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Been prescribed Sertraline

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VitoCorleone · 19/02/2013 17:08

Just got it today and ive been referred to therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder.

Dr says to take the pills at night, but will they still work through the day?

And on top of my social anxiety i now think my relationship with DP is about to end due to my low self esteem and jealousy issues.

Just feel like this is a shit day and want to cry

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Geeklover · 19/02/2013 17:42

I've just been moved into sertraline today from another anti d. That was giving me rotten side effects. Apparently this one is better for minimal side effects. Pharmacist was very positive about it.
As for taking at night yes it will work during the day because it's not a single tablet effect that helps your symptoms it can trek a week or 2 for you to notice a difference as the tablets work into your system.
You might find you need to play about with the time you take it to suit you.

Geeklover · 19/02/2013 17:44

Why do you think your relationship will end? Is you do supportive of your problems? You are unwell just now but the meds and some counselling will help you through it. It's hard to see another side to this but there is one I promise you.

VitoCorleone · 19/02/2013 18:00

I started a thread in relationships about me and DP, basically i just dont feel like a normal person because of this (the anxiety) and as a result my self-esteem has hit rock bottom. And i have turned into a jealous nightmare, paranoid that DP will leave me for somebody normal. I lose the plot every time he speaks to another woman, i feel so inferior, and im pushing him further away and i know its getting him down.

I just feel like a mess

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Geeklover · 19/02/2013 18:40

I totally get what you mean about not feeling like a normal person. On top of my depression and anxiety my self esteem has taken a battering from other issues which just makes me more anxious and pull away more from social situations.
Do you feel he understands that your actions come from this anxiety and that with help you'll get through it?

VitoCorleone · 19/02/2013 20:10

He's at work and ive just text him and told him exactly how i feel, ive never told him the full extent of it before. He replied saying that he loves me and supports me no matter what, and only wants to be with me and that we'll get through it.

I told him, i just want to feel normal.

He knew my self esteem was pretty low, but the last few months i dont know why but it seems to be getting lower and lower.

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