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been on sert now for 7 weeks... went from 50 to 100mg 2 weeks ago... my anxiety is through the roof now... waking up every day putting a brave face on... just want to hide away alone until i feel better... back at the doctors in a weeks time for another review... but just dont know what to do anymore... used to be such a strong happy person... sorry for the negative rant
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jenny93142 james58672
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Hi James, My guess is you could have waited longer before upping the dose. I have been on 50g since November and think it needs some time to settle before you increase (if at all). Ofcause the GP knows his stuff but I think you would avoid such side effects going slow. Hope all improves soon.
avril23791 james58672
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You will be strong and happy again. It takes a few months after the optimum dose before you really start to see an improvement. I had terrible problems with anxiety and insomnia before I settled down. I now take 200 mg and am much better than I was, although I still have to work on underlying issues.
Ala1483 avril23791
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How long did you have to wait to feel significantly better on 200mg. I will start week 6 on 200 tomorrow (18 weeks on SERT altogether). I am better than I was but not there yet... my doc said I should feel even better by week 8.... It's my low mood that has to improve eve more. How long have you been on Sert and did you up your doses quickly?
avril23791 Ala1483
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Far too quickly, but I was advised to do so by my GP.
It took a couple of months before I can honestly say I felt better. It just takes a long time to work but is said to be one of the better SSRIs.
Ala1483 avril23791
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Yes, Sert works slowly.... and this aspect stresses me out because I thought I would be back to normal by now. Maybe by week 8..... fingers crossed xx
karin88115 james58672
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hi james, you are nearly there. youve put in the hard yards so try and hang in there a while longer. it was 10 weeks before i felt a huge improvement. i couldnt leave the house for over 5 months. now im housesitting in another country!!
its a long tough journey but honestly worth it in the end. all the best
james58672 karin88115
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thank you karin and thats great news... well done for getting as far as you have... thank you for the support
victoria68136 james58672
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hi james
i was in exact situation as you
i started on 50 then went upto 100
omg it was horrific and the side effects were killing me
i was on sert for 7 months altogrther . i came off them
james58672 victoria68136
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hi victoria... its awful isnt it... im sat on my diner break now at work and im so anxious for no reason.. its making ill... are you on another medication?