Sertraline newbie with questions

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Hi all. I started sertraline on Monday and as expected/advised, my anxiety is even worse.

I took sertraline years ago when I was in a very bad place of anxiety but this time I’ve started much earlier so I’ve really noticed the ramp up in tension and additional anxiety.

How long should I expect this to last before it eases? I’m dealing with it as I know it’s a necessary evil, I’m just curious.

Thank you 😊

Try taking it at night for a couple of weeks whilst it gets into your system. Or, you could start at a lower dose by snapping the tablet in half and gradually build up.

I'm afraid it didn't stop for me, and I had to switch to Venlafaxine.

I have been taking it at night. I’m the last hour the tightness in my chest has eased some what and my adrenaline isn’t pumping so hard or fast. Im really hoping this is the start of the end of it. I’m off to a spa on Sunday and I just want to be able to relax