Stopped taking Sertraline
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Hi All,
After a year of taking Sertraline (100mg) I've now stopped under the guidance of my GP, the last one was eight days ago and I feel fine, no withdrawal effects, this is just to say I know anxiety will always be with me, Sertraline helped me, and gave me my life back, I'm back to my confident self, have a new job and everything is good, anyone can get there so just keep on whatever medication you're on, or if not on any and scared to start, give it a go, it won't kill you, I promise, then when you're feeling better, with your GP's advice taper off, good luck to everyone, you can do it, you can get there, and you can be happy again !!!!
John
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laura84921 jwh01
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So glad to hear your positive story John, thank you for sharing and giving others hope! I am 9 weeks into taking Sertraline for anxiety and I feel like I'm on the road to recovery too. I held off meds for so long but I am now so glad I gave it a go. Best wishes to you.
jwh01 laura84921
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Hi Laura,
I held off for a long time also, but now I'm at the other side, it wasn't easy, but Sertraline really helped me, keep on going please, and you'll get there also, best of luck !!
John
julie89512 jwh01
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That's so refreshing to hear.
iv been on it for 5months and I'm planning on having a year on it too.
then see how I feel.
i hope I get good guidance from my gp like you had, so I get minimal or no withdrawal effects
good health and happiness to you 😁
jwh01 julie89512
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Hi Julie,
Go for it, my problem was anxiety, but Sertraline helped me, keep on going you'll get there, good luck !!
John
Donmate jwh01
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jwh01 Donmate
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Hi Clay 1,
Yes some intrusive thoughts, and to be honest, mabaye even now, but keep them at bay, I suffered from anxiety for many years, didn't know what it was because no one else suffered from it, and between my wife and I figured it out, then started taking Sertraline and it worked, good luck !!
lorraine82455 jwh01
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jwh01 lorraine82455
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Hi Lorraine,
If I can help, and give a little encouragement, well, hopefully some will feel better, just remember, it's not giant steps, it's little ones, but there is still an end goal, good luck Lorraine.
John
Donmate jwh01
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jwh01 Donmate
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Hi Clay,
Yes, I lost my libido, it's a well known side effect, for me while on Sertraline it stayed that way, and didn't subside until I stopped taking it, and after about day three or four, my libido returned, but my wife and I decided this was a price we had to pay to get me well again !!
John
Donmate jwh01
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jwh01 Donmate
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Clay,
It never affected me like that, but maybe because I have a very strong marrige, and I've never questioned my love for my wife, with or without medication !
amanda69877 jwh01
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