Stopping Sertraline

[SeaShell33]

Hoping for some advice

I stopped taking Sertraline nearly two weeks ago after reducing my dose from 50mg to 25mg.

Initially I felt fine but after a few days I began to feel incredibly impatient and would get angry over the smallest things. I know when I loose my temper I'm doing it and I shouldn't but I can't help myself, it's like a bottle going pop.

I then feel incredibly guilty for my behaviour so much so I'm obsessing over it repeating the incidents in my mind and hating myself.

I've also noticed a slight increase in intrusive thoughts which are distressing me.

Any advice from others who've come off Sertraline?

Thanks in advance

I think it’s one that you normally come off slowly, so a few days or weeks of 12.5 after the 25. Best to discuss with your gp

Can I check that you’re withdrawing with GP support/their knowledge and advice? It can be quite tricky

I followed my GPs advice and ended up coming off them too quickly. I had been on 100 and then 50 for a couple of months. I did one 50 every other day and then nothing. I had terrible dizzy spells to start with but the GP said it was normal and to persevere. I wish I’d insisted on a more gradual withdrawal.

I got the fury about a month after stopping completely - it was a stressful time anyway due to family illness but I just lost the plot a few times. Internalised fury is the only way I can describe it.

I still get it, but less than before, and it’s more manageable (I swear in my head rather than wishing I could stab people in the eye). I reckon it’s reducing, and at some point I’ll only get them at the same frequency as everyone else!

Good luck and listen to yourself and stand up to your gp if you need to. Although it’s been hard work I’m very glad I decided to come off them.

Sorry, I did one 50 every other day for 2 weeks and then nothing.

Thank you everyone for the responses

I didn't realise you could have a 12.5mg dose.

I went to see the doctor in March to discuss reducing my dose with the plan to eventually stop. From April I was on 25mg. I did think about taking a 25mg every other day but thought it would mess with my body being a stop and start/on off.

I didn't go to see the doctor when I decided to stop taking them as I'd already been to see her back in March however in hindsight I probably should have gone back to see my doctor instead of just stopping.

I honestly didn't think there would be a problem as I didn't notice anything when I halved my dose. Also 6 years ago I stopped cold turkey from 50mg and felt nothing.

Good job I've got 6 weeks off work now so I don't lose it at anyone for using my pen

SeaShell33: I used a pill cutter!