Going from 25mg to 50mg sertraline

[lvw88]

Hi !

I am a mum of 2 kids (3 and 1) and I’ve really struggled with anxiety/depression since becoming a mum. It’s been pretty heartbreaking! I was prescribed 25mg sertraline and I was on it for 8 weeks. Felt like myself again, was incredible. But past 2 days I’ve felt all panicky again and I spoke to GP there who recommended upping to 50mg. I’m going to start tomorrow, kinda scared because the intital few weeks on sertraline at 25mg was hellish. Is it a bit easier an adjustment? Or should I expect to ride out another few weeks of hell? It’s so so hard especially with such tiny babies around. Would appreciate some encouragement please!

[grannypants68]

hey, i've just had my sertraline upped from 100mg to 150mg due to lots of reasons that I won't go into lol. it's been three days and i'm feeling ok and am able to still get on with things, just a bit spaced out. hang in there and know you will feel better soon x

[grannypants68]

p.s i have an 8yo and a 6 month old

[lvw88]

Oh you’re an angel! Thanks so much for getting back to me 🥲 so glad to hear you’re able to get on with things but so sorry you have a lot on your plate atm…hope meds kick in soon and you feel yourself again ASAP! What a rollercoaster?? Parenting is hard enough without the added anxiety/depression!!