx

I asked my GP this and she said the odd glass wont do anything and is fine. But one glass might make you feel like you've had 2. I will see how i feel later xx

Hi Nicola, hows your evening? I had quite a calm afternoon after taking the sertraline at lunch but anxiety just started building up again so had another half a betablocker, the evenings are worse when on my own. Even tho i had a good long chat with an old friend whos had experience of antidepressants. He said take it hour by hour and youll soon get thru a day! We have no choice do we? Lol i didnt make it out today...i keep saying maybe tomorrow. Hope you are good x

How are you feeling Michelle? I live in Nottingham. The interviews at the tax office as im ready for a change from teaching. Will see how i am nect week, i wont rule it out, the job starts between april and june so potentially time to get well again. How do you get through anxiety attacks...distraction or roll with them? x

Hi Julie, how you feeling since taking meds? Dr did want to start me on 50mg then increase to 100mg after a week but I asked if I could split it because I was scared of the side effects so did 25mg for 6days then rest on 50mg xx

Hi there

thanks for the uplifting thoughts. Not such a great morning between nausea then needed the diazepam for anxiety which seems to be building day on day. Is this normal?  Got out for a short time later but can't face food shops just now. Its also snowing which means any walking exercise i like to do isnt on. Will see what another night brings and hope one day will outweigh all this.

Hi Julie, I live near Chester. Fingers crossed you'll be ok for next week, would be a same to miss it. I'm ok, been ok this afternoon and this evening but started to get the odd anxiety and crazy thoughts again. I'm goner get a bath soon so hopefully will try and relax me. I try to concentrate on my breathing but it's difficult xx

hows the day been. Hope the diaz kept you going. Do you think as the sertraline builds up the anxiety will start to dissipate.  Such an unknown territory for me. Ive taken same as you and managed but a bit uncomfortable up until teatime. Hoping a good sleep for you and better tomorrow

Hi Ann, sorry your having a bad day. Yes you will feel worse before you get better which is not the greatest when you feel bad anyway. Where abouts are you? We haven't had any snow yet xx

Hi, yes i am now realising worse before better, just not sure how much worse!  Its Scotland and freezing here. You sound a bit better, hope thats the case

Just stay strong you will get through this. Oh yes I bet it's really cold up there. I felt abit better this afternoon and this evening but I've got abit of anxiety that has creeped in recently. I'm going to get a bath soon and hope that will relax me abit xx

Ah sorry to hear that Julie, one day soon when tomorrow comes it will all be gone and everything will be working as it should be 😊 i didn't make it out today I've felt sick and dizzy but no panic attacks at all which has been brilliant xx

Hey, yes i do definitely believe that Ann and praying for that also! That one diazepam has lasted me right through and just slight anxiety for a short time but no panic attacks so im very pleased this evening. Was a bit miserable and tearful this morning but that could be the up dose? Thank you 😊

I hope that you manage to have a chilled evening and that anxiety goes away for you x spend some time chatting with people on here it really does help lots xxx

Aww so glad youve not had panic attacks. Ive had 3 and hoping thats it! I felt quite calm for a good 5 hrs on sertraline then whoosh! Anxiety back! Just gotta lie low n pop the pills and maybe find some jobs to do around the house when i can or a short walk or even just sit outside for a few minutes, turning into a vampire! Lol this is worse than anything ive ever experienced (and ive had chronic migraines for 20 yrs!) they were a doddle in comparison cos at least in between them i functioned normally! I know youre a lot younger but do you know if your anxiety is hormone related? X

Im sorry to hear that, panic attacks are the worst 😔 i also find that fresh air helps, i can only go in my garden but we have snow tonight and its freezing so am staying inside! And no mine isn't hormone related hun x have you managed to eat much? I didn't manage to eat today xx

Im sorry to hear that, panic attacks are the worst 😔 i also find that fresh air helps, i can only go in my garden but we have snow tonight and its freezing so am staying inside! And no mine isn't hormone related hun x have you managed to eat much? I didn't manage to eat today xx

No snow in the midlands yet! I managed a banana with the sertraline and half a bowl of soup tonight! Will try a yoghurt! HR nice n slow n steady again after another half a betablocker. Do you think the sertraline gives you more anxiety than before you started it? X

Well done for eating! And happy your HR is calm 😊 And no its not worse but it is constant all day every day that's the kicker x i used to get days where i was fine x are you worrying about the Sertaline? Xx

