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upped zoloft to 137.5 still feeling down after 2 weeks :(

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knight84874
knight84874

upped zoloft to 137.5 still feeling down after 2 weeks 😦 . will it take 4 weeks one of the worse times off my life depression and increased anxiety . was on 125 for about 3months my phsyc doctor wanted me up it slow cause im real sensitive to an increase. can anyone give me there insight . i upped it 12.5 mg

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  • sue74917
    sue74917 knight84874

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    hi knight. yes I am afraid it will probably take at least 4 weeks for you to see some improvement, as hard as it just try to roll with it in the knowledge that eventually you will feel better once you have found the correct dose for you. hang on in there you will be fine

  • Neelie44567
    Neelie44567 knight84874

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    I also had a VERY hard time titrating upward on Sertraline. I started with 6.25 mg, and it took me 12 weeks to reach 50 mg. I had to keep reading posts here to help me hang on. Each 10 mg increase caused horrendous Intrusive Thoughts and anxiety. I took 5-10 mg of Valium to help me. But the Valium just increased the depression (it did calm the Intrusive Thoughts and panic, though).

    It was truly a battle all the way. Now I am holding at 50 mg. I would say I am 80% better. I am so glad I hung on, as I feel so much better. And you will too. But while going through it it was hard to believe some days that I was getting better.

    Several people on this site said if you are experiencing increased anxiety and depression then you know the Sertraline is working. I clung to that. I send you positive thoughts and prayers, and wish you speedy recovery and wellness. God bless you.

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