Sertraline update....HELP!!!!

[Dee32]

Hi everyone!! Hope you are all getting on ok with sertraline. I've had a great couple of weeks and almost felt my old self again and then the last few days I've had horrid intrusive thoughts ;( is this normal after being on Sertraline for nearly 12 weeks? I started CBT yesterday which was very helpful but it's going to take a while to have an affect I guess. Xx

[teej]

I've been on Citalopram (20 mg for 2 months), then Sertraline (50 mg for 1 month) since the beginning of November and still having blips with the same scary thoughts. Admittedly they're are nowhere near as bad as they used to be and I'm having periods of feeling really back to normal in between.

I just have to try and bring myself back to the now and keep myself busy.

I'm seeing the Doctor on Friday for a review so I'll see if he can suggest anything as when it does happen I seem to end up gravitating back to the alcohol again which is not a place I want to be.

[Dee32]

Hi Teej! Thanks for reply I know it's probably normal to have blips it's just awful when you've had a good few weeks. I feel very low today and can't stop crying, thought it would be better by week 12 ;( hope you have lots more good days and less and less bad days xx

[LunaLiuna]

I'm probably getting upped to 100mg tomorrow, I've been on 50mg for 6 weeks now and It's been constantly up and down so far, I hate it

[Dee32]

Me too ;( it sucks. I was put on them for anxiety and today feel lke I've hit rock bottom with my mood. Hopefully you'll feel better in a few weeks on 100mg, fingers crossed for you xx

[MRS STRESS ED]

Iv been on sert for over six months and still from time to time get intrusive thoughts and dizziness meds help but we have to meet it half way xx

[Dee32]

Thanks Mrs Stress ed!! You are so right think I'm just having a bad day, I'm doing lots of positive things and will continue even if I have a bad day. Thanks for all the replies it really helps x