Hi Nicola, no it has been better than i thought...just one PA since I took it at lunch. Just wish i could sleep all night, we feel so much worse in the morning after a poor sleep. Are your kids both at home? Do they keep you company? X

And yes I'm the same, id have a bad PA day then a few unsteady days getting over it...this time its been 2 weeks on loop with no normal day. And i think the lack of sleep is keeping it going. Maybe need to by some night nurse or kalms. Do you take anything for sleep? X

One is really good 😊 i hate the mornings too as i always wake mid panic attack so i hate going to bed at night x yes both at home and yea they are really good, i prefer to be alone when im.having an attack as i deal with it better xx

Yes that's understandable, i wish someone was around to give me a hug when im having one and talk some sense into me lol. Before i took the betablockers i was waking 4-5 times a night straight into a panic attack, which is why i went to docs cos before that i only had daytime ones and i used to sleep all night. Since the BBs i tend to wake once, not jnto a panic attack, but cant get back to sleep even tho ive had only maybe 4-5 hrs. So it is progress in that im not having the nocturnal panic attacks. tBH it felt like i was already in the panic attack as i woke up, as if it was that that had woken me. I reckon it shouldnt be long before you start to feel better, but maybe ask about BBs to take the edge of the PA symptoms. I take propranalol 20mg up to 120 mg a day but today ive had 80mg and may have another 20mg before bed if my pulse is racing. I just feel it in my wrist now because it scares me too much when i get a high BP on the monitor...if its racing in my wrist i pop a BB without the panic of seeing a high reading! Imagine how many people have high BP and never know cos they dont check it and live in ignorant bliss lol. Too much self checking just perpetuates the anxiety. See, im learning! Lol xx

That's what happens to me in the morning, its like the PA has woke me to x and yes you are learning and that helps so much! I will ask Do for about the BBs as i could deal with everything else x i do know what you mean about not looking at your BP, its like me, as soon as i feel a slight 1% feeling that is remotely like the start of a PA the boom i have one! Its so annoying knowing whats going on but not being able to control it xx

Yes it's an ordeal for sure, so nice when a calm period eventually follows though and that tightness leaves your chest. Do you know what dose we should end up on? I naively thought itd always be 50 mg! xx

I thought the same! God knows im afraid we all seem to be different. Im hoping 100 will be my number but i just don't know xx

Hi Nicola, did you ger much of a sleep and how are you feeling? I managed about 6-7 hrs i think, woke once and got straight back, which is a first in a fortnight! Could do with a cple more hrs, maybe later! I did start getting that unease in chest shortly after waking but taken a betablocker so if it is the start of a PA that should dum it down. I guess if we wake and have that anxious thought of a PA its enough to trigger one. How did we get so sensitive to releasing adrenaline? Yup its def happened so ive popped the other half betablocker so 40mg. Maybe tomor i should just go for the full tablet on waking. At least ive had progress at night and more sleep might make for a calmer day hopefully! I wonder how many people suffer like this? Did you have much snow? Nothing here yet, just wild and wet! Hope you are OK? xx

Im trying to do that thing where you acknowledge it, accept it, breathe and keep calm...and go and clean the bathroom! The sensations are disconcerting being in the chest, this is the difficult part, to be confident that nothing bad will happen and it'll pass...xx

Hi Michelle, how is this day for you? One more step along the way. Hope you are feeling you are getting somewhere.  I am ust the same, woke with anxiety had to use valium. Feeling down that i cannot get out and about like i used to and turning down invitations from friends for coffee as i just dont want to see anybody.  What is wrong with me, so unlike myself.  It is a form of self isolation and i was hoping this med would help but so far its made it worse. I wonder how many days i need to be on it to help.  I had a really bad experience with prozac 20 years ago, had to get off it after five months. Dont want the same thing here.  Wondering if my body is intolerant to these medications in general. Any help from people here is appreciated.

Hwy Julie, i have only just woken up.. I had 11houra sleep and i feel really zombie like and miserable but no anxiety or panic yet. I did have some trouble around 2am with panic but i did go back off, i assuming that is the increase in the Sertraline? And yes try taking the full tablet and see how you go? Im glad you got some sleep and hopefully that will be every night now! And we had a couple of inches but not enough! I hope you get some soon x how are you feeling now? Xx

Hi Nicola, great you slept, makes such a difference. I dont get panic attacks, just anxiety which feels like agitation so woke with it today. So scared to put this 50 dose up to 100 next week as i feel so bad.  Keep asking my dh if i am  going mad.  Maybe this med just doesnt suit me? Psychiatrist just judged in five mins and said try this! What to do next is my dilemma, felt slightly better before i took these i think. Any ideas from others helpful.

