Sertraline setback: Help!

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Hi all,

Today is my 24th day on sertraline. The first 2 weeks were really difficult with increased anxiety and zero appetite. Fortunately my sleep hasn't been affected at all. On day 17 I started feeling decreased anxiety and my mood lifted. Days 18-21 were fantastic. No more racing thoughts. I felt positive and optimistic again. It was a complete turnaround. However since day 22 I have been feeling anxious and low again. 8t is not as bad as the first 2 weeks, but I'm worried that the sertraline seemed to work and now it isn't.

Has anyone had a similar experience?

Thanks

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  • Posted

    It will do that recover comes in waves up and down for a while yet but the fact uve had good days is a good sign the meds r working for u!
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    Amanda,

    I don't have any answers-- but I'm in the same boat. First 10 days were awful and since then, minus a day or two, I've been great. Some days even totally anxiety free!

    I am on day 22 now and the last two days I have been anxious. Not nearly as bad as the first 10 days-I would actually describe it as manageable. BUT I noticed that it has discouraged me tremendously. I feel it's like a set back and it makes those thoughts race... I'm sure you know what I mean.

    Anyway, others have suggested that there is an ebb and flow of side effects when getting on the medication for a full 4-6 weeks. So, I think what we are experiencing is totally normal! Let's hang in there! Feel free to message me if you want!

  • Posted

    What dosage are you on? I personally think they are good for a very short term fix, but I'm feeling worse on them after 6 months! 

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    Hi

    Im about 10 weeks in and feel exactly the same. Im on 50mg and have tried thr mini and combination pills as symptoms r worse when i hit my period. At present when i exercise i feel like my heart is missing a beat which increases my anxiety. Im going to docs again on friday as i think i want to up the tablets. Im sick of feeling this way but like u described not as bad as the beginning but its still there.

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