First week on sertraline

[LWestYorks]

Hi,

Today has been my 5th day on 50mg sertraline and I feel really flat like just can’t be bothered to do anything, talk to anyone, I have a 6 year old daughter and a loving partner but I just feel so ‘UGH’ will this go? My anxiety is also through the roof! The first 2 days I had bad headaches which I think have gone…..but my main symptoms now are heightened anxiety, I just feel so flat/emotionless and I’m waking a few times in the night 😩 is this normal?

I guess I’m just looking for some reassurance on how others felt in the first week?

These symptoms are normal will usually go away!
I can't remember exactly how I felt when I first started sertraline but I remember not feeling like myself for a couple of weeks. I think if it's been a while and those feelings still haven't gone away then maybe speak to your doctor about a different form of medication. I had to change from sertraline to citalopram and found it much better, so hopefully you will find what's right for you :)