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Everyone has different experiences, it affects everyone so differently. I came off 100mg in February this year, dropped to 50 for 2 weeks then 25 for a week, I’d been on them for 3 years and ended up back on it about a month later, feel like I can’t function now without it, only on 50mg now. Side affect wise coming off I wasn’t too bad just a bit of vertigo for a few weeks and did have one night where my stomach was really crampy and I had the runs and felt sick, sorry TMI but it was away by the next morning. I read somewhere sertraline is apparently absorbed a lot by the intestine which is probably the reason for the cramps. The vertigo/light headedness was away by the time I went back on it again.
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I was on sertraline 50mg a few years back for anxiety, they helped a lot although I put on weight. Could’ve been the tablets or lockdown and indulging in bbq food and alcohol.
I’m currently now on day 5 after needing to go back on them as I have so much tit going on, sons health is declining, husbands health isn’t great, need to be able to support my other two children through all of this. I’m just really struggling with the side effects, my appetite is non existent, the thought of food make me gag, trying to eat little bits here and there but nothing substantial. Making sure I’m drinking plenty of water throughout the day as that’s all I can tolerate. The feeling of dread that comes over me throughout the day in waves is awful, Head feels a bit woozy and headachy, also on my period so that helps
I know I have to push through these side effects, I need to persevere.
I have requested some anti sickness tablets from my Dr who is going to call me tomorrow to discuss this, I just want to be able to eat and not panic at the thought of food.
I’m currently now on day 5 after needing to go back on them as I have so much tit going on, sons health is declining, husbands health isn’t great, need to be able to support my other two children through all of this. I’m just really struggling with the side effects, my appetite is non existent, the thought of food make me gag, trying to eat little bits here and there but nothing substantial. Making sure I’m drinking plenty of water throughout the day as that’s all I can tolerate. The feeling of dread that comes over me throughout the day in waves is awful, Head feels a bit woozy and headachy, also on my period so that helps
I know I have to push through these side effects, I need to persevere.I have requested some anti sickness tablets from my Dr who is going to call me tomorrow to discuss this, I just want to be able to eat and not panic at the thought of food.
My appetite was very off for about 2 weeks when I started on them the 2nd time it went away after that. I’m usually the opposite though on them I was the last time I was on them couldn’t stop eating. Hopefully the side affects will ease off for you soonI was on sertraline 50mg a few years back for anxiety, they helped a lot although I put on weight. Could’ve been the tablets or lockdown and indulging in bbq food and alcohol.
I’m currently now on day 5 after needing to go back on them as I have so much tit going on, sons health is declining, husbands health isn’t great, need to be able to support my other two children through all of this. I’m just really struggling with the side effects, my appetite is non existent, the thought of food make me gag, trying to eat little bits here and there but nothing substantial. Making sure I’m drinking plenty of water throughout the day as that’s all I can tolerate. The feeling of dread that comes over me throughout the day in waves is awful, Head feels a bit woozy and headachy, also on my period so that helps
I have requested some anti sickness tablets from my Dr who is going to call me tomorrow to discuss this, I just want to be able to eat and not panic at the thought of food.
In all seriousness you shouldn’t be feeling that bad from 50mg. Side effects yes but to that extent not. Have you spoken to your doctor about a different medication?
I am 3 months clean OFF sertraline now! And I honestly feel the best I have ever felt in a long long long time.
I was on 50mg. Weaned myself off without the doctors knowledge (would not recommend- but it worked ok for me). I did one tablet on, one day off, one tablet, 2 days off. Very slowly like that.
Plus, just please bare in mind this. My doctor prescribed me sertraline over a phone call for the first time in 2021 when I called saying I was feeling low. I had never experienced depression before so didn’t know what was happening. Yep the tit doctor just gave me a box of these tablets without seeing me face to face. And like a lamb, I followed the rules and took them.
3 years of utter exhaustion followed - I blamed the “depression”. In the end I asked for blood tests and I was deficient in vitamin b12, D and folate. All of these deficient vitamins can mimick that of depression.
so I took really good vitamins from Holland and Barrett, weaned myself off these tablets and I haven’t taken a single one now for 3 months and feel amazing.
I’m not saying my story is the same as everyone else, but please be mindful because doctors will not look out for you
I was on 50mg. Weaned myself off without the doctors knowledge (would not recommend- but it worked ok for me). I did one tablet on, one day off, one tablet, 2 days off. Very slowly like that.
Plus, just please bare in mind this. My doctor prescribed me sertraline over a phone call for the first time in 2021 when I called saying I was feeling low. I had never experienced depression before so didn’t know what was happening. Yep the tit doctor just gave me a box of these tablets without seeing me face to face. And like a lamb, I followed the rules and took them.
