Insomnia

Mental health
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I can't seem to get a full night sleep since starting my meds.  Lying in bed tossing and turning.  Finally fall asleep around 3am.  Any suggestions.

lynda

2

Hi Lynda, what meds are you on? 

3

100mg of sertraline.

4

Hi Lynda, I'm on the same meds and dosage. Not getting much sleep is one of side effects. I suggest you seek advice from your gp.

5

How are you feeling generally.  Having a low day today.

lynda

6

Hi Lynda, I do feel tired.

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Hi Lynda, I have been on Sertraline for 8 months. Started on 50mg and was upped to 100mg 5 months ago. I went through a stage of insomnia for about 3 months and it is aweful and debilitating. I feel for you. It does get better over time though! You have to persevere with it. Try exercising in the afternoon/ evening and not think about trying to sleep. Through the rough period I was glad of 4-5 hours where I had fallen asleep on the sofa.

Best of luck, Luke