I think this med is not for me. I take it before bedtime and am up at 6:00 in the morning. Usually I am a late sleeper. Feel agitated and low. This am I went a little crazy thought I was having a heart attack. Intrusive depressing thoughts. Why isn't it giving me the relief I so desire. Anyone.
I am on the same medication, I have been on it for a while now, it has helped me. I suggest you go back and tell your gp. Hope it has help
Hiya lynda i am on my 2nd day of 50mg serterline and i feel tired fed up I've been having thoughts but it's the anxiety that's done them i suffered really bad last year and got put on serterline not sure what mg but i felt same as you wasn't working after a few months i mean like 3 or 4 they eventually started to work i felt myself again so i stopped taking them big mistake that was now am feeling like i was before unwanted thoughts shaking sweating not being able to sleep eat prop ect unwanted feelings it's awful i just hope i get better soon and i hope you do 2 xx
Sorry Kelly that you are going through this. I certainly can emphasize. I still am experiencing some. Though it is heartening to hear that in time I will feel like myself. Know that this too will pass.
Hi Stephaney
thks for responding. What dosage are you on? How long before they kicked in? Any side effects? Thks
It will love it's just ashame the most nicest people after go through it have everything to be happy about but yet we can't because of the stupid anxiety I've been reading up on it and apparently writing it down supposed to help trying not to let it bother you as it only makes it worse but it's easier said than done just be strong and tell yourself you can beat it. All the best in the future really hope you feel better soon x
Hi Lynda,
I am on 50mg of Sertraline and have been taking it for nearly 4 weeks. I started on 25mg so I didn't have any bad side effects and feel so much better already.
I do now have cramps in my legs through taking Serraline but that is because I have to rest my legs for long periods and toxins build up if you are not using your muscles.
I was advised to take it in the morning on a full stomach for the reasons you state...I don't get to sleep easily due to restless legs but when I do , I sleep well and right through the night !! which is wonderful.
I am learning to breath deeply before sleep to relax.
Why don't you try taking the tablet in the morning.
It motivates me to get up every morning at a regular time even when I do not feel like getting up; and I have those days, believe me.
Hope it gets better soon for you.
Good luck
Jinny
hi, Lynda I am 100 mg I have had no side effects.