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I have been suffering with anxiety and depression for like 3 months my first episode ever it was so scary I am 23 and I’m on sertraline now for about 6 weeks on 25mg and I felt fine for the past 2 weeks and today I just feel low and them scary thoughts are entering again I don’t no if it’s me bringing them on and thinking of the place I was in and imagining being back there or what it’s just scary place I worry I will go back there

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Hi there, you say that it’s been 2 weeks of taking sertraline? You may have to wait for another 4-6 weeks to notice any changes to your mood. If you’re really concerned with how you feel you should contact your doctor and let them know. Don’t let your feelings get the better of you.

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Larlarglam in reply toIncognitoC

No sorry I’m on it 6 weeks and I was good but today I just have fear for some reason and I’m thinking to much into it I think on them nasty thoughts I had before and I don’t wanna go back into that dark hole I don’t no tbh my mind is just all over the place over them

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IncognitoC in reply toLarlarglam

At 6 weeks you should be due for a review with your doctor! Contact your doctor asap explain that you’re 6 weeks in with sertraline and you can feel that you are getting worse rather than better. Your doctor should either change your medication or adjust the dosage.

Hi Larlaglam. Sorry to hear you’re struggling. I find journaling really helps when I’m full of thoughts, getting them out onto a page and out of my mind . You’re not bringing them on, it’s not not your fault, they’re just coming up, try not to be scared, don’t push them away. Yes and see your dr if you think your meds aren’t working or are making things worse. x

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Has your experience with sertraline improved? I am only on it 3 weeks, 25mg for first 2 weeks and increased to 50mg last week. I should say I have been on anti depression tablets for over 20 years. With no real success story.

Dr changed my meds to sertraline hoping this would help, depression and anxiety. But I have hit an awful low, can’t leave the house.

Did your mood improve the longer you were on this medication ?

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Larlarglam

Hi I’m good now I think it’s to do with my concerceptive bar I have it that makes me depressed tbh I am getting it out I have kept track of depressive episodes and it’s when I’m on my things I get depressed so getting it removed and ye I am very good now thank god

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