Hi all. Been doing really well on sertaline 50mgs for 5 weeks and last night I had the most horrific sleep. Thoughts racing hot flushes and now I'm really anxious today.
Please help as I thought I was doing so well. How can I get a good sleep?
I take my meds at night on docs advice.
Feel so bad and have an empty nest as kids back at school
I have no idea as to how to get a good sleep. It is 4 am here and I am up for the third time. Hopefully after posting here for awhile, I'll get at least a couple of hour more.
I saw that no one had answered you yet, so I thought maybe it might help a little bit to know you are not alone.
Others may have some ideas for you. I will watch here hoping you (ane I) get some hepful advice. Sending a big hug, Jay
Thanks for your reply Cia. It's a right pain in the bum. I know when I don't get a good sleep my aniexty is bad the next day.
I think I will have to give in and take a diazipam tonight so I sleep. I do some meditation before sleeping but that's a water of time at the moment.
Hugs back and hope you get a sleep too
Read up on melatonin. It's a natural sleep aid. Then read about how it works hand in hand with not having lights on in your home. Don't keep your smartphone and/or your tablet near your bed either. Breaks the sleep cycle. Don't eat late. Finish eating before 6:00. No caffeine or sugars after 6:00. Think of what relaxes you and visualize being there or doing that with your eyes shut while trying to fall asleep. For instance, I love cruising. So I visualize my favorite cruise ship and private island. Basically go there in my mind and stay there until I fall asleep. Lastly, I had bought a FitBit solely to track my sleep. I bought it as I knew my anxiety is worse the day after not sleeping too! I analyzed the results and have made my sleeping not an issue anymore. I pray for this to work for you Jay and 6cia
Oh my gosh, that is so terrible,especially after you've been doing so well. Call you doc right away, this is not right, and adjustments need to be made, or a switch. I alway's take mine at night also. You should be feeling great, and I hope you do soon.
Hi there. Thanks for your reply. I have an app on the 29th so will see how I am then. I tend to find if I don't get a good sleep then anxiety is high. Was like this also before the meds..
Slept better last night so feeling alot better today. Albeit I took a diazipam but hey