I’ve been on Sertraline, a Zoloft generic, for about 5 weeks so far and it’s starting to take effect. I feel less depressed and I found that I am smiling more and am happier during the day. But the biggest difference so far is that I feel I realized that I have been depressed for most of my adolescent and adult years. It even makes me cry sometimes when I think of how much I’ve missed during my life, and the negative things I have experienced (like a failed marriage without children). One thing that is for sure is that I will take whatever good feelings I can get. I hope the changes last and I will enjoy them as long as I can.
I hope everyone else here has good news to. Please share if you do, since good news spreads good thoughts and feelings.
Thanks for listening.
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I am so happy that sertraline is working for you. I, too, am older (67) and have A LOT of unresolved baggage. I began bupropion 18 months ago and I am soooo much better. I agree, life has sped by without having a chance to really enjoy it. I hope to make whatever time I have left enjoyable and positive. Have a beautiful day 😀
Kyliesmom, thanks for the well wishes. I hope for the same for you (and Kylie).
I keep trying to realize that my life is not over. And that I still have plenty of life left to enjoy, Each day, one at a time. We don’t know what is coming so we should enjoy the day we do have.
It's amazing, isn't it? When you find something that just works. I've been on it on and off for 15 years. Whenever I come off it I come down again. So I've been on it now non-stop for the best part of a decade and I will likely be on it for the rest of my life. As long as it makes life worthwhile, I'm good.
magarlick, it is amazing to find something that can actually change your life. I am so glad to hear that you’ve had success with medication too. I am very glad to hear that Sertraline can still work after long term use. Making life worthwhile is a great way to say it. Thanks for sharing and long may we live a worthwhile life.
this is wonderful!!!! Glad to see something worked for you! I have it but I am afraid to start the medication! Also- does it help with anxiety and panic attacks??? If I could stop both of these I’d be on cloud 9 and able to properly live! I stopped playing softball, I stopped working out due to panic attacks because I get too tired and I always think if I’m out of breath or my heart rate goes crazy I’m going to have a heart attack.
I am not a doctor and this is my first time on medication. It did also help with my anxiety and panic attacks, but my attacks sound milder than yours. If you don’t have a mental health professional I would suggest getting one and discussing Sertraline (the Zoloft generic) with them. I have not had any side effects but Sertraline can have some. I also am on a starter dose of 50mg. I would definitely look into it with your doctor as it is working even better since my last post.
Good wishes to you and please let us know if you decide to try it and how well it works. It took over 5 weeks to make a difference in my life but it did make a big difference, as I am enjoying and look forward to working out like I used to. So, it could help with the issues you mentioned and consider working out before you have a panic attack, But if you only have attacks while active it could be something else causing them. Again discuss this specifically with your provider. I am hoping for the best for you.
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