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Sertraline. One year after

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PJM1
PJM1

I was on Sertraline for about a year following a mild bout of depression bought on from losing the last of my birth family.

I feel better about life now, and for me Sertraline helped along with some counseling. Not perfect, but I'm the same person and can rationalize bad feelings a bit more.

Towards the end of my treatment I found that it had destroyed my libido. That has now returned to whatever is normal for a near 60 year old!

The most noticeable difference is that i find that my enjoyment of food and drink is reduced as many things now taste bland. In particular, my enjoyment of good quality beer has gone. I respected the not drinking alcohol during the treatment, and have resumed drinking albeit very moderately. I actually like the non alcoholic beers just as much or more.

Has anyone else found that their taste and enjoyment of food and drinks have changed?

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  • ZEN.
    ZEN. PJM1

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    Hi PJ,

    My taste and appetite went whilst I was on Sertraline, I dropped 10kg and was not overweight to start with.

    My weight thankfully is now normal my taste and appetite is back and my anxiety is manageable and I have been off meds all year.

    All the best to you

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