Hey Ann. I would say stick with it! I was on 50mg for 15 day and now its been two days on 75mg and i don't feel worse. I haven't had one panic attack yet which is a god send, just anxiety. Maybe do what i did and go to up to 75 then to 100. I was scared like you and my doctor is so support I am very like. I can promise you i have no ill effects from going to 75 x

Hi Nicola, wow that's a long sleep! I had the adrenalin dump first thing and a cple of waves of anxiety over the next cple hours, took sertraline at 11 and had a friend round for a chat, he's a policeman who was suicidal years ago with ptsd and managed to overcome it and came back stronger than before, returned to work full time. He also suffered panic attacks so it was really helpful talking to someone who'd got thru it and mustve been in a worse way than me. Feeling a bit anxious again now he's gone, might try n sleep, how you feeling now? x

Hi Ann, it's hard to know what to do for the best isnt it, especially as we tend to feel worse in the short term, but from what i hear youve got to go thru it to come out the other end. How long have you been on sertraline? Ive only been on it 3 days plus betablockers to calm the heart.

Ah bless him, im so glad you have someone close to you that understands that is amazing! I feel fine today! Second day of upping to 75mg and i really feel a bit better. Im actually going out for a walk to the beach 😊

Wow Nicola! That's amazing! You may have turned the corner then, do you feel calmer on 75mg? How many days have you been on it? X

I don't know?? I feel really better but it could just be today i know our moods go up and down for quite a while on this drug. And yes i feel better on 75mg, but it has only been 2 days remember x i haven't even taken any diazepam today and have had no anxiety today at all x i think i will do another 3 days on 75mg and go to 100 as do still feel a bit down but i will see xx

Did you do 2 weeks on 50mg? Its sounding very promising Nicola! No diazepam either! And youre not taking betablockers! Thats brilliant, its got to be the sertraline working! Gives me hope xx

Yes i did 15days first, and yes, no diazepam! Its amazing to be able to leave my house and not be frightened x Julie it IS the Sertraline its what is does remember x im not getting my hopes up too much as we have good and bad days but today is good x be positive hun, i didn't think it was going to work for you, you know how bad i have been 😊 it WILL work for you xx

Ive been 10 days and had the nausea and extra anxiety which i am controlling with diazepam.  I dont have racing heart at all so no beta blockers. I am listening to all those saying keep going but im finding it difficult, the anxiety is making me not want to leave the house, not good.  Well we are the only ones who know our own bodies and can control what we put into them. Such a dilemma as i definitely feel worse now than two weeks ago.

Its okay you are going through exactly the same as i did, today is the first day i left the house x so what you are going through is normal honestly.. Ann try just to breathe, and listen to everyone who is going through this and coming through the other side. You are doing so well and it won't be long now x

Yes ive just read your original post at 14 days, you were depairing, panic attacks all day. Youve turned the corner! I cant wait to feel calm again, this is the worst time of my life and i know you know what i mean! So pleased for you that youre having a good day at last xx

I meant 'despairing' lol x

I cant explain how bad i felt, its like i was so bad that no one knew, like i was worse than everyone else and no one understood. Which now im a bit more sane i know was mad, we are all going through the same yes maybe some are worse than others, but at the end if it we are all battling and to each of us it is a mountain that we cant reach the top of. Well im praying that im finally getting there cos that means you ladies are right there not far behind me at all!! I really hope i can make you feel more positive xx

Yes its a dilemma but looks like Nicola is turning the corner so it shouldnt be much longer for you. Ive got a way to go...only day 3 and im finding it very difficult but gotta roll with it. X

Yes I know exactly what you mean...ive been wondering...are other people getting these adrenalin dumps then the squirming feeling in your chest followed by the waves of panic and fear...racing pulse etc, it feels so bad you think other peoples cant be as bad! X

Yes! That's exactly right. So i know exactly how you feel hun and ask me as many questions as you like x it seems a mile away but now im here it doesn't seem so bad, easy for me to say i know! I just hope im not jinxing myself and today is just a one off lol xx

