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Hi,
Ive been on sertraline 50mg for 27 days now, started to have a few good days end of last week and then stupidly had a few too many to drink on sunday which seems to have spiralled me out of control!!! Can anybody give me some positive advice??! Im at the end of my tether!!
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weenett gem03088
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take a deep breath ur panicking it will work just takes time. bad move with drink tho i still get massive rises in my anxiety if i drink ive been on it yrs. it will work as uve seen slight improvements already uve just set urself back a bit keep the faith it will kick in
gem03088
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Thank you Weenett for ur reply! It means alot, its such a struggle and the intrusive/racing thoughts are just debilitating!!! Im praying each day the the next will be better. How long have you been on them and did you have side effects at the beginning? x
BulldozerMcr gem03088
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I do the same, praying each day the next will be better. 1 week @25 mg and 3 weeks on 50.. Still struggling so much 😦
gem03088 BulldozerMcr
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Yes this really is a troublesome road!! people keep telling me to keep going, and im trying so so hard, i am forcing myself to get up and get kids to school etc, (I've hidden it well from them) but as soon as i get home I just break down!! BUT do feel kind of better after letting it out.!
Just need some positive reassurance that there is actually light at the end of this dark tunnel!!!
Guest gem03088
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Struggling with intrusive thoughts as well you aren't alone. I'm nearly 3 weeks on 50mg, yet to see real improvement. Everyone says it takes time, had difficult time with family which hasn't helped. seem 3 months when lot people notice real difference so case sticking with it!
gem03088 Guest
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Yes ive been told the same many times to just ride the wave and stick with it as it WILL get better! So hard when your feeling so crap!!
On a plus though,......ive had a pretty good day today, (touch wood) so im guessing the meds are doing something!!
Also DO NOT drink on these tablets as i stupidly did and it sent me spiralling! Hope you all start to feel better soon. "Onwards and upwards"
weenett gem03088
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yeah i had side effects up the ying yang couldnt eat sleep or sit still. you should google the citalopram survival guide different drug but very simiar acting its a long read written by a fellow suffer its explains a lot look it up think hes called psycho poet
lynn67615 Guest
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i will move up to 75 tommorrow after 9 weeks on 50
gem03088 lynn67615
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let me know lynn67615 how u get on with the increase!!! Im seriously contemplating going to 75, been on 62.5 for last two days but cutting pills into quarters is a pain! keep me posted!! Good luck
Guest lynn67615
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Going to try and stay on 50mg, as they recommend you stay on same dose for 3 months. Mine caused by zopiclone withdrawal so very wary of upping dose too much in case causes problems if I decide to come off in future. But be interested how you get on!
Guest lynn67615
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Just re read recommendations and it's 2-4 weeks before upping doses and about 3 months before changing to another med sorry about that. I had to swap from citalopram as made hair fall out so probably stay on 50mg good luck on the higher dose anyway!
lee-ann86583 Guest
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have you notived any improvement yet?
Guest gem03088
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I am still having anxiety issues but after 12 weeks on Sertraline my negative thoughts have nearly stopped completely. Ed