Working while on sertraline
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Just wandering if any of you are working while taking sertraline, how this affects your work and speaking to colleagues etc? I am due back to work tomorrow and really dont feel like going but I know I have to for money reasons, it's hard for me , my wife works too and I don't think it's fair if she is the sole income, please help me and write your problems if any while working?
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janharris56 hanky
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I know what you mean though, I finally just got off of Sertraline and am concerned about going back to work because I've had withdrawal symptoms where I don't feel like 'myself' but then again, being on the drug for most of my life I don't know what 'myself' is.
Best of luck though I'm sure it'll all be just fine!
Rafiel hanky
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Good luck..... It's sometimes not easy, but I think that's my mental health, Esther than the tablets.
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Rafiel hanky
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good luck tomorrow!
hanky Rafiel
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Sertraline has worked very well for me - it is now 5 years since my breakdown and I've been on and off it the whole time (currently on 150mg) but it is a strong drug and does some weird stuff to you and that can be difficult.
I was very lucky as I saw a psychiatrist and a occupational therapist and they told me lots about how it works and how to make it work for me. In my experience it works best in combination with with other practices such as mindfulness, yoga, meditation etc. I suffer with very bad insomnia, even on the pills, and have been working full time while finishing a PhD and undergoing some physical health problems and some major work stress. Sometimes it's all too much an I take some time out to rest. This is ok with my work. Sometimes I see a GP and they sign me off. It's ok. Sometimes I just need a day to reset.
Generally I use the Digipill app to complement my Setraline. They are hypnotherapy/NLP tracks and you can find one for most situations. I use the Sleep pill a lot to help me nod off and stop the racing thoughts. They have all sorts and I've even been known to go and listen to one in the loo at work when I've felt too anxious - especially if I have made a change to my meds.
Sertraline has worked very well for me, but it is not magic, it is not perfect, and there are plenty of things you can do to help it work.