Starting sertraline tomorrow, when did you notice any improvement?

[Sleepy21]

Due to start sertraline tomorrow - when can I expect to see an improvement? Even if only mild? Keen to hear your experiences - thanks v much!

A good week maybe more.
Everyone is different.
Let it flow over you,don’t count the days just go with the flow, be kind to yourself.
Don't look for it, suddenly you will realise things seem better.
Best of luck x

Thanks so much for your lovely comment - you’ve made me feel so much better x

I actually felt quite a bit better after 3 days but I don't know how much of that was pure relief at having started something to help me.
In terms of feeling "good", I would say 3 weeks and then I never looked back.
There can be some rough side effects when you first start. Try to ride those out as just a hump in the road not a sign that it's not right for you.
What dose are you starting on?

You'll know when it works for you.
It could be a minor thing that would normally set off overthinking etc.
And it barely registers.
For me it doesn't numb you it helps keep things in perspective.
Good luck hope it works for you.
As pp we all react different to it.

They have started me on 50mcg - will review with GP in 2 weeks and will increase if necessary. I know it’s not an overnight things but I hope within the next week or two it does something - feeling so terrible ☹️

I’m on 50. But I started on 25 for the first week and then upped it. that did help

Thanks so much everyone for your responses - they have really made me feel more positive! Can I ask during the transition time when you’re feeling crap and anxious, for those of you that have young kids how do you manage? I’m struggling but and feel awful for it as just want to feel myself again!

It can make symptoms worse to start off with but it really does help if you can get through the first few weeks.

A good week for me - made me slightly worse to start but def worth pushing through. I’m on 150 now but it’s honestly changed my life so much. You’ll be fine I’m sure I know so many people who it has helped xx

Personally, I maybe felt better in the first couple of weeks and then went through a period of about 6 weeks when I felt worse. At that point I went up to 100mg and haven’t looked back. I CAN take time but it’s well worth powering on with it in my experience (been on and off antidepressants for years).

Stick on here.
Tell us how you are feeling over the coming weeks and posters can guide you through xx

I'm in the 150 mg club..it definitely stops the 100 mph thought patterns and the chatter of the what it's?.

Feeling a little ‘flat’ after a few tablets- the intense anxiety feeling has reduced but I just feel a bit ‘off’ mood wise - but I’m just telling myself it’s temporary on the way to feeling better! My mind is still whirring though - I hope that calms down soon 🤞

Started working within 4/5 days. It saved my life.

the side effects were awful initially and very hard to manage. The side effects lessened over time but stayed and I decided to come off them after 4 months but they had done their job by then.

good luck op and dont give up if side effects are bad to begin with.

Thank you - appreciate the comment! Keeps me positive. I have been taking it in the morning as have been having trouble sleeping but also hear it can help at night? Wondered what others have found works for them?

@Sleepy21
How ya doing.
Quite expecting you to say “not so good” but don’t worry just keep going with the flow.
I know some say they actually feel worse than they did before being on the tablets at first till they fully kick in.
Keep going.

Thanks so much for your message - you are right - not so good! I have to say I am feeling the side effects, and my anxiety keeps coming and going in waves. But when I feel bad, I go back and re-read these messages and it makes me feel more positive and reassures me that I have to keep going! Xx