Help with sertraline

[Bramble63]

I am on day 10 of meds,I have had a couple of days feeling good and positive,but the last 3 days I have felt real bad anxiety.still only sleeping 2-3 hours a night.doing lots of walking.anyone experienced this . Help

[vickyboo38]

Hi there I'm on 50mg of Sertraline , I felt allot better after 4 days have had positive days but am going through a little bit again of anxiety , it does help that's for sure , some of the work I think we have to do on our own , I know easier said than done , what dose are you on , maybe you could increase the dose ? My doctor said I can but I haven't yet want to see if I can get through on 50 mg ,I wake early every morning now and then have to get up or I just get anxious , it comes and goes , good weeks then sometimes a few bad days bit I think their also linked to hormones those days . I really hope things improve for you soon keep strong

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Hi,

I have been on Sertraline for years, it agrees with me. I am on 150 mg, and occasionally I cut it down 10 100 mg. I sleep all night, I still have my bouts of anxiety but only when something major arises.

Eunice

[Bramble63]

Thanks for the reply,sleep is the problem with me.how long did it take to feel any positive affects using sertraline ?

[Petaloudia]

I've been on 50mg sertraline for about 18 months. In my experience it can be hard to tell if its having a great impact on anxiety levels in the sense that I still feel depressed and anxious due to life circumstances, etc. It took me around 3-4 months to feel any benefit, so persevere if possible.

However, combined with propranolol (beta blockers) I feel my anxiety in terms of panic attacks is somewhat better controlled than it was with no medication.

I am also looking in mindfulness self-help books in an attempt to further progress. I think the brain may benefit from both types of therapy (although I'm not a doctor, I've just been reading a lot!). Hope you feel some benefit soon.