Sertraline

[Sleepyachy]

I think I will alternative days 50/100. And see how iam. Don't want to feel as bad as did yesterday . Scary how down can get.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

As I’ve advised previously Sleepyachy, I would make slow and steady adjustments with your medication.

I’m glad you are feeling a bit stronger today.

[Lolota in reply to Buddy195]

I agree. Don't stop suddenly.

[helen_m]

Hallo Sleepyachy,

How long have you been on Sertraline?

I was on it most of last year at the lower dose.

Last December I asked my GP if I could move to a different anti-depressant (I'm being treated for PTSD due to post-sepsis syndromey type things). I asked to move because I thought my cough might have been caused by the Sertraline. He agreed and I got moved over to an anti-depressant called Paroxetine. I should say I am also on combined thyroid treatment (100 mcg of levothyroxine and 20 mcg of liothyronine).

Move forwards about one month and I got my hair cut and it was so nice and I got hit with a feeling of extreme joy. And I realised that it was the first time I'd felt any joy all year. I was so shocked, then friends were telling me that they'd left me alone because I was so miserable all the time.

My point here is that Sertraline at a high dose might no make you feel better. I was on the lower dose and I felt so miserable. I also had very low energy (not sure if that was related to the medication or the PTSD or post-sepsis illnesses) but I had to rest an awful lot.

Anyway, sending you big hugs and hope you get things figured out soon.

Helen xxx

[Sleepyachy in reply to helen_m]

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I've been on sertraline on and off few years now. For pmdd. I had about 8 months off but then ma dad passed away so I went bk on it. 2years ago. I told doc I'd up it for now. And see what the hormones and thyroid bloods come back with. I heard that even with permenapausal sometimes it's antidepressants that are offered? I definitely think low in hormones . Low mood . Crying . Fatigue can be linked to all so very difficult.