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Sertraline side effects second time

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Beanie38016
Beanie38016

Hi I'm new to this, but I started taking 50mg sertraline last year and came off them in June as felt like 'old me' again, unfortunately my doc has recommended restarting my tablets. I'm scared to start again as had horrible side effects first time, and concerned I will get them again. 

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  • scott8888
    scott8888 Beanie38016

    Posted

    Im not going to tell you what to expect or what to do as you have already done well before so all i want to say is good luck and hopeing no side effects effect you x
  • natalie2608
    natalie2608 Beanie38016

    Posted

    Hi I am in my 6th week and altho am better and functioning still feeling a bit anxious. But am back at work at least and the People on here are really lovely and supportive and are helping me x
  • longtalljules
    longtalljules Beanie38016

    Posted

    I have to say beanie that I would do it all again. ..side effects and all...just to feel 'better'. What side effects did you get?
  • michelle79784
    michelle79784 Beanie38016

    Posted

    Hope everything goes ok for you. You do what feels right for you. Everyone is different. Ive been off 150mg sertraline now for 5 days. Starting new meds tomorrow, feelung really low and anxious about taking new meds. Feel low and feel so alone.

    • longtalljules
      longtalljules michelle79784

      Posted

      Hi Michelle...just tell yourself that this is how you feel for now, not forever.  It will pass.  X

    • michelle79784
      michelle79784 longtalljules

      Posted

      I know what your saying but when your feeling low it's hard to see things logic. I'm trying so hard but unfortunately it seems to be beating me at the moment. Hopefully it won't last for too long, fingers crossed.

       

    • longtalljules
      longtalljules michelle79784

      Posted

      I know it is difficult. ..even though  I know that the reason I feel low is because of the depression, it doesn't help me overcome the feelings. Logic says it should but I find it impossible...I really do hope you start feeling better soon x
    • michelle79784
      michelle79784 longtalljules

      Posted

      Its so hard for people to understand, they think by saying keep your chin up helps but it doesn't. You really do find out who your true friends are in these circumstances. The people who you thought would be there for you, aren't and that's hard. Started new meds today, I'm hoping they can help. Fingers crossed. Hope your ok. X

  • michelle79784
    michelle79784 Beanie38016

    Posted

    I know the side effects are not always nice but if makes you function better then it has to be worth it. If they make you tired then sleep when ever you can it may help. Hope you start to feel better soon. X
  • Beanie38016
    Beanie38016

    Posted

    So it's been just over a week since I started back on sertraline, side effects only lasted 3 days and very mild. Been feeling loads better, until today all of a sudden I feel like I'm back to square one again with my anxiety, I can cope with the mental effects but am struggling with the more physical effects! My mind starts thinking all sorts and my anxiety is heightened. 
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