No I dont think youd get a one off.,just thinking, to get to that point of calm without any panic attacks will give our minds time to heal and restore positive thinking, and having days like today where youre able to go out and do normal things without it being wrecked by an attack, it will all help to restore normal positive thinking and surely then onwards and upwards! Just to be able to take my mum to the supermarket or meet my friend for a coffee will be amazing! We dont ask for much do we lol xx

That makes total sense, thank you hun 😊

And no we don't ask for much at all. I sat down to have Christmas dinner with my family and boom i had a severe panic attack and had to call 999. Its horrible what we are going through but also what our family and friends are seeing us go through. But hey it really wont be long for you know and you will do all that and more! I managed a walk to the beach and even went into Waitrose for some treats for my children and felt only slightly anxious...yaay xx

How are you feeling hun?? Xx

How are you feeling Ann? Are you doing okay? Xxx

Hi Ann, sorry your still not feeling yourself. Day has been ok, woke up not feeling sick this morning so that's a plus but have felt abit anxious and quite low today too. I managed to go to work all week which is good, I'm just so tried from not sleeping properly. How are the side effects with you? You still on 50mg? Xx

Wow, youve done amazing to go to work! Did you have any anxiety attacks or did it help being busy?

And poor you at xmas dinner, what a nightmare for you. I started going downhill after xmas, late nights and spending too much time on my own dwelling on things! Its amazing how quick you can get into the anxiety loop and how hard it is to get out. X

Hi Julie, how are you doing today? Just the anxiety no panic attacks. It's just been a moderate anxiety most of the day, eased abit now but it's been like a knot in my stomach and just thoughts going on in my head xx

Hi Michelle, it's a horrible thing with or without the adrenalin dumps. How long have you been on sertraline and have you felt any improvement? Its only my 3 rd day and its been hard thru the day with several panic attacks each day, but at least im not waking up 4 times a night straight into panic, just waking once and getting back off and sleeping a bit longer each night. Im also on betablockers for the palps/adrenalin tho today theyve not fully eased the effects of adrenalin, mustve been a bad day! Stay strong x

Oh god yes that vicious circle! At least we have got help straight away i suppose, some people have this for years and are too frightened to get help x

Your right about that!! You had any side effects do far? I've been on sertaline 19days, 6days was on 25mg as I was scared to take the 50mg at the start. Not as yet, as still get anxious and low mood and the beginning the side effects where awful but they seem to have calmed down abit now and I have my appetite back, still not sleeping great so I'm hoping that will improve too. I've got issues in my life at the moment which is causing me to get anxious too so I don't think that helps but feel quite 'numb' at the moment but it's all the side effects and it's just doing its job (hopefully) how you feeling? At least youve had abit of an improvement xx

Yes it doesnt help when weve got emotional stuff to deal with. Side effects have been sickness but thats ok now, tiredness but thats good cos ive not slept well for 2 weeks, extra anxiety in the day but at least not waking with it at night, no appetite and foggy head, plus dizziness from betablockers. Hopefully now uoure on the 50 it wont be long till you see improvemt like nicola has. My doc didnt even say about upping the dose but im seeing her around 25th so i'll ask then. She said 10 days to feel an improvement and up to 6 weeks to feel better, its a long haul. Hope you get your turning point soon xx

Well once my anxiety was looping day and night just after christmas i went straight to the doc. Before that it was every now and then. I dont know how anyone could wait long for help, i cant function like it! Not left the house let alone work, apart from seeing a mate when i had an ok evening,but heads too foggy to do that tonight! Can i ask, do you know what the trigger was for your anxiety? xx

Yes I've had sickness too, first day it's stopped today. Tiredness, insomnia, loss of appetite, which has know returned, heightened anxiety, low mood, dry mouth, headaches, foggy head/spaced out among a few but do seem to be getting better, it's just the anxiety and low mood that is lingering although I have had a few ok evenings where I've felt better. It's such a long progress but we are all in it together and hearing stories like Nicola is a step in the right direction. Have you managed to work? Xx

I have social agoraphobia so i kmow what you mean about leaving the house but at least i did today 😊

I don't just have anxiety, im diagnosed with the agoraphobia, severe panic disorder, anxiety and panic attacks oh and depression lol. I have it all 👍 and mine all came out of the blue on the 14th December. I though i had a brain hemarage and heart attack all at once, the paramedics though i was having a stoke cos my BP was spiking at 210 x all i was doing was out shopping for Christmas presents having a lovely day when boom it just all hit me out of nowhere x

