Hi. I've been on setraline now for about 2 months, upped to 100 about 10 days ago as was really alot more depressed. Since upping the dose I've lost my mind, I can't function during the day. Last night I was telling my best friend and boyfriend I felt suicidal and have nothing to live for. I then went on to phone him over and over until he blocked me. I am a quiet loving person and I've changed into this crazy person who I don't want to be, it's scaring me to death as I can't control the impulses.
I was at docs again yest but said to keep going for another week but I'm not sure I can cope, think my boyfriend will be gone if I do this again.
Has anyone gone this crazy taking sertraline amd what can I do?
Thanks in advance for any help.
It's totally normal to feel a lot worse when you initially start this drug or when you go up a dose. Might last a few weeks. You could ask your dr for some diazepam or something similar just to calm you down when things get out of control just while the drug is settling in.
Your boyfriend should read up on your condition and the drug side effects of the drugs so he can understand more about what you're going through. You need to be supported and not to have to worry about him as well. Focus on your own health and happiness while you're recovering and make sure it doesn't depend on anyone else.
Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you,
Trouble is my boyfriend coming off sertraline and he's not great either, has alot going on in his life. He does understand as he felt awful when he started so he's been my rock.
I'm really struggling with it.
I've been doing weird things like posting on social media that I hate myself, something that again os completely out of character for me, I feel like I could happily go to sleep and never wake up, but I have 2 beautiful children who need me so I'd never do anything stupid.