Sertraline when do you know the are starting to work

Hi Tracey, what mg r u on and how long have u been on sertraline overall? It does take around 6-12 weeks to level out. I used rescue remedy to get me through and it really did help. Also im learnt how to knit to take my mind off the anxiety x

Hi vikki I'm on 150 have been on 100 for yrs this is day 21 of increase just want the anxiety to lift it's not quite as bad as the wk end but still there xx

Have u tried rescue remedy Hun? Also did the 100 just stop working for? X

No havnt tried rescue remedy no it was fine just my doc gave me wrong tablets now sent my head all over the place xx

Thanks no never herd of rescue rem does it have side effects and did you check its ok with this med ? X

I've used rescue remedy b4 it's fine with sertraline when I used it u put a couple of drops on yr younger it worked to calm u down but u havnt got anxiety have u ?

Yes I have anxiety

Oh sorry I thought u had the depression didn't know u had both god I've just got anxiety and panic attacks and that's enough to drive me insane

Hi, no it has no side effects and completely fine to take with sert. It's a herbal remedy and comes in drops or spray which u squirt on your tounge. U can get it in any supermarket or chemist and even children and pets can take it for nerves. I give it to my dogs on firework night to calm them down. Read the reviews online. It really did help me, and I always carry it my bag ( just incase) haha x

Thanks going to get some today could you tell me your experience with sertraline

I was first put on sertraline 8 months ago on 50mg for PTSD and anxiety. I literally couldn't do anything, my mind was just a mess. I couldn't go out, wash up, it was even hard to have a shower and eat and drink. Went to doc and got prescribed sertraline 50 mg. it took me 3 weeks to pluck the courage up to take them as I was very anti meds, but I just couldn't live the way I was, so I started taking the tab just as I was getting in bed so I would sleep through the harsh side effects. I did have heightened anxiety and lost appetite and had fatigue, bug to be honest I had that anyway as that was part of my anxiety. To take my mind off things I got into knitting so I had something else to concentrate on instead of the horrible thoughts and what if questions going round in my head. I then heard of rescue remedy and that really helped my anxious moments when I HAD to go out. The first 3 weeks on sert was not nice but it eased abit then at week 5 I had a couple of good days up until week 8, my doc then upped me to 100 mg and again the first 3 weeks were crappy but then I started having a few good days so I thought things were looking up, but at week 8 I dipped and had a bad few days but by week 10-12 I was feeling about 85% myself but now 6 months on 100mg I am back to old self. I still have some bad days but everyone does in life. Sertraline takes a while to level out, so if u can get through the days in the beginning then things will get better. I never thought I would feel right again but sertraline has seriously helped me out of a very dark place that I was in. My doc told me it takes up to 12 weeks to level out and with any increase it could take up to the same. I wish u well, and if u ever need advice or a chat then I'm here!!! Thus forum helped me sooooooo much with support and great advice x

Thank u its people like u that keep us going x

It is a struggle but try and take it day by day until u start having the good days. It's still quite early days for u as u have increased and decreased, so just relax and take everyday as it comes. Did u manage to get the rescue remedy??? X

Was to busy yesterday going to get it today I've read some good reviews about it online hope it helps me 😄 thanks xx your very helpful glad I've met you xx