Hi michelle, no ive not managed to work, im a supply teacher and not managed to leave the house let alone face teaching. Youve done amazing to keep working xx

Wow, had you had a build up of stress leading up to it? Mine crept up gradually over 18 mths then was stressed over xmas which put me in the loop xx

Wow you have been through it! You should feel so proud you made it out today that's amazing! Xx

I have no idea. I have had quite a few bad things happen to me but im not one to mull over stuff so i think maybe it all came out as this? God knows. If anyone had asked me on that morning how i was i would have said the happiest i had been in years so i have no answer hun xxx

I'm self employed and with 2 children I've had too otherwise don't get paid. thankfully the side effects have eased this week otherwise I wouldn't have been able to go last week! Is the school understanding? Do you have support around you? Xx

The body can do a lot of things because of stress, it has to find its way out somewhere it's just good your seeing light at the end of the tunnel xx

Yeah there were a few days i thought about ended it all as it was so hard 24/7 but I've stuck with it and have to believe this medicine will work. Its helped so many so it must be good. I have some anxiety tonight cos I know the good days come with bad so im expecting a bad day tomorrow which isn't helping. Fingers crossed im wrong!

How are you feeling tonight hun? Thank you so much for your words and support it helps so much xxx

Im only just starting to understand that 😊 i was clueless about this illness before x i wish we could all meet up somewhere and talk face to fave it would be so nice x but most of us cant leave our homes so that wouldn't work i know x at least we have here ? xxx

Oh how right you are, it would be so good to chat face to face although we are all so far spaced from each other. This is a good site and i think helps many. 

Maybe one day when we are all well we will manage the goal of a lunch somewhere - ah, if only....

We should make that a goal! When we are better to meet up and always stay in touch cos we are going through so much and only we know how that feels x that is a massive bond of trust we have and we shouldn't let that go 😊? xx how are you feeling? Im a little anxious as I've had two good days and i know i have a bad day coming and expect that to be tomorrow. I hate going to bed at night cos my panic attacks always start in the morning xx

Awww, its so unfair that it should happen like that out if the blue xx

Well im not on a contract so no work, no pay, and they dont think twice wen they dont have work for me. The pain is ive got a job interview at the tax office on thursday, will see how i feel but i think i need a miracle! X

Ahh thank you, but im no different to you either x we all have this no matter how it started xx how are you feeling? I really hope you're okay? Xx

Not much support family wise, they dont get it or dont know what to say and havent seen how bad i get.my dads stiff upper lip and doesnt understand this kind of thing so i keep away while its bad. I have a couple of male friends whove had depression and ptsd, theyve been the most support apart from this site which has been such a help xx

True! Been a bad day on and off and betablockers havent been enough to take the edge off the adrenalin dumps today. Will be a relief to sleep but i'll have to take a betablocker soon as i wake up cos this morning was straight into an adrenalin dump! You dont stand a chance when its like that! Is your anxiety rising tonight? Is the sertraline wearing off? I hope you are pleasantly surprised and have another good day tomorrow xx

Ahh im sorry to hear that and yes take one as that's what they are there for hun to help you through this x my anxiety is my own causing cos I've had two good days im worrying tomorrow will be bad again. Im breathing through it and will take a diazepam if i really need too and that will help x its not the Sertraline wearing off its definitely me causing it x we are good at that aren't we! Making things worse lol x i always have a diazepam on my bedside table for when i wake with an attack x and i will try to be positive that i wont x you know how hard that is though ? xxx

Yes I do! Now my friend with ptsd said he used reverse psychology to beat it...a kind of 'bring it on' attitude rather than dread or fear. The more you dread something the more likely it is to happen. So maybe we need to develop a 'whatever' attitude. Easier said than done tho! Xx

I understand what your friend is saying... Its the fear we are scared of... That's what brings it on x again a vicious circle x when you have those feelings tell them to come on.. You are waiting for them and you are ready! By trying to bring them on they don't come cos you aren't scared, and that is what they feed off.. Fear! Xxx

Yes thats exactly it! His psychologist taught him to tackle it like that and he did, without pills! From suicidal to normal with reverse psychology. And he said he came back stronger...back to full time work in the police...and is now very chilled and fearless. We might need a bit of help from the pills but we'll get there too! Goodnight, and lets accept whatever the night and morning throw at us, because we can! Xx

See he can do it and we can! I hope you sleep really well and are fresh and positive in the morning x i will be here for you x goodnight and sweet dreams to you xx

Sorry just getting back to you, my friend popped rd to see me.

