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I feel waaay better going into week 5 n I'm now just making sure this dose is stable before I go bk to work. It really got worse before it got better. Thanks 4 bringnwith me on this journey. I don't feel like a zombie or numb either. I feel like me. I'm bk singing in the shower n cooking and eating everything in sight. Thanks 😊 🙏
I'm on week 4 and Sertaline has helped a lot. I went through very bad anxiety for months, I was terrified or everything and had no motivation to do anything as it would just make me more stressed. My advice to anyone about to take it or going through their first week is the following: Avoid researching and reading people's experiences as this will make you more anxious, especially in the first two weeks. Everyone reacts differently to this medication, but an increase in anxiety/depression is very common and reading about bad experiences while you are in such a bad place will only make it worse. Also factors such as age, gender etc. do play a role on how you will react on this medication. Let the medicine work and be patient. My severe anxiety is now gone (mood has also improved, but I am hopeful it will get better). I actually started a new job at week 3 and there is no way I could have coped without the medication. I am more calm and although situations are still worrying/stressful, I have no severe reactions and it's the normal levels of stress/worry of a new job, which is expected. Now for my personal experience (please remember, this is an individual experience and it doesn't mean that you will also have the same problems/side effects): My doctor decided to go for 100mg because I told him that I was starting a new job in three weeks and he thought a high dose will work faster; this was a bad idea and I only lasted for two days on that dosage. I felt extremely anxious, I could not sleep, my vision was blurry, my pupils were dilated and I was severely depressed in the evenings. I called him and asked to have the dose lowered to 50mg which made me feel better (at least I was functional and I could work/interact with people). I only had "toilet problems" the first day and I was feeling nauseous for a week with very low appetite. I nearly gave up on it but decided to carry on. It was the probably the worst week of my life. The worst side-effect for me, currently, is insomnia; it is getting better but I am usually wide awake at 3am not being able to go back to sleep regardless of what time I go to bed. So I am currently going to bed at 9pm so I can at least get about 6 hours of sleep. I can then catch up a bit in the weekends as I feel sleepy again around 7am, so I sleep for a couple more hours. Thankfully, I can sleep very quickly when going to bed, it's just that it doesn't last long. Lastly, it did affect my sexual health: libido is lower and I find it more difficult to achieve orgasms, but this is getting better. They say that this may last for as long as you are taking the medication and in some cases in can be permanent with SSRIs. Fingers crossed it won't be the case for me. Breathing exercises have really helped, my therapist recommended these: Play some relaxing musing and breathe deeply while thinking the words rhythmic (inhale deep), soothing (hold your breath) breathing (exhale). Focus on the breathing and even count it - any bad thought that pops in your head, label it as a bad thought and place it in an imaginary box. I know it may sound silly but it did help a lot. I was very lucky in the sense that my partner was extremely supporting while I was going through this, my sister had also faced mental health problems in the past so she was aware of everything and called me every single day plus a few friends (and a colleague) have been on anti-depressants and seeing how well they felt after a few months gave me even more hope and positive thoughts. Hang in there and I hope you find the happiness you deserve.
My experience so far Week 1 felt sick bad anxiety Week 2 couldn't sleep mild anxiety Week 3 lots of energy mild anxiety Week 4 felt great good mood no anxiety Week 5 vivid dreams sleepy mild anxiety
@@vicajuega2384 Week 6 felt depressed Week 7 super sleepy low energy mild anxiety Week 8 mood goes from feeling low to happy depending on the day with mild anxiety still.
@@Volkfire almost 7 months later and I'm in a much happier place. It takes time for the medication to work and you will go through mood swings. Just keep at it and the medication well eventually make you feel normal.
I just finished week 1 on 50mg. The first week has been ROUGH with the side effects but these videos have really helped put my mind at ease that I'm not alone. Insomnia, bad headaches and dizziness, and changes in appetite, nausea, etc. Looking forward to getting to the 1 month mark so I can start enjoying the benefits!
A Happy Change - Adventures in Mental Health she’s right. Most 40 year olds old here look nothing like you. You definitely look like a 25-31 English bloke (assuming you’re British).
I've been prescribed sertraline and I was extremely reluctant to take it. It's been sat in my house for 2 days now! Your videos have convinced me to take it. Like yourself I would describe my illness as just feeling numb. I've let my body go and it just kind of happened. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Your description about filtering thoughts thru the fog and brain re-wiring-perfectly described what I believe many of us are looking forward to. Clarity!
I’m on Day 27. I FEEL much better. My good moments outweigh the bad and I am finding it possible to focus on those positive moments and sit with them to have a bigger impact on my mind. As far as side effects: I feel cloudy headed - I do not feel quick and sharp, I also yawn a lot and hate leaving the warmth of my bed in the morning (usually pretty quick to get up), I also have noticed I get kind of a shy bladder in a public rest room which is comical but also annoying when I REALLY have to go.
Thank you Alex am on week 3 and i was a feeling pretty down. My anxiety is heighten more then usual. Am feeling more positive after watching your vid..
Day 8 here doing same thing 25 mgs around 9pm and 12.5 in the day woke up at 2.30 the last 3 nights but actually didn't have a problem getting back to sleep last night still slight nausea foggy head or headache but actually cleaned a lot yesterday and that's what I see as positive bit off up and down in mood but can see some humour coming back
Im entering week 5 and I feel better overall. All side effects are gone. Mood is way better. The only struggle I have is if I am alone with nothing to do my mind can almost focus so much on not being anxious I start to feel anxious. Does that make sense? Thank you for these videos! They have bern a Big help!!
Hi I'm in my 4th week of taking sertraline and im feeling a little better but I feel the same way if im left with nothing to do I start feeling sad how are you feeling now?
Couldn't wait for this video!!! On week 5 now :) up and down but still much better than before. No side effects. Btw happy birthday in advance. Can't believe you're nearly 40! Thought you were in your mid/late 20s!
I’m on week 2 and side effects have nearly if not completely gone, I’m still really tired through the day though I think I might start taking the pill before bed, my social anxiety and health anxiety hasn’t really been helped yet but I heard it can take longer to help anxiety, I’m feeling way more positive now though I can’t thank you enough for your videos they have helped me so so much I was so scared to try antidepressants before cause I’m only 18 but I’m so glad I did.
Amazing news Paul! It can take around 6 weeks before the real benefits kick in so don’t be surprised if you have a week or so of feeing like you’re not getting anywhere then suddenly realise things have started to improve. Amazing that you are feeing positive about things and ready to continue your journey. Have you arranged any counselling?
A Happy Change - Mental Health Recovery thank you so much and yeah i just got done with cbt therapy for social anxiety but I have to wait another 2 months before I can go back for health anxiety
i am at the first month mark as well. I am also experiencing tummy issues, and i get the vivid dreams. however, i am super exhausted all the time so much so that i oversleep a lot. i have no depression or anxiety but i am just tired all the time. i hope it will go away.
I am going on to week 4 and I have been getting little headaches. My first week was the worst. I was shaking and. Very jittery . Still waking up at night. I am getting cold sweats of a night. But I feel a lot better I have noticed I am handling stress better. And anxiety . I have had 2 bad panic attacks. I am waiting to start cbt . I like watching your videos xx
Today marks 2 weeks I've been on the medication. I didnt fall asleep till around 3AM and woke back up at 5:30 AM. I toss and turn throughout the night. Its been like this since day one. I eventually fall back to sleep and wake up around Noon. Besides the sleep issues, I have some nausea. Feeling a little a anxious during the daytime but not as bad as I did when I had some major episodes of a anxiety attacks. I am hopeful. The medication seems to be working. Its going to take time. In the meantime I'm looking for forms of self therapy while I'm on this medication..thank you for your video. I feel like I'm not alone.
