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[Magic262]

Hi all, my name is Dan. Suffering from a deep depression. Its a lonely fight but will not give up. Am anti pills but got so bad I decided to try sertraline. Have been on 50mg for 2 weeks. Seems like it made me worse. Will it soon have some kind of positive effect?

[MAS_Nurse]

Hi Dan

Thanks for your message and welcome to this group.

So sorry that you are having such a lonely fight. We are here and want to help. Can you tell us more about your situation?

Our members have lots of experiences and are very supportive too.

It is worth going back to your doctor and explaining how you are feeling. It can take a few weeks for sertraline to get to the best effects.

Is there someone either a friend or family member that you can talk with?

The mind charity at mind.org.uk also have information and a helpline 0300 123 3393.

Do keep us updated about how you get on

Best wishes

[Hidden]

Hey Dan! So everyone is different but it gets worse before it gets better. I decided to taper off.. it made me feel weird and foggy, forgetful.. ugh.

[Magic262 in reply to Hidden]

Hi...how long did u give it before tapering off? Ty for replying

[Hidden in reply to Magic262]

You’re welcome! I wanted off within 2 weeks but was told to just abruptly stop, but then got second opinions. So I’ve been on it 3.5 weeks.. I stop Saturday! Talk to your doctor. Don’t stop on your own. I was on 25mg for 2 weeks, then 12.5 for 1, then 12.5 every other day.

[welly10]

It takes about 4 weeks to get a better gauge on how they are helping you.as you know anti d are not a cure but an aid.ive not been on setraline but citalopram and am now on mirtazipine 30mg.your brain chemistry needs to adjust and level out.i used CBT also which helped and read a few books on the subject.i wish you well on your journey.

[Shirleywerley]

Hi Dan my name is shirley i too am on sertraline 50 mg only day 5 for me i think ..it does make me feel a bit done but not too bad .I'm sorry you are not too good at the mo but if I was you I'd go back to your Dr could be they need adjusting a bit .everybody's needs are different a chat wouldn't hurt .please let me no how you get on were all here for you .take carex

[Magic262 in reply to Shirleywerley]

Ty for the message. I was bumped up to 100 mg but it is making me feel so nausea. Waiting to hear back from dr. Have you had any stomsch problems?

Dan

[Shirleywerley]

Hi Dan I think reading different info this is quite normal for adjusted meds just go with it for a few days if it doesn't settle see the Dr good luck Shirley x

[bluesky85]

hi Dan,thank you for taking a big leap in your life.I see that you are living in Us like me,have you heard of heypeers.com, dbsa, and NAMI.I found those are helpful and it helps interact with people who are like us,finding a communities that we are belong is hard, I hope you keep fighting,and remember you are not alone in this!