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When will it work :(

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kmm14
kmm14

Coming up to week 4 sertraline and I feel like I am going back wards week 1 and 2 were amazing! I know they can make you worse before better but surely by week 4 they should be kicking in feel like I just shouldn't bother with medication maybe this is me for ever now feel like giving up not giving up life am not suicidal but just give up that this is me now I have postnatal depression by the way but feel that it's not postnatal depression this is just me now 

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  • jenna83526
    jenna83526 kmm14

    Posted

    I'm the same iv been on stertraline for months and for the first few weeks I felt great, now I get tightness on my chest daily fluttering in my throat constantly tired and muscle twitches honestly wish I never went on them

  • alexandra57394
    alexandra57394 kmm14

    Posted

    Hi, I am at the end of week 4. I take it for anxiety, and still feel anxious. The benefits should appear after 6-8 weeks, if not - better to talk to your doctor and increase the dose or switch to different drug. It takes time, there will be ups and downs. Don't give up yet!

  • joanne19909
    joanne19909 kmm14

    Posted

    Sleep, energy, or appetite may show some improvement within the first 1-2 weeks. Improvement in these physical symptoms can be an important early signal that the medication is working. Depressed mood and lack of interest in activities may need up to 6-8 weeks to fully improve.
  • PopWop
    PopWop kmm14

    Posted

    Sertraline does not suit everyone, however it seems to work for most.

    I am going to wait until the end of week 8 to give sertraline a really good try.  If no improvement by then you may need to up the dosage or switch to another drug.

    I suffered PND which wasn't treated.  Any sort of depression should be treated and you should not have to accept that you will feel like this for the rest of your life.

    Hang in there and perhaps go back to your doctor for reassurance.

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