I went from 25mg to 200mg over a period of 9 months. Didn't get an increase in side effects, but when I went to 200mg, i had to go back to 150mg because I was feeling tired/sleepy all the time, but after a month, i went back to 200mg and I feel great. I do have periods where anxiety comes back, and meditation helps with that. Mindfulness meditation can train your mind to not dwell too long on thoughts, especially those that could trigger anxiety.
Weeks 1-2 no change mild tummy issues and a few heady heads. Weeks 2-4 huge improvement in mood felt really happy, calm and at peace zero anxiety and defo not depressed, for the first time felt present and had clarity. Weeks 4-5 unusually tired, low mood, some anxiety - switched generic brands from this period did some research and found tons of medical journals and patient groups where a change in generic caused a relapse which might be what’s happening with me or it could be that things are still adjusting either way that nice happy and safe blanket feeling seems to have sadly gone (shame because I felt amazing best I’ve ever felt so I really hope that returns soon) 😮
"Safe blanket feeling." Nice way to describe it. I've been feeling that since the day one. Especially day one, I guess. And it's weird because almost everyone say they didn't feel much during the first weeks. Also been feeling some slight "heady head" feelings, some days more than others. Been on in only 4 days, though so lets see how it goes. Any update from you?
Today is day 1 for me, I’ve probably needed these for the last 10 years but I always been afraid to start taking medication like this. At a point where I feel like I don’t have a choice, pretty much worse place I’ve ever been right now so finally been to the doctor to get some. Thanks for the info and I’ll see how my experience on them goes 🙏
@Robbaco I’m 7 weeks in now and they have definitely helped. They’ve helped take the edge off and overall just feel a lot more relaxed each day rather than tensed up, anxious and worrying. Also helped me get really good sleep although I do feel a lot more tired in the day at certain points. The first 2 weeks were tough as I felt nausea almost all day every which stopped me eating and lost weight in this time (I’m already slim) but that went away pretty quickly after the 2 weeks and my appetite was back.
@Robbaco no major side effects for me, only the first couple of weeks I just felt sick all day every day which wasn’t nice. It seems to affect a lot of people that way in the first 2 weeks but it does go. I’ve been hesitant for years about taking them, I was prescribed them before but I didn’t take them as I was concerned about side effects and how it would affect my mind, and my performance at work, but now I have started I’m glad I did. Different people react in different ways so this is just my experience. I was offered counselling too which I haven’t taken up yet, I’m a private person so don’t speak easily about things but so far I feel like the medication is enough for now. Reach out to your doctor and discuss your concerns with them. You don’t have to commit to taking the medication but it’s a good first step and it made me feel better for just taking that first step. I can only speak for me, but by reaching out and talking/starting medication it feels like I’ve taken control of my anxiety now rather than it controlling me which is a great feeling
I have been talking it for the last two weeks and it's been hell on earth. I feel super fatigued, couldn't get out of bed. Also am super depressed and anxious with no appetite at all. I will give it a chance though. Hopefully it gets better.
I have ptsd and today is my first day, I literally drank the pill 20min ago. But now after searching other people's experiences and seeing all the sideffects I'm really scared of continuing to use it..
I'm on week 4-5 now. Your videos definitely helped me get through the first few weeks, so thank you! I have noticed an improvement in my anxiety already. I no longer feel sick to my stomach all the time. I also suffered from an essential tremor which has almost entirely gone away. I'm hopeful that I'll continue to see more benefits over time, but this drug has made me feel physically much better on the day to day, which has been amazing.
I took sertraline and ended up in serotonin syndrome.... Suffered its effect for one year, developed a complex ocd, lost every good relationship! Now I am again on sertraline with amitriptaline. They no longer work! 2 months... No effect. I think I have grown immune to them. However the good part is.... I have become my own hero. Watched couple of Ted Talks on dealing with anxiety and depression. Made a lot of changes and am looking forward to a life worth peace. and yeah... I'm 17. Been depressed for 9 years.... Tried suicide 4 times. Haha... I was silly back then... Now even if I'm taking sertraline 100mg amitriptaline 50 mg without any improvement by them, progressively I am proving to myself that I love me and I am my hero and will be, I am my happiness and will be for the rest of my life. If there is God. I thank him for my struggles and for people like you to care for someone like us that you had enough courage to establish this UA-cam channel and videos.
Glad things are looking up for you. How did you get serotonin syndrome? I hear it's not as easy to get as some make it to be, but I do know there are some meds that you absolutely can't take with it.
4 weeks on 50 mg. I have less anxiety and stress , but I still feel sad most days. So i dont know. Calling my gp next week sharing my experience. Dreaming, nausea, headache as side effects. Maybe i need a higher dose? Working hard on therapy though. It helps me.
Remember it can take 6 weeks to really kick in and doesn't necessarily make you happier. Watch this video, hopefully it will reassure you: ua-cam.com/video/tY2vnzeKkiY/v-deo.html
Depression and sadness takes a little longer maybe 8-10 weeks on Zoloft. Hope you get better. It takes time . I’m on day 19 and I feel more confident and less anxiety and ocd stress but still have it at some moments heavy. I know it will keep getting and i hope you do to.
And really interesting video. I just started taking Sertaline and I am hoping that it helps me, its interesting hearing other peoples experiences with it!
The way you describe your recovery, more motivated to work on your business, sounds wonderful. However, I feel sad that you give credit to the drug because, in fact, you have had a good placebo resonse, hence you deserve 100 percent of the credit for your recovery.
Thank you so much for these videos! I had a wonderful experience taking Lexapro ten years ago for OCD but I did gain a bit of weight and suffered a few other side effects. I am at the point again where I just don’t know if I can do it without medication and your videos are so encouraging. I feel like I may be ready so thank you!
Notes on video: Side effects experienced: Vivid dreams Nausea/upset stomach Mood: More naturally able to handle situations that might trigger low mood /anxiety Not waking or going to bed with worry Been able to enjoy things a lot more Able to think more productively Not wasting time in misery Brain more organised
I just started Zoloft today! My psychiatrist gave it to me for PPD and insomnia from anxiety. I’m scared so much of side effects. I’m afraid I might have an uptick of anxiety. I’m not scared of being sick although Im nervous of that too..had an anxiety attack yesterday so I’m forcing myself to take it..
Hey! Yes it can be quite common unfortunately but usually only short lived. I am sorry to hear about the PPD, that must be / have been really tough. I am glad you have managed to get some support from your Psychiatrist. Feel free to join the Facebook group (link in description) if you want to chat with others.
I'm now on week 5, almost 6. I've been dealing with some quite severe loss of appetite which has been quite challenging, but recently I've been starting to feel hungry at least some days, so hoping that it'll keep going that way. Unfortunately I've felt no real benefits of the medication, so I will now start working my way up to 100mg. Other than that I'm feeling about the same as when I started, so I'm just hoping that the side-effects of upping dosage won't be that bad. Thanks for this series, it's great to have something to come back to and see your progress aswell!
