Been prescribed sertraline for anxiety and would like advice

[KellyJ14]

I’m suffering from anxiety since giving birth 6 months ago, I contacted my gp today who has prescribed me sertraline. I feel hesitant to take it as I don’t feel depressed or low in mood, I stated this to the dr I but she basically said anxiety and depression go hand in hand. It probably sounds stupid but I feel anxious about taking the medication as from what I understand there’s a period of feeling worse before you feel better and I don’t want to feel any worse than I already do, but equally I feel Iv reached a point where I need to do something. This is not my first baby and I was nothing but elated the first time round so I feel quite blindsided by the whole experience. Just wondering if anyone has been through anything similar or has experience with this medication or has any advice at all? Thank you x

I too went 6/7 months before seeking help from my gp for anxiety. I was prescribed sertraline and now 6 weeks later am beginning to feel like me again. I have to admit, it hasn’t been easy. I was anxious about taking antidepressants too but I’m so glad I did.

My advice is to be kind on yourself, take each day as it comes and rest as much as possible. (Difficult I know with children) I found it easier to be around family and friends to support and just be there, in the early stages. Make notes each day too and hopefully you will notice that they become more positive as the days/weeks progress.