Sertraline wearing off? My story

[candy28]

So today is day 9 possibly? Ive lost track Im so sorry, this is on the extended dose, Ive been on Sert for a few months now and I can honestly say I am feeling amazing now!!!! I am having very little anxiety and I am planning days out and enjoying my time out of the house. I really love my life right now it's great! Today I went to see my kids classrooms and work, at open parents evening at the school it was lovely looking around stress free and chatting to people Anyone reading this and struggling it will get better!!

[MissyMischief]

Hey Candy, glad you are doing so well! I was wondering...did you have bad morning anxiety when you were still on the 100mg dose?

I'm still struggling on 100mg after about 1 month on the 75mg and 1 month on 100mg. Mostly morning anxiety and some situational anxiety. Really not sure now if I need to go up or down with my dose, just curious how you were feeling on the 100mg.

[candy28]

Hey Candy, glad you are doing so well! I was wondering...did you have bad morning anxiety when you were still on the 100mg dose?

I'm still struggling on 100mg after about 1 month on the 75mg and 1 month on 100mg. Mostly morning anxiety and some situational anxiety. Really not sure now if I need to go up or down with my dose, just curious how you were feeling on the 100mg.

I dont have any anxiety at all really, apart from very mild which is managable. I felt anxious on 100mg and 50mg which is why I went up a dose, I think if you are still struggling then it can hurt to try a higher dosage. on the 100mg I felt better than the lower dose but not quite good enough and I was still having a lot of anxiety

[candy28]

ok so I think I have now been on the higher dose for 2 weeks, I have lost track of how many days I am now on. I had a few days with zero anxiety then I had another day of upset tummy but I still went out to the bank and the supermarket. I pushed myself to walk right down to the end of the shop and look at the clothes and toys, I used to not go there because the exit was so far away, I did have some anxiety but it could have been due to feeling unwell or because I hadnt slept much the night before.

Today I was very tired despite getting 10 hours sleep. I felt like I couldn't sleep enough, perhaps this was my bodies way of healing parts of my brain? anyhow, I had a dentist appointment for my kids, I used to not stay long enough there but today the waiting time was 30 minutes and I have 3 kids so thats a lot of teeth to check, I was nervous, shaky, rapid heart, but I for some reason began to calm down and breathe slower and deeper and relaxed myself somewhat. The dentist was super slow and wanted to talk about everything I was just wanting to get out and go home lol. But yes a little anxiety the last few days but I am still getting out there and doing things better than I could before!

[candy28]

Have any of you used the lip plumper things (for your face lips!) ? to make your lips bigger? well if you havent and are considering it.... dont!! I did and I now have deep blue lips!! I use mine a lot because I have thin lips and like them to look fuller... A side effect of the sert is increased bruising/ bleeding.... I forgot about that

[candy28]

Hi Everyone, I am now on week 3 of the increased dose, to begin with I was feeling better, now the anxiety is back and I have had a it of depression, I feel fed up because I have been on this drug so long, I read the reviews about it being a miracle drug and how people are cured and back to normal and I wish that was me! I have doctors next week to discuss.

[S1ckandT1red]

Sorry you have had a setback candy. Fingers crossed this is just temporary and you will be on the up again soon.

[candy28]

thank you Sick and Tired I think it was an off day because I wasnt feeling well, I caught my sons cold bug, Today I done the full school run myself since June! My house is also really well run and tidy for a single mum of 3 kids! lol, I got given some incense sticks as a gift and they are really gorgeous and relaxing to burn, they make my house smell amazing. My kids are looking better, I cut their hair and dress them up nice. Their rooms are kept clean and clutter free. They always have a clean uniform for school and our fridge and cupboards are fully stocked. I feel like I am getting a really good grip on things now My next goal is to do some baby groups with my youngest, he is 2 years old and we plan to go to wriggle and rhyme and story time at the library across the street. It could be good to get out and socialise a bit now!

[S1ckandT1red]

Candy sounds like you are coping really well. Your kids are lucky to have you

[MissyMischief]

Hey. I'm beginning to just accept the idea that this medication is going to have its ups and downs. I too, thought this would be a miracle pill, and one day I would feel like Wonder Woman. But for me, it's more subtle. I've heard it compared to putting a band aid on a wound, and that seems like an accurate analogy for me.

Glad you are doing well, Candy! Take care and keep us posted.