Sertraline and any other ADs support thread

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Following on from a suggestion by LittleWhiteMice on a thread I have going on here, I am starting a support thread for anyone taking Sertraline or any other AD.

I started taking it yesterday after eventually plucking up the courage to go to the doc on Thursday.

I feel a bit weird but not too bad.

Just marking my place. Started 50mg sertraline two weeks ago but anxiety not much better am due to see doc on wed xx

It's close enough Loopy, and should be safe from stalkers.

Hi Catin, welcome to the thread. Good luck at the docs.

Great news about naptime World, you do seem much more positive than last week.

Fantastic advice from Busty too.

m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=GB#/watch?v=31TTcjYw0hQ

Think we could all do with some of this at the moment. Don't know how to do links.

Or perhaps i do.

You linked What Would Jello Do? Great taste.

Oh, it's supposed to be laughter yoga on you tube. Works when i press it. First one is " laughter yoga in london " and second is "Laughing yoga man."

First one for me is Laughter Yoga in London, second is What would Jello Do? and Henry Rollins. WWJD is good. I recommend highly if you like fun with your politics.

Hmmm. I got a list of recently watched stuff on YouTube. So, have you watched those vids recently, Nicholas?

Yes I have. I love the WWJD series. Mr Biafra talks about serious stuff with humour. My fault for liking Alternative Tentacles on Facebook.

I'll have a look at the links later as well... very intrigued by the sound of WWJD?

Loopy both my DDs managed to fall off the bed when quite small- I think it's a rite of passage or something! Hope your daughter is ok now.

How are you feeling about your DH going back to work? Mine is back today just after the bank holiday and I'm feeling really low and anxious about facing the day and looking after the kids. Already panicking a little about keeping the house tidy even though we got a lot done over the weekend. I'm going out to meet a friend in a minute, which helps to keep my mind off things but it also makes me anxious because I have less time to get stuff done.

What does CPN mean? This is all new to me but I guess if you're feeling worse than 'normal' you should call someone.

Hope everyone else is doing ok this morning.

Loopy Im not sure what CPN but I second what pozzled said.

Pozzled- I hopeyour day goes well. Have a nice time with your friend.

I am still feeling rubbish. I managed to get up for an hour or so yesterday teatime but feeling very lightheaded and anxious and my body is just not letting me sleep. I stopped the sertraline on Sunday morning after only 2 doses. Just been to see a different GP who said yes, I'm absolutely not suited to it. She has put me on 10mg citalopram instead. I am terrified (and told her so) about starting more medication after the sertraline being so awful and feel pressured to get over it without medication. But she did reassure me and so I'll start on the citalopram tomorrow. I'm just so scared about things, I feel so unlike the old me. I don't know how all this happened :( :(

What Would Jello Do?

Morning all. Mumto it's perfectly natural to be worried about taking meds. Finding the right treatment is key to you getting the old you back.

Loopy, good idea if you're worried about coping.

Pozzled, CPN is Community Psychiatric Nurse. Don't worry about the house getting messy, It Doesn't Matter. Go and meet your friend, it's more important than cleaning. :)

Happy Tuesday everyone...

Bit more of a rubbish day, so far. Woke up feeling like I'm coming down with something, and have tried and failed to put baby down for a nap. Was trying picking up/putting down, but I think I misjudged how upset she was getting, and in the end my partner just went and got her up. (He works from home.)

Feel really crappy about it. :(

Took meds a bit late. Feeling clammy, but that's possibly just the bug. Weather crap, so don't fancy taking the baby out a walk...

Gah.

You're sounding brighter, Loopy. :)

pozzled - don't bother about housework, it really should be very low down the list of things you need to worry about. Having a nice day will do you the world of good and cleaning will wear you out.

Mumtothreeeee. i hope the new meds suit you better. my dad has been on them and liked them. (what a family!)

Loopy, glad you're feeling more upbeat.

Worldofmeh, try not to feel crappy about it, it's difficult to judge when you're so distracted.. At least you're still getting involved. I've avoided mine for the last couple of days!! I've been clammy since i started on these. really sweaty hands and feet. yuk.

