Just been prescribed sertraline as I have been suffering from lethargy, tiredness, loss of enjoyment, anxiety, worrying about everything. On top of this I have been going through family health issues.
It was prescribed over the phone and I don't know whether I should start taking it or not, never been brave enough to admit my issues and now I am scared if I enter the world of relying on drugs to keep me afloat.
I have also just been prescribed this is well. An have been scared to start taking it as well. I worked with my therapist today and we have decided tomorrow is the day I take it. An not just think about it. Best of luck to you
Have you tried other remedies? I can understand being hesitant to start a medication. For me it's a last resort, I would really rather use natural methods. But, am getting to the point where nothing else is working so I may get a prescription soon. Ultimately it's your decision. Best of luck and let us know how it goes!
Haven't tried anything. Just tried the attitude of just get on with it. Thanks for the reply
Has natural remedies not worked for you? I’m currently using hompathy for reflux and anxiety symptoms. It’s been a month and no change yet!
No, never tried anything, just don't know what to do
You could try it to begin with? It takes a lot longer to kick in though. It’s not a cheap route I must add but it’s worth trying. Or try Magnesium salt, Krill oil...not sure how your diet it but introduce oily fish. That seems to improve my mood when I eat good fats. X
That's good advice. I need to clean up my diet too and eat more of those good fats. Problem is, it's hard to eat at all when you are drained of energy. Maybe taking the meds for a little while, so that you feel well enough to change your diet and introduce some natural remedies for the anxiety. Then ease off the meds. Maybe this is what I need to do.
I just think I have reached the point where the only cure is to remove the problem which is me
You aren't a problem though. You are unique and valuable as a person. Maybe you are a conundrum... or a mystery... or a stunningly complex creature! But you aren't a problem. Read anyone's posts on here who is also struggling with depression/anxiety. Would you tell them to quit because they are problems? We are here to help each other get through the struggle. You are worth the effort to keep going. ❤️
I promise you - I know it’s not easy to get the motivation and the only reason I’m in the position to push myself because I don’t have anyone to look out for me. It’s a chore for me to wake up and there are times I can’t sleep - I get anxious because I’m living in a toxic environment. Believe me, I do understand where you are coming from and do not deny the feeling of wanting out - but it’s not the way. X
Thank you, just feel like i am not in control. Been so concerned with caring for my dad for 4 years that everything else seems secondary. Now he is in hospital and not expected to recover I feel have finished my role in life and failed as well. Wasn't feeling great for a while before but this has just piled everything in on top of me.
Have you spoken to your GP? Maybe could do with speaking with a councillor? You need support- your have taken on a lot and I think you will benefit with talking to someone. Maybe join a work shop when this pandemic is all over? A charity called Minds not only offers an 8 week session with a councillor but they also offer a variety of work shops such as gardening, creative writing, knitting, etc. Thinking about it myself. Local libraries also have similar work shops.
Go prescribed sertraline and gave me links To various groups. The pandemic gave me change to spend time with my dad and now I feel trapped. I know I should have sought help ages ago but now it feels there is no help other than drugs. Just been to the pharmacy and they weren't ready. Feel so and tired, spent a while wanting to push people away, now want them alongside me but there is no one there and I feel bad about looking for help.
The diet was suggested by a hompathy to add good fats - that is the best way to boost your energy and mood and it helped me- not medication. I’ve tried many and all have failed to do their job - adverse effects were horrific.
I am exactly the same literally felt like I was reading something I have wrote. I picked up my prescription but never took it as I was also scared that I would have to take a tablet every day just to feel normal. It's really hard when your brain won't stop and shut up for 2 seconds. Try an app like headspace some of it is free it helps me to settle sometimes x
Side effect of sertraline ?
Sertraline hit or miss? 
Sertraline and Wellbutrin combined ?
Sertraline 
Sertraline and one-sided headache 