Hi all,
I used this forum around 7 years ago when I had my first severe depressive episode with acute anxiety. Couldn't remember my username or password so this is a new account.
I was on 100mg sertraline with my first episode, then I came off it and 4 years ago I had another episode so started on 50mg and have been on 50mg ever since.
Five days ago I was my normal self. Four days ago I was a mess. Just like that I began to get anxiety and panic again, crying throughout the day. I'm totally heartbroken to be having another episode.
What's most frightening is that this is the first episode I've had where I am already on medication. I'm afraid that the sertraline may have stopped working and I'm afraid to increase my dose. Should I expect side effects even though I've been on sertraline for four years?
I couldn't speak to my doctor today but I suspect he will recommend to increase my dose.