Sertraline for PMDD?

[Pmdd2022]

I have severe PMDD, once a month I want to check myself into a hospital and say I can’t cope, but I don’t because of my children (single mum) I suffer 7 days before my period and the first 3 days. I have been prescribed sertraline after the contraceptive pill didn’t help. Each month I am too scared to take it in case I feel worse. I am on the first day of my period and on the verge of wanting to give up on life, I won’t, but it’s all I can think of. I want to try the sertraline. Should I start today? Or at another time in my cycle? I’ve been prescribed it for every day of the month. How long does it take to help? Will I feel worse to begin with? I have no plans for October half term so thought tomorrow might be a good day to start? I have the week off work and no school runs.

Hi Op, I hope you are feeling ok ?

I've had a fun week turns out the doctor I spoke with 6 months ago put me on the wrong pill and that's why I haven't seen put improvement. As of tonight trying desorex mini pill with no break, literally praying for a change after the last week.

Xx

Op

ask for fluoxetine instead

also search the threads on here for pmdd to see what helped others

Thank you, side effects wore off and my period has finished I’m back to feeling great 😊 I’m going to try Yaz next (eloine uk equivalent)

I hope that works for you OP, I'm same period is over but I've also started taking the correct pill my consultant wanted me on and feel much more positive than usual. I'm still snappy but got to give it time. Hopefully I'll still be feeling more positive in another 3 weeks !

@Pmdd2022 How are you getting on with Eloine? I have just ordered those to try and help my PMDD, I thought I had BPD my moods were so bad but realised they are linked to my cycle so I am hopeful this will help!.

I understand how difficult PMDD can be—I’ve been there too. I took Zoloft (sertraline) for my PMDD after other treatments didn’t work, and it truly made a difference in my life. I ordered mine from this pharmacy - fast-supply24.com/buy-zoloft-uk.html, and it arrived quickly, which was a relief when I finally decided to try it. Starting sertraline felt daunting, but after a week or so, I began to notice a shift. The intense emotional lows and irritability that used to take over my life for half the month started to ease. After about 4–6 weeks, I felt like I was functioning again, with a sense of stability that had been missing for so long.

It’s normal to feel nervous before starting. Some people do experience mild side effects in the first few days, like nausea or increased anxiety, but these usually improve after the first week or two. Starting it during a time when you’re off work, like you mentioned, is a great idea because you can take it easy and focus on adjusting. Since you’ve been prescribed it for daily use, you can start any day, but beginning when your symptoms are intense (like now) might actually help because sertraline often works quickly to reduce PMDD symptoms for many people.

If you feel uncertain, try starting with a lower dose for a few days (if your doctor agrees) and build up. Most importantly, remember that this is a step toward reclaiming your well-being—you’re not alone, and there’s hope ahead. 💛