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Still not sleeping!!

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Blu02
Blu02

Been on Serts nearly 6 weeks now and although I feel much better in myself and the side effects are gone I'm still not sleeping well.. I lay awake with thoughts in my head! Is it early days and will it get better?

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  • natalie2608
    natalie2608 Blu02

    Posted

    I had this also and it was really stressing me out as I am usually a good sleeper. I have been on them for about 11 weeks now and sleep is much better. I do still get weird dreams, some of which are not very nice but in general sleep is very much improved and I dont wake up every hour like I used to.
    • Blu02
      Blu02 natalie2608

      Posted

      Thanks Natalie for your reply 😃 How long were you taking Serts before your sleep improved?
  • natalie2608
    natalie2608 Blu02

    Posted

    Probably about 8 weeks or so, it  will happen, what dose are u on?  I am on 75mg
    • Blu02
      Blu02 natalie2608

      Posted

      I'm on 50mg and don't feel I need anymore. Had loads of nasty side effects in the first 3 weeks but they've gone and the only thing left now is this difficulty with sleeping....
    • Zikzak
      Zikzak Blu02

      Posted

      Hi blu,I just experienced deprived sleeping in first weeks only,Now sleeping is good,When i drink beer ,Feel more sleepy.How u feeling overall lately?
    • Blu02
      Blu02 Zikzak

      Posted

      Hi Rabilal, in the mornings I'm always a bit lightheaded but during the evening I feel fine, it's just the sleeping that's still a problem 😞
  • shanine66729
    shanine66729 Blu02

    Posted

    Hi I'm 2 weeks on sertraline and trying to get to sleep is horrible I'm 36 weeks pregnant with a 2 1/2 year old son and really need my sleep does it pass 😴😴😢😢😢 x
    • Blu02
      Blu02 shanine66729

      Posted

      Hi shanine, someone suggested I take my med no later than 8pm.... I tried it and got a few of good nights sleep but the last 2 nights have been bad again, I'm hoping for a good nights sleep tonight 😃😴😴
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