Sertraline journey with me? Beginners out there?
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I started 25mg on Monday. Making today day 4 only. Doctor suggesting I go 50mg this coming Monday.
First few days panic and sore chest most of day. Like symptoms were tripled. I know all things take time but woo I wasn't prepared for that one.
I find myself waking in middle of night just a few hours after going to sleep. I was taking melatonin and over the counter sleeping pills prior to mobday but course those only knocked me flat and not a good sleep as needed. Trying to ween myself.
Just looking for people starting their journey for support. Also those who know this drug works and can give hope.
Thx muchly.
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Theworldisalie christinekay
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Wow, So glad to read your post. I started with 50 mg Zoloft and 4 days into it I began to feel increased anxiety. I called my doctor and had her prescribe .5mg xanax for the anxiety i was having so i could continue with the Zoloft. I began splitting the zoloft taking 25mg daily in the morning. Scripted to take 1-2 tabs of the xanax daily. My doctor went on vacation. Ran out of 30 xanax after 15 days. Had the first and most horrific panic attack in my life. Split the 25mg Zoloft to 12.5mg daily. Have not taken any zoloft for 2 days now.The suicidal thoughts and mind running like mad over nonsense crazy stuff every night. Waking up at 2am after bad dreams, rolling around in bed beating myself up about things i had done 20 years ago. Deep self loathing. Some more suicidal ideology. Began thinking what happens when my parents die, how will i ever handle that... Feeling heavyness in my chest during the day from the lack of sleep, and the mental beating i had given myself at night. I was also taking over the counter sleep meds (diphenhydramine) and a 10mg ambien for sleep. Apparently that diphen and Zoloft can be a bad mixture! For me, it's no more Xanax ever! No more zoloft until i get my balance back from this bout. I was able to get a bit better rest last night with 5mg melatonin and 50mg diphenhydramine. A nice hot bath before bed to help ease my nerves prior. No longer having suicide thoughts. I'm a 41 year old male. Hope this helped. I am sorry for your symptoms/problems that you had but I was indeed uplifted by reading your words, thanks. John.
christinekay Theworldisalie
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I'm so very thankful to have stumbled on this forum. It's not really something that gets chatted about at work or over family dinners. I'm a 38 year old female who everyone thinks has her sh*t together...but whose mind is full of dread...panic...and anxiety. When someone says "it's ok...just take a deep breathe" or "relax...just get some sleep" I wanna slap them with a wet noodle. I'm being polite yes.
I plan to stick with the med. I owe it to myself to try. I will increase to 50mg on the 1 week mark and have a doctor appt at the 3 week mark. I do believe she plans to up the dose again at some point.
I hope I'm replying to this forum the right way..it's all new to me as of today. I appreciate repossession very much!
Theworldisalie christinekay
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I'm brand new to this forum myself. I totally hear ya with the slapping people with the wet noodle. They just don't KNOW!! You do owe it to yourself to try, and congrats for doing so! It shows insight. I began talking with a counselor this past week. It's good to have a third party / objective person you can just dump all the crazy feelings and thoughts off onto. John.
christinekay Theworldisalie
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My doctor did suggest a counsel session. I'm holding onto alot of things I have no control over. Wish there was a magic switch that a person could switch on and off...instead of a pill with such intense side effects. This forum will be my counsel for the beginning of his journey thanks for jumping in.
Toodle christinekay
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Hi i take my tablets first thing in the morning about 7am .I sleep fine now. Unfortunately on these tablets I found it gets worse before it gets better but 3 months on I'm happy and enjoying life more than I ever have and sometimes forget to take my tablets I feel that ok . I know these tablets are not for everyone but please give them a chance to see if they are for you . I would say a good 6- 8 weeks to get back to 80-90% of your self . All this 2-4 weeks I feel it takes that bit longer . It took time but it's worth it for me . Hope this helps
christinekay Toodle
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I'm so very thankful to have stumbled on this forum. It's not really something that gets chatted about at work or over family dinners. I'm a 38 year old female who everyone thinks has her sh*t together...but whose mind is full of dread...panic...and anxiety. When someone says "it's ok...just take a deep breathe" or "relax...just get some sleep" I wanna slap them with a wet noodle. I'm being polite yes.
I plan to stick with the med. I owe it to myself to try. I will increase to 50mg on the 1 week mark and have a doctor appt at the 3 week mark. I do believe she plans to up the dose again at some point.
I hope I'm replying to this forum the right way..it's all new to me as of today. I appreciate repossession very much!
Ps. Doctor suggested I take my dose in the eve. I wonder why she would do this? Your dose at 7am sounds like something I'd like to ask my doctor about.
Toodle christinekay
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Keep going and if sertralina is for you, you will see some sort of difference by the 8 week mark
christinekay Toodle
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8 weeks seems like forever. But when I check in with my doctor i want to ask about the morning dosing if my sleep routine doesn't change. I appreciate your comment.
mari17833 christinekay
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christinekay mari17833
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I have a doctor appt at the three week mark. Will decide then if it's the med for me. I truly wish I didn't have to resort to any type of med...but I have to try. There's got to be some good stories out there? (Crosses fingers)
mari17833 christinekay
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