So far so..

Yes, I have been on Citalopram for something. Not on it now, but on sertraline after four or five (at least) drugs for depression, none of which had lasting effects. I take as many as 11 meds some days, and have no idea save the grace of God Almighty, how I can function as well as I do. I have made more money in recent years than ever before (and I am 62), handled other duties quite effectively (even if I silently had to struggle greatly), somehow balance three international relationships ( yes, I am single) and it's all stressful. Worst of all, I fear early-stage dementia is now another problem. Sorry for rambling...got too much to do, even on vacation, and only seem to procrastinate.

Hannah!! Sorry for the late reply

Hope you're feeling better today!

It's still early on, and it may be a struggle but try to stick with it, I'd recommend contacting your doctor and explaining all this to him/her. (if you haven't already)

I don't take sleeping tablets with Sertraline. I had experienced a few sleepless nights earlier in but they've now stopped.

I think I read on one of these discussions perviously that you can indeed take sleeping tablets with Sertraline - anybody reading this have experience with sertraline and sleeping tablets?

K x

Hi K,

Yes feeling better today thank you. Not had a headache and also had a relatively good night sleep compared to the last 3 nights. I just hope that tomorrow is the same.

I have got an app with my doctor on Wednesday so will ask then if it's ok to take sleeping tabs as well.

Am I correct in thinking that when they 'kick in'and start working properly that the side effects will go away or do they still remain?

Thanks for your support x

Today is my 2nd week of being on them, and I haven't noticed any side effects recently.

I still feel a little sick every now and then, and my appetite is pretty much non existent at the moment, (which I'm slightly worried about as I'm a little under weight than normal anyway).. and apart from the mood swings.. lol!

Speak soon

K x

Ive just started again 25mg for a week then 50mg daily.I have had six weeks tablet free.I used to be on 40Citrophlam then over three weeks at Christmas cut them down to none-Awful awful time and side effects.I then tried sertaline for a week however diesasterous phsycology meetings just didn't bond with counsellor & family problems through ne in the dark pit. Ive gone through all the withdrawal symptons im grouchy,afraid,huge sense of doom & just horrible.Finally went see favourite Gp horrified hear im off tabs & persuaded me try again.3 days in id forgot the awful indigestion/acid feelings & I feel more of a failure for going back on tablets. Should I stop

Oh no

Don't stop! & you shouldn't feel like a failure! Not at all!

Maybe your gp can prescribe you something for the indigestion/acid type feeling?

Hope you're feeling a little better this evening

K x

I do feel ive failed eight weeks no tablets including my bp tablets.I had to cope with stresses od my sons wedding during the non drug weeks & my partner left for a week in portugal.I just muddled & cried & very volitile. I hate the tabs the upset tum/indigestion/heartburn.Ive had bullying in the work place lost my job two years ago and every day all i hear/see is my bully of a line manage advisibg me Everyrime I look at you I see the word VICTIM written on your forehead.I had no friends at woek 10hr shifts in nhs brutal.demoralising.Its not great to hear your in training psychologist say "i feel like im walking around on eggshhells around you! Gives me little respect for her & no wish to share my experiences with.My black dog suffocates me

Hi Kay

I have been on sertraline for 10 years now. I was against taking meds for my depression but when it came to a family crisis and I felt like I would break apart with the ache I agreed. My doctor helped by pointing out that there was a depressive tendency in my family(male line)  and by taking the meds I was balancing my seratonin definicy. The good parts are that I can cope with most things in life. My partner,family and friends think I am a good person to be around. I dont have very dark days.  The losses are lack of libido, feeling I am not who I am (if that makes sense) increased stuttering and the loss of my vivid dreams (unlike others who have vivid dreams with sertraline mine stopped, they come back if i dont takemy meds!) So its mostly a win situation though I do wonder if I can ever come of the meds without the dark comingback.

I would like to know if others lose the ability to dream when on sertraline

I am on 100 my sertraline.I can agree with you.also I have vary weird dreams.when I go to sleep.it's like I wake up somewhere else.everything feels so real than I wake up.so puzzled.still tried confused?