Sertraline Support Group anyone?

[yoomoo]

Hi all. Have been looking on here for some people to hold hands with while we start the journey of taking Sertraline, some of the threads look older so thought I'd start a new one.
I have been depressed and anxious for some time now, can't pinpoint the exact cause but I think losing my dear Nan 3 years ago was a trigger. I was also off work for most of 2016 following major knee surgery and then an injury so I think that gave me far too much time on my own to reflect on things. I didn't have a great childhood and I think lots of my anxiety comes from that. I've had 5 counselling sessions through my work scheme and although I've now got some coping mechanisms me and the counsellor agreed I probably need something more. Took me 2 weeks to pluck up the courage to book a doctors appt, finally went on Monday morning, GP was lovely asked me questions and agreed with the counsellor that I probably need a bit of help. So I was prescribed a months worth of Sertraline, starting off at half a tablet for 6 days then increasing to a whole one, review with GP in 2 weeks. Took my 1st tablet about 10.30 yesterday once I'd collected prescription- felt terrible! So exhausted I had to have a nap at 5pm. Decided to then take them before bed so that I could sleep through some of the symptoms. Currently on the train to London for a meeting and feeling shattered and a bit spaced out- hope no one notices!
Anyone enough about me, is there anybody else just starting out or recently started who'd like to chat about our experiences with the medication or just chat in general?

i feel the same about life! sorry to hear you have had a rough day.

feel like im pratically begging someone to take my kids from me because theres no way i can do it long term.

How old are they, BCG?

DD is 2 and DS is nearly 6 months so its a long road ahead with no one but me and them :(

I'm in the same boat BCG - two kids (now 17 and 15 so somewhat easier to deal with!!) but it is literally only me. If I had to go into hospital God knows what I'd do with them.

It is very hard.

Come the end of August my contract ends so I'm desperately trying to find another job and will leave early to take one IF I can find one that is. I've literally got no spare money saved at all so if I can't find another job, within three months we'd be looking at house repossession. No wonder I'm on anxiety meds!

same here its literally only me :(

i wont be able to return to work after mat leave so could be fun!

I started stertraline approximately 3 weeks ago but I've been on half a tablet. my instructions don't say to increase and I've not felt any different. they say it takes a month for it to feel effective but who knows maybe its because I'm on such a small dose. I am on it for anxiety also and have been referred for CBT but unfortunately in my area there is a 7 month wait so will have to make do at the moment.

Following this thread with interest. I've taken Sertraline before with no side effects, then foolishly decided I'd be ok to stop (no idea why) about six months ago. Felt truly terrible and became a generally moody and unpleasant person so started again about 5 weeks ago. Now feel sick a lot of the time (like morning sickness) and my appetite has decreased, struggle to sleep at night and am tired all day. Have read this subsides after a while so am hoping That's true. Good luck to everyone else, I really hope it works for you

Think I've finally pushed him away for good. I can't do it anymore. I'm absolutely terrified :'(

Are you ok Dedication??? Did you post on the wrong thread or are you looking for help???

Sorry Pollyanna I was on the right thread, was just continuing on from what PP said about difficulties in relationship due to depression.

I think my other half is done with me now, he's had 4 years of it and can't take anymore.

Hello, OP here. Sorry I disappeared for a while there was just struggling to cope with the side affects of the Sertraline and needed a couple of weeks away from MN. How is everyone doing?
I'm at a real low point, my DH has left me and I just don't know what to do

I hope you are doing ok yoomoo.

I'm in the same boat. I started sertraline about a month ago and I started to feel better but couldn't shake morning anxiety. (I felt normal in the evenings) My GP wanted me to up to a "standard minimum dose " of 100mg which I was unsure about but went along with. First I went to 75mg which didn't seem to have much of an effect, but the first day on 100 was a really bad one. I have some strategies to try and reduce the anxiety but the tough part is that I don't even know what I'm anxious about. When initially starting on Sertraline, my GP had me take Klonopin at regular doses twice a day which really helped so I'm going to try doing that again for a week and then wean off them.

I just keep telling myself that this is going to get better but it is really hard to get through the days sometimes. Although it is a "short time" of my life, waiting 6 weeks for the full effect seems like forever.

Hi, thanks for the reply! I'm doing ok I suppose, trying to pick up the pieces of my broken life now my husband has left.
I started on 25mg around the time I started this thread then after 6 days increased to 50mg then when my husband left 4 weeks ago my GP suggested I go up to 100mg. I haven't seen a huge difference from 50 to 100 but I really did feel it from nothing to 25! I have noticed I feel very numb at the moment, just kind of bumbling through life. I do have some moments where I feel almost high and know I will be happy but then other times my confidence gets knocked and I'm crashing down again. It's so exhausting. I know I'm numb because my sisters baby nearly died last night and I couldn't cry, I felt so sad but just numb too. It's absolutely awful.
I'd recommend also taking them at night (if you aren't already) as you then sleep through the symptoms!
Overall I would say they are doing their job, now I'm a couple of months in I can see an improvement in my general mood. Just need it to be a bit more balanced!

I have had a jittery day today I'm on day 8 of sertraline will it kick in soon

Had a jittery day today day 8 on sertraline will it kick in soon

Hi
I've been on Setraline 100 mg for a few weeks and have much worse anxiety. I've got a tremor in both hands a twitch in my eye and agitation.
The side effects are awful. Ive been given diazepam to help but it's not really working I. Taking away the excruciating anxiety.

Hi lovely,

I just wanted to jump in and say you’re definitely not alone. I’ve actually been taking Sertraline (Zoloft) for quite a long time now, and I completely understand what you’re going through. When I first started, it wasn’t easy either — the first couple of weeks were really rough with side effects like tiredness, dizziness, and feeling really "out of it," just like you described. I also switched to taking it at night after a few days, and it made a huge difference for me, especially with the initial fatigue.

Now I take 50mg every evening after dinner, and honestly, it’s been life-changing. My anxiety is so much more manageable, my mood is much more stable, and I finally feel like myself again. It took a bit of patience — it really started kicking in properly after about 4–6 weeks — but it was so worth it. I always make sure to get my Sertraline from a trusted pharmacy topup24.com/buy-zoloft-uk.html, because they’re super reliable and I always get excellent quality medication from them.

My biggest piece of advice would be: be gentle with yourself and give it time. What you’re feeling now is temporary, and it means your body is adjusting. Try not to panic if you have bad days — they don’t mean it’s not working. And if you ever want someone to chat with about the ups and downs, I’m here. 💛 You're already so brave for taking the first step!