Has anyone upped their sertraline dose for PND?

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And, if so, did it help?

Currently on 50mg and have been for nearly 6 weeks now (started at 25mg for first week). I don’t break down everyday now like I was doing but I still feel crap and have this constant sick feeling in my stomach as if something awful is about to happen. Also there’s a disconnect between my thoughts and how I feel. I know in my mind I can cope with my baby but my feelings tell me I can’t and that I’m useless, worthless and never doing the right thing. I hate the way I feel. I have a follow up with the GP in a couple of weeks, should I ask to increase the dose? Anyone had any experience with sertraline and upping the dosage with positive effect?

Thanks in advance

I started on 50mg and ended up on 200mg. It did help. Definitely ask your GP to up the dose. I hope you start to feel better soon.

Thank you @OldTinHat, that’s reassuring, I’m glad it helped for you. I spoke to the GP and she increased the dose to 100mg for now so let’s see

That's great news! It will help but not overnight. You may have to go to 200mg over time but take it slow and, most importantly, be kind to yourself. Don't expect too much straight away, baby steps (if you'll pardon the pun!). You'll have rubbish days but let those go, celebrate the small positive things and those small positives will eventually grow into large positives. You've got this!