CG1964
28-03-16, 14:30
Hi there. I am a 52 year old mother of 4. Suffering from anxiety that has become unmanageable in the last 6 weeks brought on guilt/family/personal issues
I have been on sertraline for 34 days. 21 @ 25mg and now 13 days @ 50mg. I have experienced serious side effects, lost 15 lbs and in the last few days I am having intrusive thoughts that are causing overwhelming panic attacks.
On the bright side I am having moments of feeling normal for a couple of hours a day which I hope means the meds are working and am determined to give the sertraline time to take effect before increasing/switching meds.
I find these forums helpful and a distraction when I am down or overwhelmed. I am looking for advice on managing the intrusive thoughts, and my panic attacks.
I look forward to making positive connections through the forums on this website and hope to help others.
I have been on sertraline for 34 days. 21 @ 25mg and now 13 days @ 50mg. I have experienced serious side effects, lost 15 lbs and in the last few days I am having intrusive thoughts that are causing overwhelming panic attacks.
On the bright side I am having moments of feeling normal for a couple of hours a day which I hope means the meds are working and am determined to give the sertraline time to take effect before increasing/switching meds.
I find these forums helpful and a distraction when I am down or overwhelmed. I am looking for advice on managing the intrusive thoughts, and my panic attacks.
I look forward to making positive connections through the forums on this website and hope to help others.