3 weeks ago my doctor increased my dose from 100mg to 150mg. My anxiety has increased & I have found it really hard to function, if it wasn't for the fact I have a family that need me I think I could just stay in bed. Today is probably the first day that I am feeling better, after a rocky start mind you!! I know I'm still not 100% and have even considered not going to work but I've falsed myself to go. Help do I stick with it or do I change my meds!!
hi, if you can stick it out a couple more weeks, there's certainly a very good chance that your extra anxiety from increasing in dose will settle down, so try to keep going ok (i know it's very difficult at times!)
could you keep us posted on how you progress, as reading experiences like this are really useful for others. thanks!
Try and stick it out. I was the same when I went from 50mg to 100mg and thought it was making me worse with the increased anxiety and not with it feeling but eventually it evened out but like you I thought this can't be right but now I'm feeling better, not 100% but enough to function reasonably and consider other therapies.
Thank you thats given me hope. It's so hard to describe to people how you feel without feeling like a complete nutter!! X
You poor love, it's nice to know I'm not alone. I Just wish I could lock myself away until I'm better. It's so hard to work some days, I would like to go off sick just until my head is straight but I don't want everybody knowing what I'm going through, & I don't want to let anyone down. My husbands great but doesn't really understand. He just worries too much so I tend to keep it to myself!!
I was increased from 100 to 150 almost 9 weeks ago. I also had the increased anxiety that lasted for me about 6-7 weeks, but not constant. I'm still not back to normal but I think I might be getting there slowly. I don't know how many times I said to my family that all I wanted was to go to bed until it was all over. Unfortunately, that's not an option. Hang in there.
lool it is really hard to explaun even dr's dont really understand! its aeful feelingi know.
but you will gradualy get well again. sertraline saved my life and hqs done for many people.ur not nutts at all.
but do keep us posted on how you get on.
xxx
Thank you everyone I'm so grateful for all of your comments it's such a help. I will keep you posted on how I'm getting on. Xx
Yes please keep us updated and when you're having a bad day, come to this forum for reassurance.
Thank you thsts really kind xx