I have been suffering with debilitating anxiety with agoraphobia for the last year. I got to the point last month that I was begging god to take my life from me as I couldn't take anymore torture and thought I was going nuts.
I was terrified of taking meds hence why I've been ill for such a long time.
I decided enough was enough and I had to be brave and try to get better and if that meant taking meds so be it.
I halved my 50mg sertraline so only took 25mg for 2 weeks as agreed with my gp. Side effects were not nice I won't lie. I had nausea but was never sick, no appetite, loose bowel movements, feeling a little strange for only a very short time and slight increase in anxiety but honestly only short lived. I was determined to fight through these side effects as I've read so many reviews telling me there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm so glad I did. I upped my dose to 37.5mg for a week then upto 50mg which meant I didn't get any more bad side effects as I increased gradually. These meds are life changing. I've done things I thought I'd never do again in this last week. I've only been on them nearly a month.
I've drove further than I've managed to drive in the last year it's unbelieveable! I've managed to actually go to the supermarket calmly no rushing just normal.
Please anybody out there I promise you these tablets are what will make you better! I still have a way to go as it's early days but my god I begged god to help me and I feel he's answered my prayers. Don't be scared of the meds they're really not scary at all. I feel normal not drugged up in the slightest, I feel happy for the first time in a year, I smile a lot and feel hopeful for my future. These meds are gold dust! Do not suffer anymore please take them!! I don't live in my bed anymore it's great!!
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