Health anxiety

[lparkinson]

Had my tablets changed Wednesday was fine till then now back to thinking negative thoughts 

[Andypandy30]

What were u on?

[lparkinson in reply to Andypandy30]

Fluoxitine 

[Andypandy30 in reply to lparkinson]

Hi asking because I'm about to increase but I'm on sertraline . I hope someone helps with their experience of these . We're u switched from something else x

[lparkinson in reply to Andypandy30]

Yer from fluoxitine that's wat I've been switched to sertraline x

[Andypandy30]

Hi well firstly why did they change u . I was changed because I had been on cipralex 20 mg and it cudnt be increased . I had been on it for 10 years but was never evaluated as doc was no help and I was too scared to one off them . I went through awful side effects wen I came off them and started on sertraline . Everyone is different in how they feel but I just think I'm very sensitive to any medication and akways seen to suffer side affects . I started sertraline 50 mg in June last year and went through a tough few weeks .intil I felt a bit better . I then had to increase to 75 mg with a view to going up to 100 mg . I do t understand this bit as I never had any problems on cipralex . But I do have other health problems going on . I'm hypothroid and ?perimenopausal . So swings and round a outs with my moods anyway . This new doc and a few people on here think it wid be worth trying the increase  but I still need reassurance . .scared I guess . As for you let us know the details of how long you were on the others and with sertraline in my experience the first few weeks can be tough . But u will come out the other side and start to feel better if they suit u . You will gradually not notice the negative thoughts it is just Ur brain adjusting to the new medication . Speak to Ur doc if u need something to get u through initial startup . They may give u a relaxant . Then it's just about taking each day at a time . And maybe keep a diary of symptoms . But try not to dwell on the negative as it does lift . You just have to give them at least 4 to 6 weeks . I know it's hard but keep talking and reaching out . There's some fab people here with a wealth of knowledge . I also reach out as im still on a tough road and need to adjust my meds or find out wat is going on Health wise x

[lparkinson in reply to Andypandy30]

Oh well I was on mirtazapine and didn't suit me so changed to fluoxitine and was getting awful side effects which it said contact your health professional about so I did n she advised to stop taking them this morning straight away I also have health anxiety had blood tests bout 3 weeks ago all come bk clear n normal I think it's a mind over matter thing 

[Andypandy30]

Sorry I write a reply tday I don't know where it went . What dose are u on?

[lparkinson in reply to Andypandy30]

I'm not on any at the minute 

[Andypandy30]

Oh I Thot u said you'd been changed to sertraline x

[lparkinson in reply to Andypandy30]

I'm waiting for the doc to say I can have them was supposed to b today but nothing so have to get back on to them tomorrow 

[Andypandy30]

Ok let me know how u get on but u have to give them time xx