Sertraline and any other AD's Support Thread Part 2

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Just a continuation from the original thread, which is due to finish soon. Anyone and everyone needing some kind words, and hand-holding, are more than welcome .

Well then, could you answer me another question? What is normal? I'm pondering this because I think that what is classed as normal is 'Societal normal' and not individual normal.

My take on this is that everyone is normal in their own weird and wonderful way. So IMO, what isn't normal for one person is quirky for another and totally normal to someone else.

Have you gone through a really crap time in your life where the shit feels like it's building up and you look back and realise you've come out the other side relatively unscathed? I was always taught to imagine I've been knocked over, and instead of lying down and doing nothing and feeling sorry for myself, I get up, dust myself off, and plod on a bit further. The thing is, when you look back, you see the crap time you've had, but you also think about how you got through it and so on.

Life is a journey with its highs and lows.

Thanks Pain, like I say, it's never a dull moment in our house . You know what Pain, don't even think about having a shower.........just do it. The more you think about it, the more time you have to put it off. I've done that a few times when at biker rallies and ended up a complete dirty, filthy stinker by going home time. The good think about being smelly, I suppose, was that people tended to leave me alone. The flies did as well .

I understand that some things will be emotionally and mentally hard to do, but the more times you do them, the more like 2nd nature they become. You just gotta not think about the first few time you di things. After that, it does become easier, trust me.

Oh, and that's another thing, if it helps, try and look for a positive or funny thing about the shit time you're going through.

A wise wee woman once told me, "For every shit time you go through, there is usually a hidden positive to find" . I guess the positive bit of me being a smellbag after a rally WAS the flies leaving me alone .

Anyway, enough about my smelly antics at rallies. Gotta go and sort out the washing, dinner and then I'll be going to DBro's place to drop off DB's, DSil's and their 2 DD's pressies to make more room for our own.

And at that last word, I shall leave you good lot and get the flowing since it's nearly Christmas . Enjoy yourselves ladies and I will, hopefully, be back later.

Quick side effects question- been on 50mg Sertraline for about eight weeks now. First weekend the nausea was terrible. Then it settled. Over the last four weeks it has crept back and I am struggling with it - also have had diarrhoea for nearly two weeks now. It seems to have coincided with changing the make of tablets - not sure what first lot were, but this lot are Lustral. It shouldn't make any difference, should it?

That's an interesting point iam as my next packet to start is lustral, every chemist in my town seems to use a different make!

IAMLOUISEWALSH first time any one has mentioned this issue which is of great interest to me. I took generic fluoxetine for two years and every brand was almost a different drug. One brand made me get worse which was scary. The others varied in strength, sleepiness, concentration, good mood - it was extraordinary. So I totally back you up the brands are different. Lustral is the original sertraline i think - equivalent to prozac for fluox. These patented (?) brands as i understand it are stronger than the generics so no wonder it's having a strong effect.

Thanks - I think I will go back to the old pharmacy when I get my new prescription after Christmas. At one point the nausea was so bad I started to wonder if I was pregnant despite not having had sex for aaaageees!

feeno I am sorry you feel so sad, do you have support you can access? Just hang in there.

vicar hope you managed to get out and about, brilliant that you felt up to it!

It has been a mixed day for me, long story short, cut my ankle, been to minor injuries, have 5 stitches :( Not needed stitches since August. I will maybe ring my CPN on Monday if she is around to tell her. On a positive note, I am washed, dressed and I painted my toenails and washed the towels. Going to my parents tomorrow for Christmas.

evening everyone.

fluffy so sorry you had to go to hospital - but the positive stuff is good and its good that you can talk to the cpn about it.

Regard the lustral folks - thats the one im on - its the one ive started on and the effects are not too bad now its well into my system.

I have a sore throat tonight and im praying that im not getting DDs cold or the reflux with flare up (waiting for endoscopy) and that will mean a booze free xmas. im thinking of drinking a lempsip under sufferance (i hate the stuff!)

Hi all, think I might be getting a cold or something too as feeling really tired all day. Did manage to go out and do some shopping though.
Off to bed soon,

Just wanted to say, you'r all lovely on here supporting each other.

