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mariaisms19
mariaisms19

I was diagnosed with panic disorder 6 years ago. I fought against the idea of using meds until January of this year. I started off on 50mg of sertraline for 2 weeks and then my dose was up to 100mg. I have now been on 100mg for nearly 8 weeks and i have reached the light at the end of the tunnel. I have finally been feeling normal and like my old self again. I feel excited to do things and don't have all these anxious thoughts rulling my life. I enjoy my days and finally feel free from this prison of anxiety and panic. I wanted to post this to give hope to those starting out or who are too afraid to continue treatment from the inicial side effects. My first 4 weeks were a living hell. But slowly it all went uphill. Please keep your spirits high and try to find the right dosage. It does work if you are patient. Good luck all.

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  • CG1964
    CG1964 mariaisms19

    Posted

    Thank you SO MUCH for your good news story.  Every success gives me hope and now that after 7 weeks I have had glimmers of normalcy to hear your positive experience gives me the faith to soldier on.  Your encouragement has come at just the right time for me and I really appreciate it - you have done a good thing today by sharing. Best of luck for continued success.
  • susan20486
    susan20486 mariaisms19

    Posted

    Maria,  Thanks so much for the encouragement.  I am hoping the same for myself.  Right now I even have to take about 3 xanax each day to cope.  Love hearing about your great progress.  Sue
  • rosa20280
    rosa20280 mariaisms19

    Posted

    HI Maria,

    what a fantastic words of encouragment. I am on Sertraline 100mg for many yeras, unfortunately I ate a very bad sushi and from that bad feeling of vomiting and diaria and to top it had urine infection and prescribed Antibiotic fro 7 days - it is through me back to panic attacks.

    My doctor increased my dosega to 150mg on 19th of March and since that I had an awful 3 weeks, got worth, shaking, head is not clear, panic attacks and unrest and anxity. Last cople of days I feel that I am getting culmer but I feel all kind of reactions in muy head and tiredness. Did you feel the same until it is started better and better? I am working alot just not to think and coping the best I can, your answer wil be highly appreciated.

    • CG1964
      CG1964 rosa20280

      Posted

      The side effects you are describing are exactly what I experienced when I increaed my sertraline dosage.  Just now after 4 weeks at this amount are they beginning to subside and I am noticing a positive change.  

      Keep the fairth and try and hold out to allow yourself to adjust to the increase.

      I hope tomorrow is a better day for you than today was.

    • susan20486
      susan20486 CG1964

      Posted

      You guys are so great.  It is calming and so helpful to me to be in touch on this board.  Thanks
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