@@zaxles I've been quite stable weight-wise this far, went up to 100mg one week ago, luckily my appetite seems to have stuck with me this time. As far as I understand usually the weight-gain comes after a more prolonged period (6-12 months) and is usually not that major. Quick clarification aswell: even though I experienced quite severe loss of appetite I did my best to eat as I did before, setting alarms to remind me, so I dont think I ate too much less than I did before most days (there were of course some days where I didn't eat, but those were present even before starting medication). Hope that might answer your question :) Let me know if there's anything else I can help with, always happy to discuss my experience.
@@heidiross11 It definitely did overall! My depressive symptoms are now basically non-existent which has made a huge difference! Unfortunately zoloft has not worked for my anxiety so that is still something I'm working on outside the medication! The one thing I find very annoying is that I still get night sweats quite frequently which can be very annoying but it's so worth it!
After one week on 50mg of no side effects my dr upped the dose to 100mg. At that dose I couldn’t sleep for more than 20 minutes waking up to intense panic attacks that followed night terrors/hallucinations. He backed it back down to 50 mg and I’ve been pretty level ever since
Sounds like you made a sensible decision! 50mg is a solid dose to manage many of the symptoms. If you feel like you need to increase in the future it’s always an option, but trust your instincts and body!
Im almost 3 weeks on it and before starting it I could never remember my dreams. But recently I can and almost half of them I wake up with my heart racing (very odd dreams too, not scary). And I've been in a dreamy state 🤔
I’ve suffered from anxiety and depression for 8 months following a heart attack and I’m 100% I’ve got gastritis caused by stress I’ve been diagnosed with mild gastritis I’m on day 3 sertraline feeling happier already,not catastrophising as much but the biggest change is my gastritis has calmed down significantly That’s the real reason I took the drug I’ve had it sat in my cupboard for 6 weeks and enough is enough can any one else relate
I just started taking sertaline due to mental health issues so im hoping it works out. They say it takes a couple weeks to see the difference but really in the next couple days you start to feel a bit different st least
The vivid dreams were so weird for me at first. I hated them. Was scared of going to sleep. However, I’ve changed my perspective on them now and I actually don’t mind them. They can be quite funny to be honest. I’m within week 3/4 now so I’m kind of at a crossroads I think, the negative side effects have kinda worn off but still not seeing the positives yet. Hoping I can start seeing some difference soon.
I am on day 9 and anxiety is awful. Really struggling to cope with this anxiety. I have diazepam 2mg but needs to be stronger I think. Still can't eat due to nausea. Really need to know its going to get better.
These videos are so amazing, thank you for uploading these. You mentioned in your video you manage more than one youtube channel, what other channels do you have?
Hi Josh, thanks again for your support!! I have a few bits on the go. I started a kid’s channel years ago - Bookworm Squirm. I also have a couple of education ones and support some other content producers.
I am at about 3.5 weeks in and I just upped my dose to 50mg. I am having very intense dreams. Most are me reliving past mistakes in detail. It is pretty awful. Anyone have this issue? Does it go away? Update: I am now off of Zoloft. That was not the drug for me. Terrible experience. Made all of my depression and anxiety symptoms worse.
@@ramzi2000i I stopped taking it. Made me much worse. Just didn't work with me. I know other people that it has helped a lot though. Just proceed with caution and listen to your body if you're going to give it a shot.
Day 2 of 100mg after 6 weeks of 50mg. Not really noticed any additional side effects. Although current side effects still lingering like no appetite, sudden tired, tremor jaws, sweaty legs at night. Those who can't reach orgasm don't need to hurry. It will come back and even better than before. 😉
Kla Chulaproamsilp I’m about 2months deep with a 50mg dosage and have been going back and forth for awhile about uping my dose. I’ve noticed on 50mg I do see an improvement with my mood but I still feel flat emotionally and motivation wise. My appetite is also shy to none most of time and it’s funny that you mentioned it b/c I too have been waking up in the middle of the night with sweaty legs!! Thought I was the only one
@@shiannh.h8546 sweaty legs. Strangely gone after 3 nights of 100mg. My motivation is also flat. But that maybe personal. I drink smoothies and protein shake in the morning to subsidised my nutritional needs. A lot easier and quicker to get it done rather than thinking what to eat. 😉
I’m on day 5 50g taken at night. I feel like a zombie not myself at all. I can’t sit still nor can I concentrate on one project at a time (difficult when you work in finance). I feel I need to constantly eat probably because of the dry mouth symptoms. However, I can definitely say that my mood has changed and little things don’t bother me as much now (probably because I’m out of it). I’m dreading another 3 weeks of feeling out of touch though. I may need to switch if it lasts any longer as it will definitely put my employment in jeopardy.
For anyone interested, I’m still on Zoloft and after 4 - 5 wks the side effects wore off. I feel like a huge black cloud has been lifted and sunshine is now in its place. I can’t describe the feeling but I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, I feel in complete control of my life and see positives in almost every thing. Don’t give up and try to push through the bad because it’ll be 100% worth it in a short space of time.
Your videos have helped me alot. I'm starting my 4th week of 50mg zoloft and dont know if it's in my head but my anxiety has seemed to get a little worse. I'm going to remain patient but I find myself thinking of trivial things to do with work and it begins a downward spiral of negative thinking and dread. Did you ever experience anything like this and when were you able to start thinking a little more clearly and logically. I try to lift myself up when I'm feeling that way, but it doesnt last long and I'm right back in a slump again. Thanks for your time.
@@jonny231176 Yes! Hang in there. I went up to 100mg and after a couple weeks, I felt like a normal human being again. It will get better and you will notice the benefit soon.
i was so scared to start zoloft and the second day gave me terrible nausea and vomiting but third day now and feel normal ! Everyone’s body is different so do not be worried if you experience some or no side effects
I've been on 50mg of sertraline for a good while now but I've started struggling mentally again and have started getting tension headaches so I have been upped to 100mg. Side effects of upping my dose so far have been restless legs at night and teeth grinding which i had when I first started on sertraline. Also my weight loss has slowed down which I'm rather upset about. But I'll persevere and hope the side effects go away I guess x
I have been on sertraline for about 1 year and half. Worst side effect 60 lb weight gain and feeling numb. Now trying to get off of it which is horrible.
Hello. I am Korean and have been taking sultraline for 3 weeks. After taking I felt more depressed, unmotivated, and very uneasy. When I told the doctor, he told me to go to see a friend or find a job without worrying about it. What should I do? Will these side effects disappear? I'm scared to do them because of this feeling. anyway There was no UA-cam channel like this in Korea, but it's very encouraging to come here. thx
I started sertraline today, I have borderline personalitydisorder and anxiety and panic disorder and cpstd. I hope it will work. I feel very weird, jaw pain, sweaty hand and dizziness.
A little over a month in and I’m starting to feel better.... the worst side effect I had was headaches but they’re going away...... and idk you kinda described it perfectly it feels like my mind is organized.... like someone put down the volume in my head or something 🤷🏻♂️
I am going on week number 4... have noticed little changes so far! I take on stress differently already. Things that normal upset me I have found i can think about them more clearly than usual. I’ve also noticed a change in confidence lately. I am a lot better with my confidence. I do have a question though... I can’t decide if morning or night is better? I don’t have weird side affects actually (I think I’m lucky) if I take it in the morning I have energy.. if I take it at night I can still sleep well. So ether way I am not sure when the best time usually is!
Sorry I missed this comment! I think, in your position - take when it fits your routine. If you take vitamins etc. in the morning do it then. If you like to have a night time routine - make it part of that. Consistency helps!
