Sertraline buddies?

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I started sertraline 2 days ago and I am having a horrible time 🙁 I was hoping there might be others out there starting up too that would like to chat and support each other. I'm a lone parent and only have my mum.

First day on it for me 😟. My anxiety is out of control and it's affecting my mood. I was hoping for a better solution than Anti depressants but I've been advised this is the better option for me. Ive been on these before but only for a few months. I think they made me feel very sick and really affected my sleep pattern. I just want to feel normal and comfortable in myself!

bathghter my baby is a similar age and I have noticed no changes in his temperament, appetite, sleep patterns... Nothing! I had a Google before I went on them and it would seem that the transfer rate through breastmilk is negligible.

If you think about it, you are taking 1/20th of 1g. Your body will be processing the vast majority of that tiny amount before it gets anywhere near your milk.

Anyone else get foggy head and can't find the right words to use? I hate this aspect of ADs

My head feels like it is being squished. It is not a proper headache. It isn't that sore but it is just like my head is being squished. Weird.

Hi

So I’m struggling. I started Sertaline June 16 until Sept 17. I took sick start of September and stopped medicine. I thought I felt fine and just had normal highs/lows but honestly I’m not so sure anymore.
I have two prescriptions left of 28tablets in each one. I’m thinking of restarting in the morning & ringing the doctor.

I am just so angry all the time & blow the top at the kids. I’m really not doing well. Totally regretting coming off it now. Thought I’d be okay but now I’m thinking I’m gonna be on them forever.

Hi Penguin

Sorry to hear you're struggling. Definitely give the GP a call tomorrow. It's not a sign of weakness if you need to go back on Sertraline at all - quite the opposite as you are recognising how you are feeling and looking to make things better for yourself and your family.

I have been on 100mg for a week now and absolutely feel I have more patience with my DCs which is good for everyone.

You probably just didn't give yourself quite long enough last time - a year isn't that long really.

Patience with DCs- I have none!! I'm a many grumpy mum and often lose my temper. This is not how I wanted to be as a mother. So if taking medicine can change that I'm all for it.

18 hours in on first 50mg and my sleep pattern is affected. I've got a dreadful headache. Stomach feel acidy but my anxiety is quite high. Feel on edge and alot of adrenaline over night. I've got to get to work so next dose will be tonight. Feeling a failure for having to take medication again 😢

beerbaby I can never find the right words to say! Can't blame the medication for that. I struggled sleeping a bit at first but now can't sleep enough! You aren't a failure. None of us are. We've just recognised we need some extra help. It takes a strong person to ask for help.

Isn't it funny how it affects us all slightly differently.

penguin hope you manage to speak to a doctor today.

I haven't been getting out much so my plan is to attempt to get out for a walk with dd today. Could quite easily get back into bed if I could.

i am definitely struggling to find the right words! day 3 i feel reasonably normal otherwise. not much appetite.

Okay so I didn’t contact doctors. I woke up this morning after a great nights sleep & felt good. I thought maybe it was me being tired.

Got kids to school/nursery and everything was fine. 20 minutes after nursery pick up & im stressed, angry and just feel done already. We are home & ive sent them both upstairs to give myself a break. I’ve only had the youngest in my car an hour. This is so not good.
Will contact doctors tomorrow & try to get an afternoon app.

It’s nice knowing I’m not alone but at the same time it’s awful we all are dealing with this.

Penguin I found the sleep deprivation made everything so much harder. I had really difficult pnd. My youngest is now 4 so don't think I can use it as an explanation anymore.

Im also finding I have parts of the day were I'm so pleased to feel normal but then the feelings comes from nowhere. This morning was really hard till about 11 then it cleared and i tend to feel it coming back as I get tired on a night. It's good to have periods of normal.

My DC fighting takes me to the "I can't cope" stage. X

Has any one got tence jaw muscles why on sertraline

Afternoon all.

GP had prescribed these for me today after I basically sobbed and choked through an appointment with him.

I had citalopram many years ago, but it made me feel so number and I hated it.

I already grind my teeth, have IBS with chronic diarrhoea and regular neck pain interspersed with migraines so I'm really looking forward to the side effects of these. Not.

Any recommendations on whether it's better to take them at night or in the morning? I'd planned to take them before bed to minimise the hours spent feeling nauseated.

Doc has also given me small doses of diazepam for when my anxiety goes up.

I'm starting on nights. Last night was first one and I had a rotten night but it might be because I'm having a battle with myself over needing them. I've got anti sickness incase I need them. I've got 7 diazepam in the cabinet which I've never taken because I'm too scared to. I've also got something booked in for most days for the next 2 weeks to try and distract me. My family and friends know so if I'm having a tough time I don't need to explain it all. I've been here too many times before so I've learned what I need however I still find day 7-12 really really hard to deal with!

Yes Sam I've get lock jaw and teeth grinding during the night.

Please can you tell me were you feel the pain Hun ? I'm reaily worried x

Bearbaby my youngest is almost 4, and I definitely wouldn’t say I’m sleep deprived. I tend to sleep fine but my dd gets up really early anywhere usually 5.30 am on.

Sam when I was on it I had a clicky jaw. It was annoying but didn’t hurt. I definitely found I tended my jaw bone a lot & had a lot of tooth pain from the pressure. Really had to watch what I was doing.

I’m going to ring the doctors in the morning to discuss going back on it.

It's my teeth that are hurting the most is that we're you got the pain

Iv pm you

vivienne I take mine last thing at night to minimise nausea. I'm Not sure if it makes any difference. I did quiz my GP on it and he said anytime was fine. Well done on seeing the GP and hopefully you won't feel too ill on the sertraline.

Feeling really anxious today.

mrsdiddlydoo thank you for replying. I'm sorry your anxiety is up today. Does anything work for you when you feel like that?

I'm feeling slightly nauseous, but woke up in the night feeling thoroughly nauseated, and stayed that way until about 9am. Interestingly, I don't feel like a zombie, which is what I had expected.

Have now had tea and toast, and hope to go for a swim this afternoon. Water calms me, always has.

Hi there. Started these yesterday at 50mg in the morning, gp mentioned sickness and possible trouble sleeping. However, is it normal to feel spaced out to begin with? I can cope with the feeling, just wasn't expecting it.

Wellshit I'm taking my 3rd tonight and I've felt very spaced out especially yesterday. Not so much this afternoon. Ive not slept well for the last few nights and today I'm shattered! I'm hoping this will improve. Yes to nausea and loss of appetite. I've not eaten much at all. Today I feel a bit calmer. Still getting anxiety flashes and mood slumps but I'm managing to distract myself.

Vivienne I also find water relaxing and I've discovered a shower or bath can really help calm me down. I also love a cosy night in with the fire and candles. Not great in the morning at the moment. It can be a real battle.

The swim was good, but the steam room and jacuzzi were even better. I am thinking I might join the pool for a few months, as an hour or so in the watery environment does me the world of good.

2nd pill tonight, am feeling very positive at the moment. Managed to achieve quite a lot of what I'd planned for today and am pleased that today's side effects wore off by about 11am.

We're at a funeral tomorrow (not someone close - supporting my MIL), so need to be up and at it before lunchtime. Cross fingers!