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TO EVERYONE JUST STARTING SERTRALINE PLEASE READ

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Guest
Guest

Hello and thank you for opening up this message. I have been on sertraline for 6 months. When I started the medication I felt terrible,awful side effect's. I had dreadful anxiety and was house bound for months and could not go to work. Since taking sertraline from the end of April my life has been transformed,I have already mentioned the side effect and they can take a few weeks to subside so dont worry, It's perfectly normal. I returned back to work in July and went on holiday to Greece this month. I feel much more possitive and enjoy every day. At worse I could not even stand up for more than a couple of mins, spent all day in bed because I was convinced something awful would happen to me. I could not take a bath,wash my hair because of panic attacks. Sertraline has really helped to change things for me,and I would like everyone to know that you can feel better but it will take time.Im living proof of that. It feels wonderful to feel normal and to be able to do normal things. So please stick with it stay very possitive,be around up beat people and listen to feel good music, and try to see the fun side of things and situations it worked for me and I hope it will work for you.

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I just wanted to say how glad I am that things have improved for you, I have also experienced a positive effect from taking sertraline. My anxiety has reduced enormously and I (almost) feel happy!

    Keep well, it's good to hear you are doing well.

  • boog100
    boog100

    Posted

    Count me in - i've felt full benefits of sertraline - although i will say not all tablets work for everyone so don't feel the world has ended if sertraline doesn't work for you as there are lots more out there to try. Only time will tell and hopefully you will all feel some kinda \"normal\" v. soon.

    Lots of love

    Boog100

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    hi i just came across ur comments and felt i had to share my experience with taking sertraline.i've been taking it almost a month now and i feel like a brand new person!i think im almost the happiest i've ever been.i hav experienced depression for the past year and started taking mirtazipine which was just making me tired and gain weight.now i've lost 1/2stone and my partner,friends and family have noticed the amazing effect that sertraline has had on me!it may not be for every1 but ifor one am happy with the result! :lol:
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    how long did it take for u to feel better andrea what side effects did u get?
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I feel really ill! Started Sertraline on 14th Nov 25mg per day one week, 50mg thereafter.

    Feel so tense and tired and irritable and at times down right violent.

    When will this ever end?

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    OH I'M SO SORRY YOU HAVE NOT HAD A VERY GOOD TIME OF IT. SOUNDS AWFUL I WOULD GO BACK TO TALK TO YOUR G.P. SERTRALINE IS A WONDERFUL DRUG BUT IT MAY NOT BE FOR EVERYONE. MAYBE YOUR G.P. COULD CHANGE YOU TO SOMETHING ELSE TO RELEIVE YOUR SYMPTOMS. SEE IF YOU CAN GET IN BEFORE CHRISTMAS. GOOD LUCK AND HOPE YOU GET SOME RELIF FROM YOUR FEELINGS. LUCKY
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