Hi. I’m new here. I joined because I have really bad social anxiety and depression. I’m also a little lost for what to do rn so could use a little advice.
A couple months ago I was prescribed sertraline, after multiple a&e trips (I was constantly trying to kill myself). Well it’d been like 6-7 weeks before I snapped and just overdosed on what I had left. I still don’t know why, I knew it wouldn’t even do anything. I haven’t taken any in a couple weeks since I don’t have anymore. I went to my GP and all she said was to go back to a&e to ask for a blood test and heart trace. We didn’t, because we knew it wouldn’t do anything. I decided I should probably call 111 and get some advice from there, but I’m terrified of speaking on the phone and as far as I’m aware I can’t text them (I’m not hard of hearing
/ deaf). So I decided I should find a forum first and see if anyone has been through something similar. I was on half a 50mg tab per day and when I overdosed I took an extra 10 1/2 tablets. I really want to sort it before any of my family find out, even if they don’t put me on any more of them I just want it sorted before anyone freaks out about it. We waited ages to get this prescription and for some reason I had to ruin it. 😞
What do I do now? Should I call 111? I don’t think another GP appointment would do anything either, besides it takes weeks to get one anyway.
Physically I’m fine, so I guess there isn’t much of a rush, I just don’t want to get caught and worry the rest of my family. My girlfriend knows and I got the idea to call 111 when she needed an emergency prescription for herself.
Hi years ago I took around 18 100 mg of sertraline and apart from making me a bit sleepy it had no effect on me. There was no damage or anything so please don't worry about that. It would be a good idea to get checked out as we are all different but you should be ok unless you have other illnesses which could affect you. I would follow your doctors advice.
You haven't ruined anything so you can start again if you want. If you don't want any more meds that is your choice. How about doing some counselling? Have you done any or are you doing that at the moment? Take care.
I know it's pot calling the kettle black but it's never a good idea to overdose coz one day you might end up doing permanent damage and your life would be much harder then. x
Well after a lot of messing around I’m on a waiting list for CBT. I kept getting rejected from a lot of places because I’m at that awkward age where I’m not quite an adult & not quite a child. 😅
Quite honestly I don’t know if I want to keep taking them, if it was recommended I probably would, I just wasn’t sure if I should leave it or go pick up some more or what. I thought I’d have to wait just as long to get prescribed again or something. I’m kinda new to the medication side of it.
I think I’ll book an appointment with a different GP. That or since I don’t have any other medical conditions I might just leave it and tell everyone I’ve come off them. The last GP was obviously reluctant to give me more so suggested I go to a&e. But I feel fine physically so it’s all good I guess.
I hope you get the CBT soon. I understand what you mean about the pills but it would be a shame not to use them as they can help you feel a bit better and more able to tackle your issues. Maybe look at the self help route? Google mindfulness, yoga and meditation. There are also herbs and things that might be able to help but I don't know what they are so can't advise you. Take care. x
it's very true about surviving an attempt and being left worse off....had a friend in college who didn't want to go back to her country of origin....so she tried to overdose...she lost circulation in her legs...had partial amputation....
If your constantly thinking of suicide....and you've attempted it.....it may be time to check into a clinic to get some proper treatment and help...and don't worry about the pills...whats more important is to get immediate help. This is a website that has a lot of resources that may also help you, don't mind the title...it's the link that it takes you to that's important...
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