I'm on day 30 taking sertraline and feel no difference at all. 15mg diazipam a day taken in 5mg 4 hours apart, propranolol... Nothing working for anxiety. Diazipam seemed to stop full on attacks but now it's starting to be innaffective too.
I’ve been diagnosed with mild-severe depression. I already never feel like doing anything. Im reading that Sertraline is making many feel like not doing anything. Im not sure how that was would me lol
I'm started 2 weeks 25mg now day 8 on 50mg . First on 25mg side effects were feeling sick, tired ,slight dizziness. Now on 50mg sane side effects ,now I'm constantly exhausted all the time could sleep all the time,I hope it get better
Im on my 20th day, i used to be on 25mg feels a little bit lote stable , 2nd and 3rd week on 50mg on 3rd week but a little shaky at times. I get more anxious early morning, when im hungry i get a bit panicky. and i cant eat alot of things i like (with soy sauce or chocolates)
I came off Zoloft very gradually and slowly ...I lasted 2 months without taking anything but insomnia started kicking my ass ...then I realized that I was waking up sad and I was like wdffff ..so I got back :( I’m in the second week and I still don’t feel a huge changie
I am taking 25 mg PO once daily usually before bedtime. I'm on my 2nd week and it's hard to focus in school. I just do not have the motivation to do anything. NO MOTIVATION AT ALL.. I am struggling. I do not have a problem sleeping though. Is anyone experiencing this too?
I was fine on 25mg but I felt just like that on 50mg. If it's your second week, it isnt really adequate time for the medication to work. You may not believe this but they take about 4 weeks to work correctly. Also, do not double dose to 50mg by yourself as I thought both pills were equivalent(and it pissed my doctor off) I don't think it's the same but I just felt terrible when I took two pills. For some reason, taking one 50mg pill feels better, although it could be because I'm used to it. But yeah, dont double dose like ever.
Jessa, Why waste money on anti-depressants which have side efects. I transformed my life a few years back. Reprogramme the firing of neurons in the mind [brain]. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax with no desire for pills. Mind[brain] are reprogrammed. After 15 days slowly reduce medication dosage and after 20 days of daily meditation taper of completely because there will be no desire. Take only if you need. Best part is that mood swings also reduce. Avoid watching negative tv and mobile shows.. Do the above meditation daily twice without any doubts and enjoy life without medication. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor-Teacher.
SOS question! Does anybody know if Sertraline (Zoloft) stunts height growth in adolescents. I have spoken with my doc about it, apparently It doesn't however I have not found any studies suggesting so. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Hey CJ - it's all the same. I tend to go to difference pharmacies and end up with different brands etc. but its the same composition. E.g. Zoloft/Sertraline are interchangeable. Good question!
Zoloft is not the answer for many people. It drove me to the brink with anxiety, panic and nightmarish experiences. Proceed carefully and know it may not be YOUR answer.
I really don't like it when I put comments on here and get no response! But I'll persevere anyway! How high a dosage are you taking? I started on 25mg and then a few days later went up to 50. Four weeks later and I am on 100mg. Had quite bad side effects but only nausea, headaches and tiredness. Don't feel any improvement yet, but at least there is now some hope!
I’m about to start week four at 25mg. At first I had no side effects and less anxiety (I didn’t find myself picking my lips or fingers) but the last week has been the worst. I used to sleep great. Never wake up. I cannot sleep at all now. And when I do, it’s awful sleep. Waking up every hour, every night. It’s very difficult especially since I do shift work for living. I’ve also noticed random bouts of intense nausea. They usually don’t last that long, but it’s extremely uncomfortable. I’ve had almost no appetite. Based on the last week I already think I’m going to week myself off and not get it refilled. I was hesitant to start medication because I am uncomfortable putting things in my body that I don’t need or know everything about. It freaks me out knowing that it’s altering brain. And now that I have all these side effects and it’s effecting my sleep I just want to give up and just deal with my anxiety symptoms myself like I always have. At least I slept great and didn’t have stomach issues
Hmm.. if you are a month in you are just on the cusp of feeing the benefit so I would be tempted to give it another week or two. Bear in mind they don’t necessarily make you feel happy but provide the capacity. Have you spoke. With your GP about the lack of progress?
@@buzzdown418 There are many different drugs in the SSRI class of medication, speak to your gp about trying a different one as some people respond better some of the other ones while some people don't, there are literally hundred of different SSRI class meds out there and you may just not respond well to sertraline and perhaps you would respond well to Fluoxetine(Prozac) or escitalopram(Lexapro), if the sertraline is not working for you, you should try a different one. Source: my own personal experience and what my gp told me in a similar situation
Have tomorrow run 3 weeks, 1 week 25mg and 2nd week now with 50mg. Have only been tired and dizzy at times but got well from it. but the other day it started to tickle my legs when I go to sleep and also twitch my arms and legs, does anyone have experience with that? can it start as late as the 3rd week? hope it subsides because I want to be able to eat on. Good luck to you all ❣️
I started zoloft a month ago and I'm on 25 mg I'm still anxious but the panic attacks subsided I have no motivation I know my psychiatrist is just going to want to bring my dose up but I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing and if bringing up the dose changed anything because I don't know if zoloft is supposed to help with the initial anxiety or just panic attacks
I was prescribed sertaline for panic attacks and anxiety. One month is not enough for you to fully feel a change. My doctor told me this is a maintenance drug. That chemical has to build and your brain so at least 2 months or three you will be fine and feel a change. Understand how you feeling just give it some time. It does help extremely well for panic attacks. I haven't had a panic attack in so long I forgot what it feels like LOL
Hey, caffeine addict here! I had no issues drinking coffee and taking Sertraline. That said, I was taking my meds in the evening and tend to stop drinking coffee after midday.
@@AlexRobbMentalHealth well I haven't started my sertraline journey yet. But starting too and I am on like 4 to 6 coffees a day lol. I will also be taking propronolol with sertraline, have you ever taking propronolol or just sertraline? ☕☕
Started for me almost immediately. Like within 5 mins and was upset stomach, needing the toilet etc. Lasted for about 3-4 days but progressively less bad. So day 1 was pretty awful but beyond that it was manageable.
So I've been taking this for about 3weeks maybe more I don't even remember at this point lol. Does anyone feel like they're on crack like can't sleep at night just lay in bed at stare at the ceiling hahahahah. I feel like covid makes it worst too cause no gyms so that might play a part. I have ibs so my insides hurt all the time and spraying out of my ass is my life so not bad hahaha tmi probably do I care kind of 😂 So basically ya do people feelike they're on crack. Hopefully it helps with anxiety too that would be awesome depression I mean yes I think lol idk I feel something but like I can't sleep so ya 😂
This is probably best asked to your GP I'm afraid Ryan. They are both SSRIs so will have similar side effects but my understanding is that people respond differently to different SSRI medication. For example, someone might find Zoloft gives them terrible side effects but Prozac works well. If you have had a bad experience with Lexapro it might be worth seeing if you can give Zoloft a go.
@@michael-jamesr2776 I said the same thing!!! By the way, I remember your face from other comments. Have you started taking them yet? I was honestly as scared as you but feel much better now 5 weeks in. I'm also doing counselling which helps!
