Clearly I wasn’t doing great before getting started on the meds my psychiatrist prescribed me, but I feel like I’m doing worse.
Much worse. I’m just miserable right now.
The anti depressant is called Sertraline.
I’ve read some have had similar issues that they feel significantly worse before feeling much better later on.
The office is closed, but I’m planning to stop by first thing Monday morning and tell them what’s happening.
This cannot continue. I can’t operate being this depressed.
Hey, just read your message listen sertraline are very good med, for anxiety and depression. I tried too come off them, for 3 weeks was great then 4 weeks was so anxious and nervous. Just give them time, what dose you on me 200mg. X
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So sorry ur going through this. Unfortunately meds can take so long to work. Know ur not alone with ur depression. Good thoughts to you.
I'm pretty sure Sertraline is the generic form of Zoloft. I was prescribed Zoloft in 1997 to pull me out of an episode of major depression. It worked. I was on it for about 10 years, after which I was switched to something else.
Believe me, I know how terrible it is to sit around and wait several weeks for these drugs to kick in. My doc told me I had to wait at least 7 weeks before expecting results. Seven weeks is like seven lifetimes when you're in that state. I don't know how long you've been on that drug, but I'm sure your doc will point out that it takes time. Let your doc know how you feel, though. Many years ago, I was put on the latest antidepressant (I can't remember the name right now) and I quickly developed akathisia, which is extreme agitation. It was literally like being tortured 24/7. And this was on top of major depression! My doc finally relented and put me on something else, which worked beautifully for many years.
My point here is that if your symptoms are truly unbearable, be sure to tell your doc.
I wish you a speedy recovery. Hang in there - it definitely WILL get better.
And that's from someone who's been "there" and back many times, so I know what you're going through.
Take care,
jkl5500
Most SSRIs make you feel worse before making you feel better, I had the same experience with fluoxetine Prozac, but when it kicked in, it really kicked in and gave me beautiful 5 years completely symptom free
What dose and xs are you on with Prozac if anything just gave me one year of happiness and symptom free I would be more than thankful
When I started taking 20 mg per day this was 9 years ago, I had two relapses in between an average every 4.5-5 years now I am on 60 mg daily; talk with your doctor, the trick is finding the right SSRI and giving it enough time to kick in, I would say minimum 6 weeks
Going through the same thing on sertaline myself. Just raised the dose to 75
And see how I do. How long has it been that you started on it. All keep you
Posted if you want nice to have someone to chat about this nice we are going through the same thing. Ishing you well
its been back and forth for me its helps then not so much .... guess it takes a while to stabilize in your body maybe
what dose are you at now?
It’s not easy. It’s going to be a fight. Just hang in there and fight through it. It took me into the full 5th week before my side effects went away. Most doctors say to give it at least 6 weeks before you feel better and it really starts working. Just try to convince yourself it is just the medicine making you feel that way. Just know you are going to feel like crap and prepare for it as best you can.
If you have nausea, try taking ginger pulse and wear the sea band arm bracelets, nervous/anxious..read a book, watch movies, if insomnia...try taking your med at night. I started doing better selling when I started taking it around 8:30 or 9:00 at night.
is horrible that feeling hope speedy recovery hang in there will get better i m on day 20 on citalomram just started to feel bit better but i fully understands how horrible it it ,, there is light on the other end hang in there , by the way didnt your gb give you any small dose of diazopam do easy of the side affects for a start....
I've been solo parent with no child support for 23 years - I have nobody to rely on - nobody here to be with me through the "bad beginning parts" of anti-depressants... I tried about 5 of them and could NOT get past the 3rd day - yes, I know, everyone will bombard me and tell me I'm crazy to expect... but honestly, I need to keep the few wits I have about me and each anti-depressant made me feel like I was going crazy - also like a zombie - frozen in my tracks - couldn't do or not do anything - it's a crazy feeling to me and I couldn't handle it another day... I've heard that people with adhd sometimes cannot take them - and I was made to go off my beloved Vyvanse due to stress cardiomyopathy... just trying to exercise everyday, eat low carb, take amino acids and other supplements that are said to help... just had a big financial upset so that's what's driving my dark cloud currently... I hope you find something that helps you. I'm new to this group but seems like people really care and understand.
Depressed and Anxious 
Skipping your meds once in a while good for you I’ve learned 
i feel so depressed tonight
Severely depressed