You've done so well to get where you are and strong that you got through all the bad, you should be so proud of yourself. You well get anxious thinking about it but you will get good days and bad but the good will outway the bad.

I've felt ok tonight thanks Hun, it's been nice to chat to my friend tonight aswell so think that has been a distraction. Hope your doing ok? Xx

I know what would be lovely to meet up, especially when we are all better! Which we will be. I'm so grateful to this forum, it's been a life saver for me xx

That is definitely a good goal to have and I will definitely stay in touch with each and everyone of you. You've all helped me so much and this forum has been a blessing xx

Oh no so same as me if you don't work you don't get paid. Oh yes I remember you staying about the tax office interview, fingers crossed you are well enough to attend. Do you have children? Family supportive? Xx

I'm sorry you haven't got great family support, it's really difficult to explain to someone that has never experienced or gone through what we have. It's good you have friends that have similar experiences to you so you can offload. My mum and her husband are very good, and my dad. They help with the kids when I'm not feeling great. My husband left me on New Year's Eve day so you could say he's not very supportive xx

OMG Michelle, so sorry to hear about what happened New Year. Is this what started the anxiety or did you have it before? I am glad you have good family support. My mum tries with regular texts bless her but its not like she can pop to see me easily and like i say my dad prob thinks its all in my head and doesnt understand the physical symptoms. How old are your children Michelle? I dont have any unfortunately. I didnt have such a decent sleep and got headache which can soon become migraine. Hope you slept well and you get a rest from work this weekend? xx

I didnt sleep great and have a headache, so not feeling too positive! Will try a pill and more sleep if i can. Did you sleep ok and how are you this morning? xx

No I started with anxiety August/September although I've had anxiety and panic attacks in the pasted so it resurfaced. It hasn't helped me on the road to recovery as I've no idea what's happening still. My children are 10 and 5 so keep me busy. It's a shame about your dad but it's difficult to explain to someone that has never experienced anxiety or depression. How you feeling now? I didn't sleep very well either, off the weekend so st least that's something. Hope it didn't turn into a migraine? Xx

Hi Nicola, hope you started the day ok? I got the betablocker in time before the 1st adrenalin dump so thats one good thing, did some deep breathing & felt ok, but then started to feel uneasy as BBs make me dizzy & anxiety started! Felt a bit nauseous but managed to take the sertraline at ten and kept it down. The bb is keeping my pulse slow n steady enuf and i dont get such a severe reaction in the chest, but it doesnt stop the waves of anxiety and accompsnying negative thoughts! I keep saying bring it on, i can deal with this, im not scared! Maybe if we say it often enough we'll believe it?! I do believe we can get thru this...we were normal before, we can be again. And people have PTSD and nervous breakdowns and heal so theres no reason why we cant too... Are you getting any therapy Nicola? I tried talk therapy a few mths back wen i was having occasional panic attacks but often anxious, but it wasnt CBT like i wanted, all i learnt really was breathing, muscle relaxation and thinking 'nothing bads gonna happen!' But once the panic disorder becomes severe it is difficult to be rational and use these things! Think i need some more heavy duty help from a psychologist but i suppose theres a long waiting list, but ill ask my doc wen i see her on 25th. Have you been offered anything? Its a good job we've got this site, its such an isolating condition. Let me know how you are xx

That's it Julie we just have to be positive and breathe through the anxiety and know its not nice BUT it won't harm us, no one had ever died from a panic attack and it always passes remember x I be never spoken to anyone no, i don't want to. But that does help alot of people so yes definitely ask your GP hun 😊 And yes this site is amazing xx

I had 10 hours sleep last night after just a little anxiety but i guess that was because i had a couple of good days and expected a bad one, but so far so good! I feel fine again. Slightly nauseous but no panic and no anxiety! Maybe this drug is actually working now?? Xx

