Lying in bed....

[SammieXo]

Hey its now my 3rd day taking 50mg of steraline after being on 25mg for 3 weeks..this morning was awful I called my boss to say I couldnt come in bevause i was getting panicky and overthinking my head was really fuzzy I felt really bad luckly she was understanding enough as I told her about my medication etc she told me to go in and speak with her..never had such a shit day in all my life. Feel so anxious and sick. How long can I expect side effects? I am worried now as I have to work tomorw,christmas day and boxing day dont think ill cope!! Feel so helpless and lonely my partner doesnt understand and my family try to ignore fact im on meds! Cant stop crying!

[SammieXo]

So edgy just waiting for something bad to happen! Avoiding of people passing in the street its so awful think my social phobia

[cat3]

I presume you're meaning Sertraline Sammy ? After a brain haemorrhage my antidepressant was changed from Paroxetine to Sertraline by the hospital neuropsychiatrist simply because they were HIS preferred choice.

I stuck it for about six weeks and have never felt so rotten in my life, with metallic banging sounds in my head and inability to walk without falling over. As soon as I was discharged, I had the Paroxetine reinstated by my GP and within a day the noises had stopped and I could function again.

I know of others who can't tolerate it, so if you find the side effects aren't lessening after another week you need too go back to your doctor and ask for an alternative.

I know we're supposed to give ourselves a period of time to assimilate these meds but, for me, the symptoms were abnormally severe and I was annoyed that I'd been taken off a perfectly effective and unproblematic drug in exchange for one which made me ill.

You need to speak up for yourself because most of these doctors don't have a clue about the awful side affects whilst they keep upping the dose and telling us to persevere.

Good luck with this ; hope you get it sorted. x

[Moonmoo]

Hi, I was swapped from citalopram to sertraline and struggled with it a lot, especially the tears and fogginess. It has now settled and I am back at work. It just took a long time. I would speak with your GP. My GP didn't know if it was me generally or the meds which is why I stuck with them. 50 wasn't enough, 100 made me feel horrendous, 75 seams ok. So dosage can impact as well. Sorry I don't know if this helps you but just letting you know you're not alone.

I'm staying on sertraline and being reviewed in the new year.

I hope you start to feel a little easier soon. It takes time xx

[Imys]

Feel so sorry for you, sertraline can take up to 6 weeks to work, side effects can be bad for the first couple of weeks , try and find someone to talk to that will understand what you are going through. Do hope you start to feel better over the holiday.

[steadfast66]

Sorry you are feeling this way. You can control your thoughts...it takes practice. Keep replacing bad thoughts with good ones (not easy I know). Also, getting to the root of your anxiety helps a lot. Try not to think so much or figure things out or assume that you know what someone else is thinking about you. Often we think the wrong things about people and circumstances. What difference does it make what people are saying or feel about you? None. Everyone has their hangouts. This is a great saying: God give me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. Don't let people control your thoughts. Prayed for you Sammyross.

[SammieXo]

Thanks all for your positive replys. Such a hard time of the year to try not be anxious around people family friends etc I should be happy but its hard.. all I want for christmas is to be happy and to be able to relax. Merry christmas all when it comes. Xx