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Anyone dealt with Antidepressants stopped working?

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I've been taking 150 mg of sertraline for at least 5 years now and it was making a world of difference until the last few months. My depression is bad and feels like it going to get as bad as before I started taking sertraline.

Has anyone else had this experience? I know I need to see my Dr. And I will but I was curious if this is a common thing and if anyone can relate to my experience.

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Thank you for your post. What you are describing in layman's term is "antidepressant poop out".

The medical term is antidepressant tachyphylaxis, more common in SSRIs than other meds.

Dr Google has heaps of advice for you, including upping your dose, which could work. You can always go down or change to something else at your next consult.

While waiting for an appointment with doctor, you might like to take a session or two with a counsellor, either in person or at a telephone helpline.

Regards 🐈‍⬛

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