I'm not great at doing all the chatty stuff so apologies for that. x

Hi just popping in, loving the support on here. I've not much to add yet, sorry, still finding my feet with all of this and trying to accept that I am clinically depressed. Day 2 of the sertraline wasn't too bad yesterday, didn't feel as sick.
Got a busy day with housework and entertaining the ds's, so I know I will end up wound up at some point.

Morning ladies. How is everyone? Hope you're all doing OK. Need a to wake me up this morning. Anyone want to join me?

Iam I think you have a very valid point. I would be writing to my GP asking why 2 tablets of the same dose and the same drug can have side effects that vary dramatically. Writing it down makes me think that is may be that sub-consiously (sp) your body thinks it's a different drug in a dosage sense IYSWIM. Hmmm, don't take my post too seriously, as I'm only wondering and it doesn't mean I'm right. Just something that got me thinking and it I see a different perspective just by writing it down IYSWIM!!!

Take your time Rumours. People need time to come to terms with what's going on. If you need another perspective on things. That's what we're here for . Have a and a , or would you prefer ?

Just popping by to send some love. Had a really rough night, but feeling a bit more in control today.

I think sertraline isn't working for me any more. I'm so angry at myself and everyone all the time.

Welcome to all the newbies. It is a great support to have this thread. Thank you ladies. X

Maybe it's time for you to see your GP Feeno if the AD's aren't doing their job properly. Anyway, have a wee and get it all out of your system. This is what this thread is for . It's for people to have a rant or share their feelings and the rest of us ladies may be able to help. If we can't help, then you know you can come to this thread for support.

Hi SirBoobs Fancy a ?

feeling really odd today not sure hw to describe it but I feel detached from my surroundings like I'm not here!

hello to every1 & hope today has been a better day as yday sounded pretty bad for
some of us :)

fluffy hope ur doing good today sweety

feeno sorry to hear AD aren't helping. can u get to ur G.P before xmas?

Pack hope ur day is going gud & I'm.loving ur 's :)

feeno how are you today? I would agree with going back to your GP to change your dose or try something else. You must share that you feel suicidal, they can offer you more support if you need it.

boobs I hope you are still feeling a bit better, sorry you had such a rough night.

rumours I am sorry you are having such a difficult time, it is so hard to accept that you have mental health problems, it is something I struggle with. Give yourself time and be nice to yourself as you adjust.

painforlife I hope you are feeling a bit better?

We are packing the car to go to my parents' house, had a very lazy morning. My ankle is quite sore but that is to be expected I guess, my DH has been really lovely about it, I expected him to be cross or frustrated but he has been just accepting.

ok this weird feeling is really taking over now & I'm starting to feel really sad. the flashbacks have started again now & I cnt seem to switch off.... been trying desperately to divert my mind for last couple of hours... starting to get shakes as well now.... :(

sorry ppl just needed to put my feelings down somewhere!

Hello everyone. New to this thread. Feeling very low and can't stop crying. Am looking after my DD 9 yrs and she has watched TV all day with me sobbing in the next room. How can I make myself get a grip and do some housework and cook her some supper. I'm new to this depression thing and its so life destroying.

Hugs to everyone havin a crap day

Heart, can you get to see a gp before Xmas?

Good day turning into difficult day. Ds1 Refusing to tidy his room and bloody hell can he whinge for England.His behaviour is really getting me down. Dh on his works do so is away overnight.....trying not to be paranoid about that either.....aaaargh........

evening all.

im relaxing with a and the strictly final. After a bumpy start i managed to get out to visit some elderly ex neighbours who needed a bit of help and a bit of company. spent the afternoon at two different elderly households and realise things could be worse for me....

feeling ok tonight though i do need to work on my anxiety....got a review on new years eve. i dont think im truly going to know how well the sertraline is working until i get back to work....

got my Endoscopy appt through today for end of jan....really worried about it but know it needs to be done.

heart - get to the GP on monday honey. dont leave it and dont suffer...ive been on the sertraline 3 weeks on monday and i feel heaps better - not perfect - but better.

love to all and hope everyone had a good day.