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I feel waaay better going into week 5 n I'm now just making sure this dose is stable before I go bk to work. It really got worse before it got better. Thanks 4 bringnwith me on this journey. I don't feel like a zombie or numb either. I feel like me. I'm bk singing in the shower n cooking and eating everything in sight. Thanks 😊 🙏
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I'm on week 4 and Sertaline has helped a lot. I went through very bad anxiety for months, I was terrified or everything and had no motivation to do anything as it would just make me more stressed. My advice to anyone about to take it or going through their first week is the following: Avoid researching and reading people's experiences as this will make you more anxious, especially in the first two weeks. Everyone reacts differently to this medication, but an increase in anxiety/depression is very common and reading about bad experiences while you are in such a bad place will only make it worse. Also factors such as age, gender etc. do play a role on how you will react on this medication.
Let the medicine work and be patient. My severe anxiety is now gone (mood has also improved, but I am hopeful it will get better). I actually started a new job at week 3 and there is no way I could have coped without the medication. I am more calm and although situations are still worrying/stressful, I have no severe reactions and it's the normal levels of stress/worry of a new job, which is expected.
Now for my personal experience (please remember, this is an individual experience and it doesn't mean that you will also have the same problems/side effects):
My doctor decided to go for 100mg because I told him that I was starting a new job in three weeks and he thought a high dose will work faster; this was a bad idea and I only lasted for two days on that dosage.
I felt extremely anxious, I could not sleep, my vision was blurry, my pupils were dilated and I was severely depressed in the evenings. I called him and asked to have the dose lowered to 50mg which made me feel better (at least I was functional and I could work/interact with people). I only had "toilet problems" the first day and I was feeling nauseous for a week with very low appetite. I nearly gave up on it but decided to carry on. It was the probably the worst week of my life.
The worst side-effect for me, currently, is insomnia; it is getting better but I am usually wide awake at 3am not being able to go back to sleep regardless of what time I go to bed. So I am currently going to bed at 9pm so I can at least get about 6 hours of sleep. I can then catch up a bit in the weekends as I feel sleepy again around 7am, so I sleep for a couple more hours. Thankfully, I can sleep very quickly when going to bed, it's just that it doesn't last long.
Lastly, it did affect my sexual health: libido is lower and I find it more difficult to achieve orgasms, but this is getting better. They say that this may last for as long as you are taking the medication and in some cases in can be permanent with SSRIs. Fingers crossed it won't be the case for me.
Breathing exercises have really helped, my therapist recommended these: Play some relaxing musing and breathe deeply while thinking the words rhythmic (inhale deep), soothing (hold your breath) breathing (exhale). Focus on the breathing and even count it - any bad thought that pops in your head, label it as a bad thought and place it in an imaginary box. I know it may sound silly but it did help a lot.
I was very lucky in the sense that my partner was extremely supporting while I was going through this, my sister had also faced mental health problems in the past so she was aware of everything and called me every single day plus a few friends (and a colleague) have been on anti-depressants and seeing how well they felt after a few months gave me even more hope and positive thoughts.
Hang in there and I hope you find the happiness you deserve.
Glad it benefited you. Thanks for the advice!
My experience so far
Week 1 felt sick bad anxiety
Week 2 couldn't sleep mild anxiety
Week 3 lots of energy mild anxiety
Week 4 felt great good mood no anxiety
Week 5 vivid dreams sleepy mild anxiety
and week 6 7 8?
@@vicajuega2384 Week 6 felt depressed
Week 7 super sleepy low energy mild anxiety
Week 8 mood goes from feeling low to happy depending on the day with mild anxiety still.
@@dopehousex3 how are you doing now?
@@Volkfire almost 7 months later and I'm in a much happier place. It takes time for the medication to work and you will go through mood swings. Just keep at it and the medication well eventually make you feel normal.
@@dopehousex3 muchos gracias mi nieto
I just finished week 1 on 50mg. The first week has been ROUGH with the side effects but these videos have really helped put my mind at ease that I'm not alone. Insomnia, bad headaches and dizziness, and changes in appetite, nausea, etc. Looking forward to getting to the 1 month mark so I can start enjoying the benefits!
Same. I'm on my 2nd week and I feel like you do. Hopefully it will improve.
@@roms3 howd it go yall im on week 3
Day 2 and the anxiety and other symptoms are hell on earth
Were you more or less hungry?
I've been taking 150 mg of zoloft for 5 months for anxiety and PTSD and can finally function almost normal most days and have no side affects
Congratulations 🥳❤️
Almost 40? I thought you were like 26
I like you Lydia! Can you follow me round and shout positivity at me?! I'm 38 and wake up feeling it sometimes!! 😂
A Happy Change - Adventures in Mental Health she’s right. Most 40 year olds old here look nothing like you. You definitely look like a 25-31 English bloke (assuming you’re British).
Same!!
I've been prescribed sertraline and I was extremely reluctant to take it. It's been sat in my house for 2 days now! Your videos have convinced me to take it. Like yourself I would describe my illness as just feeling numb. I've let my body go and it just kind of happened. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
No problem, I'm glad my experience could help. Hope things go smoothly!
Hi it’s been 2 years and I’d love to know your experience with it
Your description about filtering thoughts thru the fog and brain re-wiring-perfectly described what I believe many of us are looking forward to. Clarity!
I’m on Day 27. I FEEL much better. My good moments outweigh the bad and I am finding it possible to focus on those positive moments and sit with them to have a bigger impact on my mind. As far as side effects: I feel cloudy headed - I do not feel quick and sharp, I also yawn a lot and hate leaving the warmth of my bed in the morning (usually pretty quick to get up), I also have noticed I get kind of a shy bladder in a public rest room which is comical but also annoying when I REALLY have to go.
Oh jeez... getting out of bed is my major pitfall at the moment! Glad that things are so massively improved!
(nitrohaulic) if you dont mind me asking, how many mg's were you taking on day 27? thanks.
Thank you Alex am on week 3 and i was a feeling pretty down. My anxiety is heighten more then usual. Am feeling more positive after watching your vid..
Love your accent. I’m one week of 12.5 and 25 for 9 days. Still feel very anxious but I’m hopeful. Thanks for the video. 💜
Thank you, It’s a Liverpool accent! Sounds like you are making progress which is amazing! Keep busy, schedule long walks, cinema dates and pancakes!
A Happy Change - Mental Health Recovery Ha ha ha! Will do. 💕
Day 8 here doing same thing 25 mgs around 9pm and 12.5 in the day woke up at 2.30 the last 3 nights but actually didn't have a problem getting back to sleep last night still slight nausea foggy head or headache but actually cleaned a lot yesterday and that's what I see as positive bit off up and down in mood but can see some humour coming back
Im entering week 5 and I feel better overall. All side effects are gone. Mood is way better. The only struggle I have is if I am alone with nothing to do my mind can almost focus so much on not being anxious I start to feel anxious. Does that make sense? Thank you for these videos! They have bern a Big help!!
Hi I'm in my 4th week of taking sertraline and im feeling a little better but I feel the same way if im left with nothing to do I start feeling sad how are you feeling now?
Approaching 40?! I related to you because I thought you were my age and I am 21!! You look good man! Thanks for all your help :)
Hopefully you can still relate?! 😂 young at heart I think!
Hi beautiful! do you take any medications ??
I'm on week 1 and taking 50mg and it's really hard to focus. I feel like I'm dreaming. Has anyone feel this way as well.
Yeah! I was quite spaced out in the first couple of weeks. You could try and take you tablet later just before you go to bed and see if that helps?
Yes, the first 2 weeks or so I was in dreamland. I began to take my tablet right before bed and it helped out a lot.
