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dylan78236
dylan78236

So im on my 5th week of sertraline and my sleep has gotten worse and im super depressed in the mornings. The overall free floating anxiety may have gone away mostly but the minute i enter a stressful situation my anxiety spikes and i have a mini panic attack. I dont have anyone in my corner that makes me feel confident about my treatment. I am basically closing my eyes and letting someone pop a pill in my mouth. My doctor doesnt care what dose im on, how long ive been on it or even really whats going on with me. My GP was the one who told me to quit sertraline cold turkey 2 years ago so i did, and ive been struggling ever since. I dont trust him. 

I dont trust my new psychiatrist he has the personality of a piece of bread and just re-iterates what i say to him back to me. It takes 2 months between visits to see him. 

All i can think about is how much i want to die. How i just wish a car would hit me so i can sleep forever. 

Ive been dead inside for so long i just dont see a point in pretending anymore. I love my family and cant stand to hurt them but i am just a waste of space and I make everything around me dark. 

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  • monna93589
    monna93589 dylan78236

    Posted

    Dear Dylan,

    Don’t quit! I am week 11 and almost myself again. It wasn’t until around week 8-9 I saw any progress. I know it’s a struggle now, and I do not want to take that away from you, but it WILL get better. I promise. 

    • dylan78236
      dylan78236 monna93589

      Posted

      I imagine it could get better if i had the patience. Ive definetly had some good days, but i really attribute those days to an increase in positive behaviour. 

      But im just stuck at home alone with my thoughts. I believe that meds can help some people— moreso people who actually have a diagnosis and know whats going on in their minds. I dont have that. I could have just had bad stomach bacteria or vitamins deficiencies but i was given meds instead. 

      I dont feel anyone really cares what the underlying issues are. 

    • emma_69792
      emma_69792 dylan78236

      Posted

      Dylan your not the only one out there with your thoughts it over powers everything and makes life so hard I would never do anything silly but those thoughts do run through my head each and every day, it’s like the devil has taken over my body and I can’t get it back I just want normality again and when I see people so happy I wish that could be me, it’s a bloody nightmare and can really relate to you in every way 
    • Giggity
      Giggity monna93589

      Posted

      8 weeks to the day for me when side effects ended and anxiety stopped. For a while it seemed like it would never end, now I have had a week straight of nothing. I feel great for the first time in a long time.
    • emma_69792
      emma_69792 dylan78236

      Posted

      Dylan maybe you need to get a second opinion from another doctor 
  • brenda53218
    brenda53218 dylan78236

    Posted

    Hi Dylan, sorry to hear you are having a hard time with it. You are in your 5th week , that is still early in the process. Some people say it can take 6 to 8 weeks before you start to feel benefits from meds. For me i felt alittle bit better around the 6th or 7th week, but still had anxiety. What dose are you on. I'm going on my 16th week and feel alot better, every once in awhile I'll feel like i might have an attack but it goes away. This usually happens when my stress level is high. Do you have anything to take to lessen your anxiety. I take ativan when needed. I have noticed that i can go days without even taking a half. I hope you start to feel better, do not be so hard on yourself because there goes your anxiety. Its not your fault, its just a bad hand you've been dealt like the rest of us. But we can over come this. Hang in there, we are here for you. Sending angel blessing to you. 😇

  • lynn260
    lynn260 dylan78236

    Posted

    Hi Dylan

    I really understand what you are going through. I have just returned to Sertraline because my symptoms were getting worse off the drug. My sleep is also suffering.

    Why not let the drug bed in for up to 8 weeks. The therapeutic dose is 50mg. Apparently a neurologist I am in contact with said Sertraline helps with the sleep/wake cycle so it should not worsen your sleep. 

    I understand your comments about the medical profession as I have experienced a lot of contradictory comments from doctors etc. This forum provides really good support as we are all going through similar problems. 

    Please continue with the Sertraline and let it kick in. I assume you go to bed the same time and practice all the sleep hygiene stuff- plenty of advice on the internet. Stay in touch and let me know how you are doing.

    I too am dealing with a lot of issues right now but focus on yourself and stay positive. 

    Lynn 🙏😊

    • dylan78236
      dylan78236 lynn260

      Posted

      Thanks Lynn. I can feel the support and its nice. If it wasnt for my family and the support i have on this site id probably be thinking about suicide more. 

      I am unsure if ill continue sertraline. I was told 4-6 weeks was enough. I cant really see it getting better next week, i dont think ill be able to continue on for 10 weeks at this rate. Im a zombie. Im supposed to find a job but i am too miserable and afraid of getting stuck doing the same crap ive always been forced to do

    • lynn260
      lynn260 dylan78236

      Posted

      Hi Dylan

      I really understand your predicament. At least if you give it 6 weeks you will know if all the advice is reliable. If there are no improvements, then you would still need to withdraw from it. Don’t go cold turkey! A GP can start you on another med if needed. I have found the whole antidepressant thing a complete lottery. I have had to go back on Sertraline because my symptoms of withdrawal were terrible. I really want to come of all meds! 

      Has your sleep improved? 

      Stay in touch and update us all with your symptoms, but remember that we are all in the same s..t together and this forum is a great help. 

      Lynn x

    • dylan78236
      dylan78236 lynn260

      Posted

      Thanks Lynn. My sleep has been up and down, but it was like that before sertraline. 

      Overall i sleep okay but as soon as I wake up i usually puke and have alot of anxiety. I lay in bed trying to sleep through it/ride it out. I only feel comfortable when my mom is home in the evening. I feel like a man child who needs his ‘mummy’ and its kind of humiliating. 

    • lynn260
      lynn260 dylan78236

      Posted

      Hi Dylan

      Don’t feel uncomfortable because you need the support if your mom. These situations are very distressing and it is important to have family members who can help you. 

      My husband is my support and I could not function without him.

      Take care and keep posting.

      Lynn x

    • dylan78236
      dylan78236 lynn260

      Posted

      I know... i just convince myself that im like this because i still live with my parents. Its hard to imagine this will ever end. Im too hard on myself i dont know how not to be 
    • emma_69792
      emma_69792 dylan78236

      Posted

      Dylan don’t feel like that a week ago I was the same chucking everything only person I trust and can be around is my mum she’s been there so get it so don’t feel embarrassed if she’s your comforter at the moment that’s fine I sleep with mum and don’t leave her site still so never be ashamed 
  • Blondey
    Blondey dylan78236

    Posted

    Hi Dylan, 

    Please please don’t feel your a waste.

    Your a Person in your own right who deserves to feel loved, respected and wanted,

    I felt the same a few weeks ago .However, I pulled through like I do many times.

    𝒴𝑜𝓊𝓇 just having a bad time of it probley you need to change you  medication and 𝒴𝑜𝓊𝓇 GP even though that can be hard to do and stress full.

    I really do understand how you feel.

    My G P was the same. He didn’t Know what to do with me.

    I will pray for you, keep in touch. 

    Your worth as much as the next person, never forget that 🙏

    • dylan78236
      dylan78236 Blondey

      Posted

      Thanks. I appreciate all the love from everyone. Youre right i need a new GP and psychiatrist i just dont know how to go about doing that. I dont have any money or a job so Its hard to find any solutions that are free. Its sad that medical health is such a business. 
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