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liz1234
liz1234

Hi everyone

I have had a terrible few days, I am so desperate for this tablet to kick in. I have not slept at all last night and can't stop the adjitation. I don't know what to do with myself. I'd just like to sit and relax but there is no hope of that at all.

Last night, in desperation, I took 2mg of diazepam but to be honest it didnt do a thing.

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  • bertram91020
    bertram91020 liz1234

    Posted

    Hi Liz, though it says it could take several weeks to kick in i felt a subtle difference at the end of day one.I'm now on day 6 and still adjusting to it. Try and be patient with it which i know is easier said than done. Keep the daytime stress levels down but keep yourself occupied doing things you like, if that means taking some time off then so be it.

    Try and give the tablets a month, if you become too desperate then i'm sure the doc can give you something for the stress (thats a LOL)

    Stay strong.x

  • peggy27613
    peggy27613 liz1234

    Posted

    So sorry to hear how distressed you are. Have you tried EFT.  It has helped me to calm the agitation. Look it up on the Internet and give it a try. If you persevere with the tapping it does help. 
  • emma1605
    emma1605 liz1234

    Posted

    Hi, i took sertraline for 6 weeks and to be honest it made me worse. I went to see a different doc and he said if you dont see any changes after two weeks then its not for you. Ive now changed to venlafaxine two weeks in and im doing ok xx
    • liz1234
      liz1234 emma1605

      Posted

      I was on sertraline last year but came off cause I felt good!! How stupid was that!! I'm going back to doc this week so I'll see what he says, thank you
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