Sertraline Reassurance ! Need some support

[Mummyrj18]

Hi there. I could do with someone to talk to and some support. I have been through this situation before and should be able to tell myself some good advice !

I have a history of anxiety/intrusive thoughts. I recently started taking sertraline again after being off it for a while. I was feeling low and mildly anxious however since starting it a week ago my anxiety has hit the roof feeling worse than before ! Intrusive thoughts are back that I haven't had in a while, usually telling me I don't love my children etc.
I know sertraline tends to make you worse before better but it's hard to see past it right now. Anyone had similar experience with a positive outcome ?

we are going on our first holiday abroad next month and I'm terrified of ruining it for everyone if I'm feeling like this still. Don't feel I have anyone to talk to thank you in advance xxx

What dose are you on.

I found it helpful from the outset I'm only on 25 mgs.

My dd has to take adjusted dose depending on her hormone cycles. She is autistic. She takes 50 mgs 3 weeks a month and then pre period and a few days after 100mgs. This seems to be a good regimen for her.

I have heard is can take a few weeks to help tho.

I took it some time ago, for a couple of years. I found it really helpful but like you I had an increase in unpleasant thoughts initially. The thoughts gradually reduced and were mostly gone after about 4-6 weeks.

I'm (frustratingly) extremely sensitive to medications and prone to side effects and 6 weeks is apparently the outside time for Sertraline to be fully effective, so I'm sure you'll be fine before that time and will have a wonderful holiday.

I found it helped to use calming techniques such as slow breathing to quiet the thoughts (breathe in to a count of 10, out to 10 and repeat a few times). Look after yourself and I hope you feel better very soon.

I started on 50mg, felt like instant anxiety hit me ! I tend to be quite sensitive to things. Just so hard to see your way out of it when you're in that headspace. Feel overwhelming guilt x

Thank you @Skybyrd ! That really helps. Hate that my thoughts are always about not loving my kids anymore it's horrendous 😞 x