Can I have a little bit of support?

[CollyWombles]

I'm currently second time round on 50mg of sertraline, around 8 months in. I have gad two severe depressive episodes and both times sertraline pulled me out.

Two nights ago, I took a bit of a funny turn, gave myself a hell of a fright. I was talking to my dd, quite the thing, then began to develop a headache and within half an hour, I was a right state. I had a fever and thought I was actually going to pass out I was so shaky and retching. It passed quite quickly but it's almost like I'm still in a bit of shock or it reawakened the anxiety.

This morning, I have been tearful and struggling not to cry on and off. This reminds me of my past episodes and I'm struggling not to become anxious and let my thoughts run away with me.

I think a part of me is struggling to understand why I had that funny turn and anxious there may be something wrong with me health wise. My mum however, has told me there are some really funny bugs around just now and a friend of hers had exactly the same thing. She thinks I should increase my dose.

Has anyone found illness has caused a relapse as such? Did you increase your dose or ride it out?

Sorry can’t help with your actual question but didn’t want to read and run. Hopefully some one will come along and be able to offer you some better advice. Hope you are feeling a bit better op

There have been quite a few funny viruses around this Winter, that start with a headache and then sickness and flu like symptoms.
If you're ok now, I wouldn't worry yourself that their is something seriously wrong with you healthwise.
I don't think that you should increase your medication without seeing the Doctor.

Thanks for the replies, I'm doing a good bit better today and I didn't increase my dose. I think it was just a fright and I'm getting over it now. Thanks!