Well, the last two days have been much better. Have slept much better and woken without the tingling sensation of anxiety and have been quite relaxed (mainly because i've been in bed relaxing and my mum has basically taken over, which has just taken the pressure of). Am going back home with her on the train this afternoon with the kids, so will have a nice few days in the countryside. Feeling a bit more optimistic. got test results back from doctor for everything i was worried i'd got and a general MOT test and they came back normal, so that's a big relief. Might be offline for a few days, but will try to check in to see how everyone is getting on. Nervous about train journey, haven't been out of the house for so long.

loopy you do sound like you're relieved to have dh back to work and that you're coping brilliantly.

worldofmeh I hope you're feeling bettter really soon

Ladies, just listening to you makes me realise how 'not right' I am. There is no way I could cope without my dh- he will probably have to take the week off. And I couldn't take a baby out for a walk either. I am still pretty much in bed most of the time. This is since Friday night!! Feel spaced out and when I do go downstairs I just feel really crap, the childn just drain me. Even when they come upstairs to see me I feel worn out after 5 minutes. When I go down they think I'm better and start the 'can we do this, that and the other this afternoon?' All the things we normally do together :(. Am also feeling really anxious all the time, can't bear it at times. This can't be the sertraline still in my system can it? I was never this anxious before taking these tablets but can't believe it's still affecting me. Just don't know what to do.

Just need a bl*y good cry but something about having anxiety stops me, so strange. :(

World, hope you feel better soon.

Deleting, like Loopy you seem more positive than even a couple of days ago, which is great. :) I reckon a change of scenery will do you good. We'll still be here when you get back.

I'm sorry to have been so me, me, me earlier. Have managed a trip out with the family this afternoon. A nice walk and then found a quiet cafe:). Just collected the citalopram for tomorrow.

Deleting- I hope you have a lovely break away :)

Good to see you went out this afternoon Mumto, that's a positive. Don't worry about whingeing, that's partly why this thread is here. Let's hope Citalopram is the drug that works for you. :)

deleting hope you have a nice break!
mumto dont have to say sorry...thats what this thread is for.if you feel like crap n want a rant,then do! When you have a good day, rant about that as well. btw im on citalopram(20mg) and in the past has worked well not quite sure this time and hope it agrees with u.
loopy glad to hear you sounding so positive....i know what you mean about oh. i feel the same about mine, hes a brilliant father and hands on but i think sometimes he does it because he doesnt think im capable/stable enough to cope. though im probably been paranoid.
Well iv had an energetic 2days....i honestly dont know why. i had a bloody cake in the oven at 8.25am yesterday and have not been able to stop. feel like my blood is rushing round my body and i cant sit still. oh took dd and ds1 for a walk as i apparently made him feel a bit nervous with how i was 'buzzing round the house' whatever that means. ds2 still has chickenpox but is coping really well, bless him.
Anyway im confused as to where/what this energy is?!? Iv been sat down for probs 10mins and am already trying to think of something to do. i was wanting to sort clothes out for a car boot but dc just gone to bed so thats out of the question. iv cleaned everywhere and now im starting to worry myself....

Phew what a long post!

deleting hope you have a nice break!
mumto dont have to say sorry...thats what this thread is for.if you feel like crap n want a rant,then do! Were all here to listen.When you have a good day, rant about that as well. btw im on citalopram(20mg) and in the past has worked well not quite sure this time and hope it agrees with u.
loopy glad to hear you sounding so positive....i know what you mean about oh. i feel the same about mine, hes a brilliant father and hands on but i think sometimes he does it because he doesnt think im capable/stable enough to cope. though im probably been paranoid.
Well iv had an energetic 2days....i honestly dont know why. i had a bloody cake in the oven at 8.25am yesterday and have not been able to stop. feel like my blood is rushing round my body and i cant sit still. oh took dd and ds1 for a walk as i apparently made him feel a bit nervous with how i was 'buzzing round the house' whatever that means. ds2 still has chickenpox but is coping really well, bless him.
Anyway im confused as to where/what this energy is?!? Iv been sat down for probs 10mins and am already trying to think of something to do. i was wanting to sort clothes out for a car boot but dc just gone to bed so thats out of the question. iv cleaned everywhere and now im starting to worry myself....

Phew what a long post!

Fuck it. am off to bake am sure oh thinks im barking mad but i just cant sit still.