Erik Garcia how is it
A Happy Change - Adventures in Mental Health any intrusive thoughts
Yes dude I’m literally in the same boat within my first week too
Couldn't wait for this video!!! On week 5 now :) up and down but still much better than before. No side effects. Btw happy birthday in advance. Can't believe you're nearly 40! Thought you were in your mid/late 20s!
Good skincare routine and strong LED lights 😂 amazing work, that’s great you can feel the benefit. Do you fee more in charge of your life now?
(Niecey) hey if you dont mind me asking, are you taking generic or brand name? and how many mg's . thanks.
I’m on week 2 and side effects have nearly if not completely gone, I’m still really tired through the day though I think I might start taking the pill before bed, my social anxiety and health anxiety hasn’t really been helped yet but I heard it can take longer to help anxiety, I’m feeling way more positive now though I can’t thank you enough for your videos they have helped me so so much I was so scared to try antidepressants before cause I’m only 18 but I’m so glad I did.
Amazing news Paul! It can take around 6 weeks before the real benefits kick in so don’t be surprised if you have a week or so of feeing like you’re not getting anywhere then suddenly realise things have started to improve. Amazing that you are feeing positive about things and ready to continue your journey. Have you arranged any counselling?
A Happy Change - Mental Health Recovery thank you so much and yeah i just got done with cbt therapy for social anxiety but I have to wait another 2 months before I can go back for health anxiety
you have health anxiety?? i do too and i have never found any body who goes through that. i’d love to chat.
Julie Lynn of course do you have a insta or anything like that we could talk on? I don’t know anyone that has it either
Paul Desmond yes my instagram is @mama.jules
It really helps to have lorazepam as well. To cope with some side effects in the beginning. Especially the anxious part.
im starting tomorrow on 50mg, your feedback has made me hopeful an not so scared. p.s im also from Liverpool! x
i am at the first month mark as well. I am also experiencing tummy issues, and i get the vivid dreams. however, i am super exhausted all the time so much so that i oversleep a lot. i have no depression or anxiety but i am just tired all the time. i hope it will go away.
I am going on to week 4 and I have been getting little headaches. My first week was the worst. I was shaking and. Very jittery . Still waking up at night. I am getting cold sweats of a night. But I feel a lot better I have noticed I am handling stress better. And anxiety . I have had 2 bad panic attacks. I am waiting to start cbt . I like watching your videos xx
Today marks 2 weeks I've been on the medication. I didnt fall asleep till around 3AM and woke back up at 5:30 AM. I toss and turn throughout the night. Its been like this since day one. I eventually fall back to sleep and wake up around Noon. Besides the sleep issues, I have some nausea. Feeling a little a anxious during the daytime but not as bad as I did when I had some major episodes of a anxiety attacks. I am hopeful. The medication seems to be working. Its going to take time. In the meantime I'm looking for forms of self therapy while I'm on this medication..thank you for your video. I feel like I'm not alone.
Same side effects here I started drinking chamomile tea with turmeric to get to sleep faster but still wakes up at 5 or 5:30
What meds are you on ? And how many mgs??
Hi did you get rid of insomnia, and how please
I went from 25mg to 200mg over a period of 9 months. Didn't get an increase in side effects, but when I went to 200mg, i had to go back to 150mg because I was feeling tired/sleepy all the time, but after a month, i went back to 200mg and I feel great. I do have periods where anxiety comes back, and meditation helps with that. Mindfulness meditation can train your mind to not dwell too long on thoughts, especially those that could trigger anxiety.
Weeks 1-2 no change mild tummy issues and a few heady heads.
Weeks 2-4 huge improvement in mood felt really happy, calm and at peace zero anxiety and defo not depressed, for the first time felt present and had clarity.
Weeks 4-5 unusually tired, low mood, some anxiety - switched generic brands from this period did some research and found tons of medical journals and patient groups where a change in generic caused a relapse which might be what’s happening with me or it could be that things are still adjusting either way that nice happy and safe blanket feeling seems to have sadly gone (shame because I felt amazing best I’ve ever felt so I really hope that returns soon) 😮
"Safe blanket feeling." Nice way to describe it. I've been feeling that since the day one. Especially day one, I guess. And it's weird because almost everyone say they didn't feel much during the first weeks. Also been feeling some slight "heady head" feelings, some days more than others. Been on in only 4 days, though so lets see how it goes.
Any update from you?
First day starting Sertraline after putting off medication for years. It's been really calming watching your videos so thank you
Today is day 1 for me, I’ve probably needed these for the last 10 years but I always been afraid to start taking medication like this. At a point where I feel like I don’t have a choice, pretty much worse place I’ve ever been right now so finally been to the doctor to get some. Thanks for the info and I’ll see how my experience on them goes 🙏
@Robbaco I’m 7 weeks in now and they have definitely helped. They’ve helped take the edge off and overall just feel a lot more relaxed each day rather than tensed up, anxious and worrying. Also helped me get really good sleep although I do feel a lot more tired in the day at certain points.
The first 2 weeks were tough as I felt nausea almost all day every which stopped me eating and lost weight in this time (I’m already slim) but that went away pretty quickly after the 2 weeks and my appetite was back.
@Robbaco no major side effects for me, only the first couple of weeks I just felt sick all day every day which wasn’t nice. It seems to affect a lot of people that way in the first 2 weeks but it does go. I’ve been hesitant for years about taking them, I was prescribed them before but I didn’t take them as I was concerned about side effects and how it would affect my mind, and my performance at work, but now I have started I’m glad I did. Different people react in different ways so this is just my experience. I was offered counselling too which I haven’t taken up yet, I’m a private person so don’t speak easily about things but so far I feel like the medication is enough for now. Reach out to your doctor and discuss your concerns with them. You don’t have to commit to taking the medication but it’s a good first step and it made me feel better for just taking that first step. I can only speak for me, but by reaching out and talking/starting medication it feels like I’ve taken control of my anxiety now rather than it controlling me which is a great feeling
I have been talking it for the last two weeks and it's been hell on earth. I feel super fatigued, couldn't get out of bed. Also am super depressed and anxious with no appetite at all. I will give it a chance though. Hopefully it gets better.
did it ever get better? struggling with fatigue and i wanna know if it ever goes away😊
Im on my first day! Felt like I was pretty dreamy and in a good mood, then the anxiety kicked in after that. Also very tingly skin.
I started yesterday it made me tired the a jolt of engery feeling kind of spacey
I have ptsd and today is my first day, I literally drank the pill 20min ago. But now after searching other people's experiences and seeing all the sideffects I'm really scared of continuing to use it..
I'm on week 4-5 now. Your videos definitely helped me get through the first few weeks, so thank you! I have noticed an improvement in my anxiety already. I no longer feel sick to my stomach all the time. I also suffered from an essential tremor which has almost entirely gone away. I'm hopeful that I'll continue to see more benefits over time, but this drug has made me feel physically much better on the day to day, which has been amazing.
I took sertraline and ended up in serotonin syndrome.... Suffered its effect for one year, developed a complex ocd, lost every good relationship!
Now I am again on sertraline with amitriptaline. They no longer work! 2 months... No effect. I think I have grown immune to them.
However the good part is.... I have become my own hero. Watched couple of Ted Talks on dealing with anxiety and depression. Made a lot of changes and am looking forward to a life worth peace. and yeah... I'm 17. Been depressed for 9 years.... Tried suicide 4 times. Haha... I was silly back then... Now even if I'm taking sertraline 100mg amitriptaline 50 mg without any improvement by them, progressively I am proving to myself that I love me and I am my hero and will be, I am my happiness and will be for the rest of my life. If there is God. I thank him for my struggles and for people like you to care for someone like us that you had enough courage to establish this UA-cam channel and videos.