Yes mine crept up on me gradually to, then wham! at Xmas. Think it was because I felt quite low over xmas about a new relationship id started before xmas...it had been going well and i was feeling good, then he was busy over the whole xmas period, kept making dates then theyd never happen, got me down & felt the anxiety rising. I know it sounds nothing compared to whats happened to you but i suppose for me its a long history of relationship stress of trying and things not working out since my last serious r/s 5 yrs ago when he left me straight after a 2nd miscarriage! Plus im menopausal so i think im feeling the hormone changes severely! Maybe HRT wouldve been better than sertraline but its been so rushed with the doctor, it was a knee jerk reaction! My headaches not too bad thanx and the anxietys coming in waves...i dont know if im worse than i would be without the AD, but i know it should help in the long term if we can get thru this bad bit! How are you doing today? Well done for getting to the weekend xx

Hi Nicola, how you feeling today? Xx

Oh no you poor thing, that wasn't nice of him to leave you after such a big thing happening to you. life stress can build up and your body finds away of releasing it. It is probably a combination of things for you. You feeling ok on the meds today? At least your headache hasn't gone into a migraine. I felt abit anxious this morning and feel abit low again today just hope it improves as the day goes on xx

Hey Michelle, i was just going to ask you the same thing! 😊

I slept for 10 hours straight and woke with no panic attack or anxiety again, that's 3 days on a row x i am slightly nauseous and just a little dizzy but i haven't eaten anything for a couple of days so is proba ly that x how are you feeling hun? I hope you slept well? Xx

Wow! 3 days in a row Nicola! That cant be a coincidence...im guessing the 1st 15 days were all pretty rubbish? Sounds like things are really starting to settle for you, whichvis brilliant! I imagine having a break from the awful physical symptoms gives your brain chance to start making some positive affirmations about the future, which will help along with the Sert to end this anxiety cycle...i keep telling myself positive thoughts (tho its harder to do with the anxiety still frequent), but its got to help me get thru this hard bit and help start the healing. As my ptsd friend described it, its like your brains a library and all the books have fallen off the shelf. With the ADs, time and positive thinking the brain starts to put the books back on the shelf in the right place and when the job's done, its better organised than it ever was! I remember my grandma having a nervous breakdown when my uncle died young, she was completely broken, im a mental hospital for 6 mths. She healed, came out and became the strongest person who was unflappable and lived till 91 with no further episodes, even after my grandad died she bounced back quickly and outlived him by 11 years! So even in the most severe cases of mental illness, complete recovery is possible. Im so pleased for you that youre on the up...and if you do have a bad day at some point, you will know that sure enough you will also get good days! Big hugs Nicola xx

Wow that's amazing Nicola, you've done so well. Try and eat a little something and see if it helps with the sickness and dizziness. Your body is obviously catching up on sleep.

I slept ok but only for about 5hrs so I'm pretty tired again today. Woke up abit anxious and feeling low again today, just hope it improves soon xx

I got over HIM quickly but never got over not having kids I suppose! Im having bouts of anxiety but not full on panic attacks since the betablockers stop that awful reaction to the heart. I think the sertraline calms me a bit already and only on day 4. But still feels a bit weird, a little dizzy, foggy, heavy limbed! Didnt sleep so long in one go last night but had a few PAs yesterday and betablockers werent quite enough to counteract the adrenalin. They have a funny effect...my pulse is slow n steady but my chest is tight n anxious, so you still get the anxious thoughts n feelings without the massive effect on BP and heartrate. How are you spending your day? xx

Hi Ann, how are you getting on? Hope you are doing well x

Wow that's really good advice! And how amazing for your grandma.. That is one positive story right there bless her 😊

How are you feeling today hun? Are you okay? Xxx

Ah im sorry to hear that hun,maybe try a get a nap later? If that's possible for you? My appetite is still non exsistant unfortunately but i will try a cracker soon x do you have diazepam? I found half a tablet helped on my down moods xx

Yeh she was amazing. Im anxious in my chest today but trying to take deep breaths and think positive thoughts about recovery. What are you doing today? Do you feel up to going out? xx

Hi there, thanks for asking. Day 11 now and still feel awful. Woke 6am with nausea, took anti sickness med and managed to doze for a bit.  Do you find it takes ages to get out of bed? I get downstairs then feel anxious again. Start of another day i suppose.  My motivation is lessening each day. Strange thing - anxiety yet no impetus? Feel like not leaving house but need to try to keep going.  I just wonder if i will ever get a day which is better than the one before, each day is worse and i could accomplish more(not a lot) before i took these. Is it normal do you think to feel jittery and nervy too?  Lots of questions, sorry. Where are you on timescale now and do you feel a light at end of tunnel yet. Hope you feel better.

