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What is wrong with me?

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HelloSunshine100 · 10/02/2026 21:26

Not even sure what I’m writing or where to start. Just need a place to say how utterly rubbish in my head is right now. I have always struggled with my mental health been on highest dose of sertraline for years… mainly struggle with anxiety. I wouldn’t describe myself as depressed generally. I enjoy life and have so many positives. Just lately I have been feeling so low and anxious and nothing to pinpoint why. It’s manifesting physically .., have a constant headache feels like weight and pressure and also such a heavy feeling in my chest as if I might cry at any moment. I have no motivation and feel this heaviness in my body. I have no energy and struggle to stay awake in the afternoon. Contacted the gp and have an appointment in 2 weeks. I’m scared to come off Sertraline and try anything else. I’m scared I will have side effects with new meds and withdrawal from the Sertraline so don’t know what the gp can do for me. These new symptoms feel debilitating. I don’t know if this is hormonal (I’m 36) or stress or burnout or what

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catshatsandchats · 11/02/2026 00:50

Sorry you're feeling like this. I just wanted to say I've been on 150 of sertraline and it wasn't too difficult to come off, I just slowly lowered the dose. You should definitely talk to your GP about it.

There are many definitely antidepressants out there that might help. They seem to try escitalopram (sp?) these days, it's meant to be very good.

Most antidepressants have side effects, but they generally only last for 2 to 3 weeks and you can start on a very low dose. When I started on sertraline I only took half of the lowest dose for a week because I was terrified of the nausea they could cause. After the first week I increased to the full tablet.

PeonyRose8 · 11/02/2026 18:10

It’s ok, it’s a good first step to reach and say how you’re feeling.
it sounds like ur experiencing sadness & like you say need a cry. Can you allow yourself to cry?
for me, I have a playlist that I know will feel how I’m feeling & it allows me to cry if I need.
have u got anything stressful coming up or are u experiencing grief?

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