Glad things are looking up for you. How did you get serotonin syndrome? I hear it's not as easy to get as some make it to be, but I do know there are some meds that you absolutely can't take with it.
4 weeks on 50 mg. I have less anxiety and stress , but I still feel sad most days. So i dont know. Calling my gp next week sharing my experience. Dreaming, nausea, headache as side effects. Maybe i need a higher dose? Working hard on therapy though. It helps me.
Remember it can take 6 weeks to really kick in and doesn't necessarily make you happier. Watch this video, hopefully it will reassure you: ua-cam.com/video/tY2vnzeKkiY/v-deo.html
Depression and sadness takes a little longer maybe 8-10 weeks on Zoloft. Hope you get better. It takes time . I’m on day 19 and I feel more confident and less anxiety and ocd stress but still have it at some moments heavy. I know it will keep getting and i hope you do to.
dannyhuskerjay hey I’m day 19 today I feel way more numbness and depressed how things going for u ?
And really interesting video.
I just started taking Sertaline and I am hoping that it helps me, its interesting hearing other peoples experiences with it!
The way you describe your recovery, more motivated to work on your business, sounds wonderful. However, I feel sad that you give credit to the drug because, in fact, you have had a good placebo resonse, hence you deserve 100 percent of the credit for your recovery.
Thank you so much for these videos! I had a wonderful experience taking Lexapro ten years ago for OCD but I did gain a bit of weight and suffered a few other side effects. I am at the point again where I just don’t know if I can do it without medication and your videos are so encouraging. I feel like I may be ready so thank you!
Notes on video:
Side effects experienced:
Vivid dreams
Nausea/upset stomach
Mood:
More naturally able to handle situations that might trigger low mood /anxiety
Not waking or going to bed with worry
Been able to enjoy things a lot more
Able to think more productively
Not wasting time in misery
Brain more organised
I just started Zoloft today! My psychiatrist gave it to me for PPD and insomnia from anxiety. I’m scared so much of side effects. I’m afraid I might have an uptick of anxiety. I’m not scared of being sick although Im nervous of that too..had an anxiety attack yesterday so I’m forcing myself to take it..
Hey! Yes it can be quite common unfortunately but usually only short lived. I am sorry to hear about the PPD, that must be / have been really tough. I am glad you have managed to get some support from your Psychiatrist. Feel free to join the Facebook group (link in description) if you want to chat with others.
How are you doing now?
How are you feeling now??
I'm in week 2 and I feel better side effects are gone be strong
I'm now on week 5, almost 6. I've been dealing with some quite severe loss of appetite which has been quite challenging, but recently I've been starting to feel hungry at least some days, so hoping that it'll keep going that way. Unfortunately I've felt no real benefits of the medication, so I will now start working my way up to 100mg. Other than that I'm feeling about the same as when I started, so I'm just hoping that the side-effects of upping dosage won't be that bad. Thanks for this series, it's great to have something to come back to and see your progress aswell!
Do you still gain weight with the loss of appetite?
@@zaxles I've been quite stable weight-wise this far, went up to 100mg one week ago, luckily my appetite seems to have stuck with me this time.
As far as I understand usually the weight-gain comes after a more prolonged period (6-12 months) and is usually not that major.
Quick clarification aswell: even though I experienced quite severe loss of appetite I did my best to eat as I did before, setting alarms to remind me, so I dont think I ate too much less than I did before most days (there were of course some days where I didn't eat, but those were present even before starting medication).
Hope that might answer your question :)
Let me know if there's anything else I can help with, always happy to discuss my experience.
@@arvidagerhall378 did upping your dose help you feel better over time?
@@heidiross11 It definitely did overall! My depressive symptoms are now basically non-existent which has made a huge difference! Unfortunately zoloft has not worked for my anxiety so that is still something I'm working on outside the medication! The one thing I find very annoying is that I still get night sweats quite frequently which can be very annoying but it's so worth it!
After one week on 50mg of no side effects my dr upped the dose to 100mg. At that dose I couldn’t sleep for more than 20 minutes waking up to intense panic attacks that followed night terrors/hallucinations. He backed it back down to 50 mg and I’ve been pretty level ever since
Sounds like you made a sensible decision! 50mg is a solid dose to manage many of the symptoms. If you feel like you need to increase in the future it’s always an option, but trust your instincts and body!
Im almost 3 weeks on it and before starting it I could never remember my dreams. But recently I can and almost half of them I wake up with my heart racing (very odd dreams too, not scary). And I've been in a dreamy state 🤔
I´m too in the third week, also remember my dreams. The last three of them
Thank you for sharing your experience !
I’ve suffered from anxiety and depression for 8 months following a heart attack and I’m 100% I’ve got gastritis caused by stress I’ve been diagnosed with mild gastritis
I’m on day 3 sertraline feeling happier already,not catastrophising as much but the biggest change is my gastritis has calmed down significantly
That’s the real reason I took the drug I’ve had it sat in my cupboard for 6 weeks and enough is enough can any one else relate
Yes i can relate
Im glad your ok now
I just started taking sertaline due to mental health issues so im hoping it works out. They say it takes a couple weeks to see the difference but really in the next couple days you start to feel a bit different st least
@@veronicareka how much u taking ? I’m on 25mg but I’m feeling the effect wearing off I may have to go up to 50mg
That’s brother. I’m hoping I can find similar results from this funk I’ve been in for many years.
I hope so too! Have you started taking your dose?
Thanks for the review. Great content.
No problem Jad!
The vivid dreams were so weird for me at first. I hated them. Was scared of going to sleep.
However, I’ve changed my perspective on them now and I actually don’t mind them. They can be quite funny to be honest.
I’m within week 3/4 now so I’m kind of at a crossroads I think, the negative side effects have kinda worn off but still not seeing the positives yet.
Hoping I can start seeing some difference soon.
Week 1 here I'm drowsy, yawning a lot, insomnia, feel a little less emotional
I am on day 9 and anxiety is awful. Really struggling to cope with this anxiety. I have diazepam 2mg but needs to be stronger I think. Still can't eat due to nausea. Really need to know its going to get better.
These videos are so amazing, thank you for uploading these. You mentioned in your video you manage more than one youtube channel, what other channels do you have?
Hi Josh, thanks again for your support!! I have a few bits on the go. I started a kid’s channel years ago - Bookworm Squirm. I also have a couple of education ones and support some other content producers.
I am at about 3.5 weeks in and I just upped my dose to 50mg. I am having very intense dreams. Most are me reliving past mistakes in detail. It is pretty awful. Anyone have this issue? Does it go away?
Update:
I am now off of Zoloft. That was not the drug for me. Terrible experience. Made all of my depression and anxiety symptoms worse.
And what happened wit u now?
@@ramzi2000i I stopped taking it. Made me much worse. Just didn't work with me. I know other people that it has helped a lot though. Just proceed with caution and listen to your body if you're going to give it a shot.