Hi Ann, sorry to hear you are still feeling rough, im only on day 4 so very similar...anxiety from when i wake, comes in waves throughout the day but seem to feel a bit better in the evening. Im taking sertraline at 10-11am because 1st time i had it at night without food and was sick in the morning. I have it with half a banana now and touch wood not been sick. Im on betablockers as well to stop the adrenalin surges making the heart so whacky! Which only works if i manage to have one as soon as i wake up before the first PA! I havent been out in days due to anxiety & feeling out of it/unsteady on feet. Nicola seems to have turned a corner now, i think she's on about day 18 and is on her 3rd good day! I would mssg her if you haven't lately, it really gives us hope that the same will happen for us! And yes i imagine i feel worse at the moment for the sertraline but i think thats normal and i just felt i couldnt get out of the anxiety loop without help. I reckon you can't be too far from your turning point now so hang on in there! xx

I hope that works for you, big hugs hun x

And yes im going to go to the shops with my daughter when she finishes work at 4 x i want to make a nice dinner for her as she has been doing so much to help around the house x im also hoping to be okay tomorrow to take my son to the cinema! I might be pushing it a bit but like you we need to be positive 😊 xxx

Wow nicola! What a difference to your original post 3 days ago! It will be lovely for you to spend some quality time with your kids and theyll be so happy to see you looking and feeling better and being more 'yourself'. Xx

Yes I bet that's been hard for you. Is the new guy still on the scene? That's good your feeling calmer on them and the side effects will start to improve. Yes I get the odd knot in my stomach (which I was waking up with every morning until started meds) then my heart rate will go up but when it pass I'm still stuck with the thoughts. I've not got anything planned, I want to do stuff with the kids but I've got no energy and just so tired. I feel so guilty about that xx

Hi, i am reading your posts and so envious of your progress, well done you. I am day11 nd still very low and axious.  Wonder if this med will,ever work, a wee light at end of tunnel,wld help.   Have you had this med before and knew what ro expect, or was it new to you? I had anxiety which turned into depression as i just cannot get better.  Your corner has definitely turned, please send good vibes to all others!!

Hey Ann it will get better! Im day 18 and like Julie said i feel like i have turned a corner! I havent had a panic attack for 3 days now and I've been out to the beach and even into a supermarket. Now for someone that has agoraphobia its amazing! Only had very slight anxiety last night but i think that was because i had two good days i was worried today would be bad, but its not! Ask me anything you like i am right here hun xxx

You mustnt feel guilty...that will just increase anxiety. We cant help where we are and at keast we're getting help. It wont be long before you turn the corner and are back to your normal self, doing stuff with the kids. Have you got suppprtive friends/ family helping with the kids? xx

It's difficult because the children are in and out so can't really nap. Your appetite will improve soon but at least your feeling better and no other side effects that's all positive steps. No ive not got any, she just give me beta blockers but I've only taken 2 in that time so may ask if feel the same as I see her on Wednesday xx

I was still very bad on day 11 it was until i started the 75mg on day 16 that i turned my corner x you are far behind me now so believe that it will work for you, god i was in such a mess and it has worked for me 😊

I had never had it before and honestly i nearly stopped as my illness became 20x worse but i am so happy i stuck with it and you will be too xx sending lots of vibes and hugs 😊 xx

Ah i see bless you. And yes ask, the diazepam were a life saver for me 😊

Michelle Im taking the full 3x 40mg betablockers each day to block the effects of adrenaline on the heart. Yesterday was bad cos i woke straight to a panic attack before id had chance to take a BB. So, panic, fear, waves of it really till evening. Thankfully the BB this morning had chance to work before i got an adrenaline dump so no major attack, just bouts of anxiety but trying to fend it off with deep breaths & positive thoughts. Xx

It was between that and the beta blockers but because I was getting a racing heart and palpitations so thought it was best on them to slow it down. Which has helped when I've taken them. To be honest tho I think the meds have helped abit as I don't get the racing heart as much as I did so that's something xx

The dr give me them to help with my racing heart and palpitations but that does seem to have eased a little bit now. It's difficult I think I probably would be feeling abit better now but I think because of my personal circumstances at the moment it's not really helping me xx

Thats good then...youre further along on the sertraline than me...it must be calming you, im still relying heavily on the BBs xx

Yes it must be doing something as it has eased. At least you have them to take to help you until it eases xx