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jay98357
jay98357

Thanks for reading my post.

I have been on Sertaline for a most 8 months now. I started on 25mgs had every side effect noted bit I worked through it. Anyway after about 2 weeks I went up to 50mg. It took me around 6 to 8 weeks to feel kinda normal. So I had a good fewon the feeling good but then the anxiety and depression returned.

I went to see My gp and she said I was going through the menopause and gave me a low dose of hrt. So two weeks ago still feeling like the days before sertaline I went back and she has now put me up to 75mgs.

Today is around day 8 or so and feeling really anxious and down in the dumps. I'm eating well and sleeping well as doc gave me zoplidem 5mgs to try get my sleep pattern back.

Has anyone felt this awful going up a dose. I keep seeing people on this site saying when you up you get the side effects again. I know 75 is still a low dose and wonder how much it changes when you get to the 100 mgs and above.

Just feeling really disheartened as been it it now 8 months and surely after this time I should be feeling good. Maybe I havent found the right dose.

I'm scared of taking any higher dose and just need some reassurance I guess that I will still be in control and not lose my marbles. .. well the few I have left😆

Thanks again Jay

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  • elaine75058
    elaine75058 jay98357

    Posted

    yes i upped my dose from 25 to 50 17 days ago and i feel awful ive got all the bad side effects again increased anxiety aches in my arm and shoulder shortness of breath upper mid back pain on and off and indigestion, what side effects do u have?
    • jay98357
      jay98357 elaine75058

      Posted

      Hi Elaine. Thanks for the reply. Sorry you are going through this aswell.

      I'm having real bad dizziness, blurred vision, feel really spaced out. It's almost like there is a space between my skull and brain ( that sounds crazy I know lol) tightness in my throat and feel really on edge and unsteady. I also feel that my brain isnt making connection with my body.. my god you will think im off my rocker!! Keep thinking it's my ears but I have no pain there so can't be.

      I'm wondering if 75 is too high and should I just ride the storm for another few weeks and hope this all passes.

      Blooming anxiety I hate it!!

    • elaine75058
      elaine75058 jay98357

      Posted

      i started at 25 then after a month i went up to 37.5 then after 2 months or so i went up to 50 i went up bit by bit cos im sensitive to mediation and scared to death of them, but my health anxiety was so bad i decided to have a go, ive been n them nearly 5 mnths, during this past year ive had all the cancers u an think of, its terrible, how about you?
    • jay98357
      jay98357 elaine75058

      Posted

      I am the same as you hun. .also went up slowly as hate meds as always scared incas they make my anxiety worse. If I read side effects and anxiety is on the list I will do all I can to avoid taking them.

      I also have health anxiety but mine is more of losing my mind and going crazy. So really talking any meds that play with my brain are a worry for me. X

    • elaine75058
      elaine75058 jay98357

      Posted

      yeah i know im anxiour and on edge and i think that any time now im going drop down dead from a heart attack
    • jay98357
      jay98357 elaine75058

      Posted

      You won't hun. Unless you have been diagnosed with a heart problem. Your heart can beat really hard and not get damaged..

    • lattifa7777
      lattifa7777 jay98357

      Posted

      Gosh, that was my biggest health anxiety too . Now I'm a lot better, I still get scared it may happen again !

    • jay98357
      jay98357 lattifa7777

      Posted

      I feel I have let myself down today. I have really struggled today and had to take 2mgs if diazipam. This feeling of unsteadiness is a nightmare and now the sunlight is hurting my eyes😣

    • lattifa7777
      lattifa7777 jay98357

      Posted

      You have not let your self down Hun at all. 2 mg is an absolute tiny amount , I took it every day for at least 2 weeks. Why suffer when something can help you sweetheart. I know the feelings you are having it's the worst ever in the world, I've been there, feels like your insides are shaking, you can't relax, then it brings sadness

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