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so down after upping my dose

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R0bert
R0bert

Upped from 50 to 75, now my 7th day and I feel so down today,no motivation. I expected side effects but not as bad, is it always so? How long will this go on? Just completed 5 weeks in total on sertraline, help.

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  • darcey33
    darcey33 R0bert

    Posted

    Hi, sorry to hear your feeling down.. im on day 5 of 50 sertraline and am not feeling as bad as i expected.. just a little drousy and feeling sick. Hopefully you should start to feel better soon
  • christine01588
    christine01588 R0bert

    Posted

    Hi Robert

    I increased from 100  -150 and went loopy!  Turns out i couldnt tolerate that amount so now back down to 100mg.  Defo feeling less loopy and more calm but I also feel quite down and emotional.  Ive only been on the 100mg plus a beta blocker for a week so im hoping mood picks up.  From reading on here it seems that anxiety improves first then mood comes later.

    • R0bert
      R0bert christine01588

      Posted

      Hi Christine, glad you're feeling less loopy, I'd a couple of days where everything seemed so good while on 50 but it was short lived, really hoping this works out and settles down. I've been down for some time but really didn't realise it, my wife died 13 months ago and it still causes me problems.
    • Digsby
      Digsby R0bert

      Posted

      Hi Robert,

      Sorry to hear how much you have been struggling with your meds recently. Just wondering if you have had any grief counselling as the medication alone might not be enough to help you through this period of depression and anxiety? You know you will always find encouragement, support and unconditional acceptance on this forum. Be strong and take one small step at a time. Do you have support among family and friends? I hope the drugs do start to make a difference soon. Then perhaps you can find the motivation within yourself to embrace each new day.

      Good luck buddy! Keep in touch.

    • R0bert
      R0bert Digsby

      Posted

      Hi, yes I've been to see a CRUZE counsellor the past 3 weeks and I think she helps, I've made a couple of decisions that have eased my anxiety also. So here's hoping. I go to the gym for an hour, that also helps, clears my head.
  • Lois1951
    Lois1951 R0bert

    Posted

    Hi..I was the same way on Sertraline. I felt horrible both physically and mentally!

    I finally refused to take it and asked go be switched to Venaflaxaline. ....big difference!

    I am myself again!

    • darcey33
      darcey33 Lois1951

      Posted

      Hi lois ,

      Did any of them make cause changes in your weight?

    • R0bert
      R0bert Lois1951

      Posted

      I'm going to stick with it at 50 and see if things improve, apparently it can take 6-8 weeks, so here goes.
  • Lois1951
    Lois1951 R0bert

    Posted

    Hi Robert,

    Yes, I lost weight on the Sertraline because I had ZERO appetite! I was ok with losing weight though, but I literally could not eat.

    The Venaflaxaline seems to make me hungry at times so I do have to be careful of that.

    Even so I will NEVER take Sertraline again.

    Lois

  • andrew34411
    andrew34411 R0bert

    Posted

    I reduced my dose of my own accord to 50mg on Tuesday and started to feel more down in pm. Took 75mg yesterday and struggled in the morning but picked up later in the day. Took 75mg again this morning. Not too bad as far as mornings have been. Went to doc yesterday and she was no help. She was clearly running behind schedule and unsympathetic. Gave me 2 choices up the Sertraline or switch to fluoxetine. Never got round to discussing reducing the dose. Decided to switch but may carry on 75mg Sertraline a few more days before doing so.
    • R0bert
      R0bert andrew34411

      Posted

      It all sounds very familiar Andrew with regards the doctor. I decided that I'd take 25 last night, 50 this morning and see how it goes, I'll take 25 tonight, that should help with the symptoms until it settles hopefully. I'm feeling not too bad, head still in the clouds though I'm getting on and am anxiety free. Now I just want my oomph back rather than having to convince myself to get up from bed. I'm seriously considering seeing a CBT, it appears to be a beneficial way of progressing. I've had a massive change in my life, feels like everything is gone after losing my wife, though I have my daughters and I get up and deal with the school stuff, after that I am lost, that's why I feel CBT might be my saviour. I will persist with the sertraline for now though, it has helped me make decisions that have reduced my anxiety.
    • Digsby
      Digsby R0bert

      Posted

      Well done Robert, it sounds like you are doing all the right things to try and stay positive and help yourself and your children. Exercise is a real natural boost for body and mind. Also your ability to make decisions, even though you are not completely clear-headed, is a good sign. I've had CBT in the past (following my divorce) and it did help me. I'm benefitting from group therapy at present. You are extremely brave and strong. Take whatever help you need to rediscover your "mojo".

      Wishing you all the best. Let us know how you get on.

       

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