3 years of utter exhaustion followed - I blamed the “depression”. In the end I asked for blood tests and I was deficient in vitamin b12, D and folate. All of these deficient vitamins can mimick that of depression.
so I took really good vitamins from Holland and Barrett, weaned myself off these tablets and I haven’t taken a single one now for 3 months and feel amazing.
I’m not saying my story is the same as everyone else, but please be mindful because doctors will not look out for you
Im so glad you are feeling better. I’m on 150mg and want to try and taper down to 100mg as I am so emotionally stunted!! Which has its benefits but I physically can’t cry or feel any degree of sadness. Plus I just keep piling on weight even though I eat a relatively clean diet and I’m active!
So sorry to hear of this. But I promise you, it’s not forever. Being on this medication is not a permanent fixture and one day soon the days will just slowly start to appear a little brighter and then maybe you can reduce your intake bit by bit xx
You are me!!!! I've an appt tmrw with doctor next week because i want to come off them for good. I've already brought myself down to 50 from 100 the past 2 weeks. I've piled on the weight and have zero sex drive. I also feel totally numbed, can't remember when I last cried and things have happened that would normally make me cry and I'm just like a robot. I want to feel my emotions again.
I’ve been taking 100mg for 6 weeks after being increased from 50mg when they had no effect on me. They have definitely helped my anxiety and ocd, but it hasn’t completely gone, I still get awful adrenaline rushes. I asked about a different medication or a stronger dose and they refused. I don’t want to use it forever but like some of you I feel like they were thrown at me and prescribed over a phone call. They’ve also told me I have to have counselling to keep receiving medication which is awful. I’ve tried counselling before and it didn’t help, in fact it made me worse.
Talking therapy generally does not help OCD, as the compulsions themselves are the problem, not the 'things' we obsess over. I have had a major OCD relapse the last few years and by FAR the biggest help for me is a youtuber called Mark Freeman. His book, live streams and videos have saved my life. There's no quick fix, but I am in such a different mental space than I was 2/3 years ago
Hello, I'm on day 3 of my 4th time taking Sertraline. This is the first time in 6 years and I am feeling sooo high. I didn't get this last time. Has anyone else had this? I feel like I've popped an E and am on the verge of coming up all the time. I think my speech is fast and I keep laughing at things that I wouldn't normally laugh at (I've been really stressed at work lately and all the things that have been causing me the stress now feel strangely exciting?!) Has anyone else had this and how long until it passed for you?
What does have you been started on? Might be too strong to start off on.
50mg which I started on last time and was ok, but this time is awful
Hey. I know this is a thread for sertraline but has anyone got any experience with Duloxetine? Doctor wants me to try this as my mental health is scarily low right now 
Hi! I started on Sertraline and didn’t feel any difference regarding my anxiety. I then went on Duloxetine and still didn’t feel much of a difference. I just recently (as of last week) got put on Lexapro. As it’s only been a week I don’t feel much of a difference yet but I’ve read amazing success stories on Reddit!
Hey. I know this is a thread for sertraline but has anyone got any experience with Duloxetine? Doctor wants me to try this as my mental health is scarily low right now
A recent ECG picked up the start of a heart condition due to Sertraline the Dr said it's most likely due to the high dosage i'm on (200mg) but i'm currently on a rapid withdrawal. So far i'm okay - think i'm handling it because I know I have to come off it but i'm so scared of rebound anxiety. Has anoyone come off it quickly and been okay? He's not mentioned other meds at the moment as they are still looking into it
the Dr said it's most likely due to the high dosage i'm on (200mg) but i'm currently on a rapid withdrawal. So far i'm okay - think i'm handling it because I know I have to come off it but i'm so scared of rebound anxiety. Has anoyone come off it quickly and been okay? He's not mentioned other meds at the moment as they are still looking into itI have been having trouble coming down from 100 to 50 and had to go back up again due to massive fatigue, BUT my friend cold turkey quit taking 200 against all advice and seemed to be just fine with it and hasn't needed to go back on either. So you might be alright!A recent ECG picked up the start of a heart condition due to Sertraline
I’m currently tapering from 150mg to 100mg. On day one so if anyone’s interested I can post a week by week run down of any side effects. I think it’s really interesting to get a varied perspective as the internet only tends to be full of horror stories and people who have found it challenging. I’m looking to taper down due to be extreme overheating, severe night sweats, sweating at the most minor bit of exertion, weight gain, emotional stunting and just generally feeling it’s time to drop down.
I've decreased from 200 to 150 and next week starting 150 to 125. The only side effects I felt from the drop was a rage/agitation that was scary
i'm not an angry person so it was a shock but it seemed to pass after 3 days. Let me know how you're getting on as we're doing the same drop!!! xxxx