Hi
I recently started taking 50mg of sertraline daily on Wednesday the 30th of August. From the first day I took it I had quite strong side effects, I felt a mix of sad, scared, paranoid, even happy sometimes. I had very very strong nausea and felt a bit light headed and a bit like I was on drugs . It was almost impossible to sleep for the first few days as my brain would not switch off, I didn't sleep or eat much for 3 days and I was shaking and gritting my teeth. But since Saturday I have felt those side effects completely disappear and now I almost feel back to normal (physically), however I do find myself forgetting things a bit more than I used to, I assume this is normal as I haven't even been on them a week. Although there has been no positive symptoms yet (I was put on these for extreme social anxiety and depression) I am optimistic about this medication so I am going to give it at least a month . Anyway, I am going to Bestival on Thursday with my boyfriend and really wanted to be able to drink some alcohol. I feel fine about going as I know I am comfortable there and he is aware of my medication etc, I also feel fine physically. I'm just worried I will go crazy if I have a drink . I'm 21 and I drink normally with my friends at parties and stuff, I haven't drank in the last week or so due to the medication and work however I do feel like I will be ok to have a drink. I don't want to get really drunk, but it would be nice to be drunk enough to enjoy the festival like everyone else! Does anyone have any (fingers crossed positive) feedback about drinking this early on Sertraline/zoloft?
sorry if this post is a bit confusing and drags a bit, im new to all this!