I've been on sertraline since January. I'm functioning a lot better in that my depression is better though I'm still fragile. My anxiety is weird though. I'm still extremely anxious but the sertraline is helping with the physiological symptoms. Still excessively biting nails, tongue sucking, teeth grinding and using gum to try alleviate this. I'm still struggling being around lots of people and noise, it freaks me out. Conversation can be stressful so I isolate myself.
My OCD is a bit better and PTSD whilst still an issue I'm managing to not get into the cycle of engaging with the flashbacks. Though they are distressing.
My weight has increased by at least 2 stone which is troubling.
Who knows if this is all down to the sertraline? Would I be the same now if I hadn't taken it?
Thinking should I reduce and start coming off them?
Hi just a thought nearly 10 or 11 months on this should of helped alot with your social anxiety, maybe go back to the doctors as obviously its not working for you aswell as others maybe an increase in dose
hello there ive been on them for just 3 weeks and put on weight and i think it just adds to the stress and anxiety when u do as does me , seems like ur still getting alot of side effects being negative ones , i think when we take these tablets we are looking for the new happy me with no anxiety etc depression and the rest but in my case as being on them before for nearly 3 years they never made me that better as still had my social phobia ...blushing and anxiety so im coming back off them and going to say to myself this is me and my body and no amount of tablets or therapy r working for me so i just have live with it and just be strong and enjoy the good days i have as sometimes i do , some tablets work very well for people some dont untill they find the right one , i just have negative thoughts about them at mo ! good luck in whatever u decide as u know how u feel
Most SSRI meds come with some weight gain. I know distressing. If u can exercise, walk, it is great for anxiety symptoms and weight gain. There are many different SSRI meds out there. You really should be feeling alot btr after this length of time. Discuss with Dr. some alternatives. My husband has OCD and anxiety. A combination of Prozac for OCD/anxiety and Welbutrin for depression/sense of well being have worked well for him for yrs. Hope u find relief, soon.