Just a note to say that we are rooting for you, Madeleine!
Have a great week ahead!
Thank you so much, it really does mean the world. This is such a great site. Everyone has been so supportive. Xxx
I'm on day 5 and I have "bathroom" issues too. You're not alone!
The long walk advice was great. I didn’t manage a long one, simply because I have been lying in bed mostly for the last 5 days and haven’t eaten much. But last night I went for a little walk which was great.
This morning was the first morning my negative thoughts haven’t made me cry. I woke early with a feeling of dread and panic in my stomach but was able to put on the radio and breathe through it until I fell asleep again. Got up at 8.30 then feeling positive and able to smile without it feeling forced.
I feel pretty good today a bit more dazed than normal but will take this feeling over the negatives. Xxx
My bathroom issues are not as bad today. Not quite normal but nearly there. I’m on day 10 now xx
Think I spoke to soon. Have had a horrible hour. My lymph nodules or ehtever they are all around my body feel swollen and sore. I am very prone to sore lymph. I am hoping they are just getting used to the medication and then will go down. It may also be because l am cutting out sugar so my body is reacting to that.
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That is very great and such a relief to hear. I don't want to be stuck in the bathroom at 6:30am everyday I'm on this. How are you doing?
The first few days of taking this medication, my throat felt swollen too. Not to where I couldn't breathe or eat, it was just very uncomfortable. But I got a new fan in my room (because hot flashes from the previous citalopram) and I thought it was just the moving cold air on me all night
I was doing great this morning for quite a while but then had a panic about my lymph as they are swollen and sore. I am trying to calm down but my brain is just so repetitive. How are you? Xxx
Mine are all over my body. Not so much my throat area. More on the sides of my stomach. I have been lucky to only get a slight sore throat but think that may be from hay fever. Xx
Feeling better this morning. Day 6 on Zoloft. I honestly just kinda feel like staying in bed. Not sure if I'm lacking motivation or just finally not feeling restless. This is one of the first days I can sit calmly and it's kinda nice. I'm getting up though because I know I need to eat and take my medicine. Maybe try some distractions. I always have on background music because my mind loves to wonder as well. Today I plan on going to the book store. One step at a time these forums help so much. They make me feel not alone, I hope they give you comfort as well!
Yes this forum makes me feel a lot better. I am feeling better again now. Just a bit weak and achey physically but somehow I can turn that into anything. Our minds are amazing really.
Glad you are feeling able to do something. I haven’t been to town since the negative symptoms started but they only started on Wednesday and have nearly gone so can’t complain. Think I’m just going to try and get it into my head that if I still have symptoms in 4 weeks then I will worry about them as maybe less likely to be the medication.
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Hi everyone!
Firstly just wanted to say how nice it is reading other peoples stories, i don’t feel so alone.
I am on day 9 whilst taking 50mg of Sertraline. I tend to take it in the afternoon. The first week i never had much side effects, i found myself getting really overly heated but it didn’t last long. Other than that i was quite positive about taking them. Week 2 i feel i have went completely down. I genuinely think i feel worse than how i felt before taking them. I just want to stop taking them now. Has anyone else ever felt this way?
We are in the same boat, I feel good then I feel a little low at times. Going to talk to my counselor today and tell her about it (I want to make sure it's normal). I'm nervous about having depression caused by an antidepressant. But headed to the gym to do some very very light exercise. My body is still weak. Keep me updated with how you feel or what works for distracting you.
It's really helpful to have others on the same type of journey as you
Sending support
I have definitely felt lower since taking them and cry a lot more but for a shorter amount of time. I used to worry all day but now I will feel horribly low and helpless but only for 2-3 hours. I sometimes question whether is bareable but I am going to try it for as long as I can and hope it levels out.
I am always here if you need to talk. Xxx
Hey clo! I felt that way when first starting. Things are slowly looking up for me (very slowly). I had/have so many side effects and I was only started on 25mg. Is this your first AD medication?
I think it's best to stick with it (of course notify your doctor and speak to them about it first though). From what I've read, it's not the best to just quit (unless approved by doctor). I will say I did take citalopram and it made everything worse within the first day, and after 5 days my doctor switched me to Zoloft.
Sending support and keep us updated!
You are not alone
Allie
I have struggled for many years but coped on my own. I knew i wasn’t ‘ok’ and it’s only been very recent being told, yes i do have depression and show signs of anxiety. It’s my first ever time taking any form of medication. I’m only 21, and i feel like nobody around me understands.
I have my review next week with my doctor, hoping that goes well. I feel considerably lower for longer than i have ever felt.
Thank you so much for the support. It’s nice to hear things are getting better for you.
Xx
We are very close in age and this is my first time taking anything as well. Like you, I've known something wasn't always "normal". A few things that have helped me the past few weeks (and still now) are comedy movies (which I play in the background so I have background noise), crossword puzzles, making sure I eat something small at least every 2-3 hours, constantly drinking water, and I make myself do something productive, even if it's small. I also read success stories and today I'm going to buy a good book. I actually made it to the gym today (only for a 20 minute walk, but sill). Staying distracted has helped, but is hard. There's these mediation videos I also use on YouTube. They are by Steven halpern and are called "letting go of stress" and it talks you through the mediation. I like them. I don't know if you're religious, but I also read the bible and have been working on prayer. I also see a counselor once a week, which is still pretty new to me. I go see her today. If you want to talk, or need to talk let me know! We could all use extra motivation
Good vibes and support!
Hi Mads,
You know, after reading your post and Allie’s made me feel better as I’ve struggled with sore/dry throat too. All that pushing on my neck to feel nodes I guess plus the dry mouth side effect from Z. I actually struggled to swallow a few times. It frightened me, but then, I realized it was my panic setting in because when I’m centered I don’t have those issues. Trust me on the walking. I don’t go fast and I even hum a bit. I started out short and worked my way up to over an hr walk. Give it a try again. It really clears my head, makes me breath normally (I tend to shallow breath) and I just feel mentally and physically better. Let us know how you are doing ok? Now go eat something yummy. x kat
Ooh let me know if your counsellor says it is normal. I can’t get an appointment with my doctor for another month so can’t talk through anything with her which is a bit annoying. Although i am less sweaty today now it’s only my palms. The rest of my body is a pretty normal temperature which is so nice.
I am so impressed you went to the gym, think it’s great, it gives me a bit of motivation. Half of what I’m finding frustrating is even when my mind is positive my body is still feeling everything is hard work, but then that could also be because of the hot weather not just symptoms. I find it really hard to drink enough water.
Yes I will let you know if I find anything good to do. Tbh I’m lucky because it’s wimbledon and I love tennis so it takes my mind off it quite well.
Xxx