Day 2 of 100mg after 6 weeks of 50mg. Not really noticed any additional side effects. Although current side effects still lingering like no appetite, sudden tired, tremor jaws, sweaty legs at night. Those who can't reach orgasm don't need to hurry. It will come back and even better than before. 😉
Kla Chulaproamsilp I’m about 2months deep with a 50mg dosage and have been going back and forth for awhile about uping my dose. I’ve noticed on 50mg I do see an improvement with my mood but I still feel flat emotionally and motivation wise. My appetite is also shy to none most of time and it’s funny that you mentioned it b/c I too have been waking up in the middle of the night with sweaty legs!! Thought I was the only one
@@shiannh.h8546 sweaty legs. Strangely gone after 3 nights of 100mg. My motivation is also flat. But that maybe personal. I drink smoothies and protein shake in the morning to subsidised my nutritional needs. A lot easier and quicker to get it done rather than thinking what to eat. 😉
Glad things have gone so smoothly for you!
I was on 50mg 3 weeks and went up 75mg now I feel super tired. I also get the sweats randomly. Headaches, fatigue. I feel worse once dose went up.
I’m on day 5 50g taken at night. I feel like a zombie not myself at all. I can’t sit still nor can I concentrate on one project at a time (difficult when you work in finance). I feel I need to constantly eat probably because of the dry mouth symptoms. However, I can definitely say that my mood has changed and little things don’t bother me as much now (probably because I’m out of it). I’m dreading another 3 weeks of feeling out of touch though. I may need to switch if it lasts any longer as it will definitely put my employment in jeopardy.
For anyone interested, I’m still on Zoloft and after 4 - 5 wks the side effects wore off. I feel like a huge black cloud has been lifted and sunshine is now in its place. I can’t describe the feeling but I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, I feel in complete control of my life and see positives in almost every thing. Don’t give up and try to push through the bad because it’ll be 100% worth it in a short space of time.
thanks man! really the info i needed!
I’m in week 2 looking forward to 1 month after watching this video! Thank you 🙏🏽
Your videos have helped me alot. I'm starting my 4th week of 50mg zoloft and dont know if it's in my head but my anxiety has seemed to get a little worse. I'm going to remain patient but I find myself thinking of trivial things to do with work and it begins a downward spiral of negative thinking and dread. Did you ever experience anything like this and when were you able to start thinking a little more clearly and logically. I try to lift myself up when I'm feeling that way, but it doesnt last long and I'm right back in a slump again. Thanks for your time.
Hi, did it get better? I’m going through the same as I enter week 4? Thanks
@@jonny231176 Yes! Hang in there. I went up to 100mg and after a couple weeks, I felt like a normal human being again. It will get better and you will notice the benefit soon.
@@shannonroberts9757 thanks I appreciate it! J
Was off....for year or two..but to go back on lol... not as crazy as before...but... still can't fully get out of my anxiety
i was so scared to start zoloft and the second day gave me terrible nausea and vomiting but third day now and feel normal ! Everyone’s body is different so do not be worried if you experience some or no side effects
Now u r ok???
@@tamannasvlog2182 yes it’s been over a year since i started zoloft and now on wellbutrin !
I've been on 50mg of sertraline for a good while now but I've started struggling mentally again and have started getting tension headaches so I have been upped to 100mg. Side effects of upping my dose so far have been restless legs at night and teeth grinding which i had when I first started on sertraline. Also my weight loss has slowed down which I'm rather upset about. But I'll persevere and hope the side effects go away I guess x
How are you now? Did your side effects last for long?
I have health anxiety nausea ibs just a hard time i started this 2 days ago hope this makes me happy
Anyone gets acid reflux sore throat here and there and bubbling stomach ? Just asking I’ve been on it for about 3 weeks or so
I did!!! How are you feeling now?
I really appreciate this!
I recently swapped off sertraline to Duloxetine and it has been hell lol. Glad to hear it's working as well for you as it did first time around.
Yikes! Why did you swap?
Libido wasn't improving and I started to feel emotionally flat.
I have been on sertraline for about 1 year and half. Worst side effect 60 lb weight gain and feeling numb. Now trying to get off of it which is horrible.
Hello. I am Korean and have been taking sultraline for 3 weeks. After taking I felt more depressed, unmotivated, and very uneasy. When I told the doctor, he told me to go to see a friend or find a job without worrying about it. What should I do? Will these side effects disappear? I'm scared to do them because of this feeling.
anyway There was no UA-cam channel like this in Korea, but it's very encouraging to come here. thx
You're supposed to have therapy along with it... are you in therapy?
@@MsTaengo yes.
I started sertraline today, I have borderline personalitydisorder and anxiety and panic disorder and cpstd. I hope it will work. I feel very weird, jaw pain, sweaty hand and dizziness.
I made it 4 days, had to stop. Side effects were horrifying. Don’t know how people can make it through all that. Yikes.
A little over a month in and I’m starting to feel better.... the worst side effect I had was headaches but they’re going away...... and idk you kinda described it perfectly it feels like my mind is organized.... like someone put down the volume in my head or something 🤷🏻♂️
I am going on week number 4... have noticed little changes so far! I take on stress differently already. Things that normal upset me I have found i can think about them more clearly than usual. I’ve also noticed a change in confidence lately. I am a lot better with my confidence. I do have a question though... I can’t decide if morning or night is better? I don’t have weird side affects actually (I think I’m lucky) if I take it in the morning I have energy.. if I take it at night I can still sleep well. So ether way I am not sure when the best time usually is!
Sorry I missed this comment! I think, in your position - take when it fits your routine. If you take vitamins etc. in the morning do it then. If you like to have a night time routine - make it part of that. Consistency helps!
I'm on day 30 taking sertraline and feel no difference at all. 15mg diazipam a day taken in 5mg 4 hours apart, propranolol... Nothing working for anxiety. Diazipam seemed to stop full on attacks but now it's starting to be innaffective too.
I just started it today 25 mg we will see how it treats me
Good luck Candace! Hope things go smoothly 🤘
thanks for doing this
I am a serious lucid dreamer and I have to start this medication tomorrow. Should be interesting 😐
I took mine at night and im a very vivid SF, weird dreamer and i dont remember my dreams or they were pleasant. Keep us posted!
Could be a wild ride! How are things going with the dreams?
TransfictionTV you don’t have to take it, no one is making you
I’ve been diagnosed with mild-severe depression. I already never feel like doing anything.
Im reading that Sertraline is making many feel like not doing anything.
Im not sure how that was would me lol
how was your creativity affected? i'm hesitant to start zoloft for this reason. i'm glad your productivity increased
I'm started 2 weeks 25mg now day 8 on 50mg .
First on 25mg side effects were feeling sick, tired ,slight dizziness.
Now on 50mg sane side effects ,now I'm constantly exhausted all the time could sleep all the time,I hope it get better
Yea today is my first day taking it and im feeling dizziness so im chilling on my couch. Ill have to start taking this at night if it persist
Did it get better?
@@roms3 i stopped taking it. I felt horrible that first day. So I dont know if it would have got better or not.
Going through the same situation like you. Hope it gets better starting my setratline today. @alex
Hey John, how are things now? I’m 5 years down the road and doing really well!
Im on my 20th day, i used to be on 25mg feels a little bit lote stable , 2nd and 3rd week on 50mg on 3rd week but a little shaky at times.
I get more anxious early morning, when im hungry i get a bit panicky. and i cant eat alot of things i like (with soy sauce or chocolates)
Hello , i'm on first month on Zoloft ( 50mg ) , but insomnia is bad :( , u have some advice ? 10x a lot !
I came off Zoloft very gradually and slowly ...I lasted 2 months without taking anything but insomnia started kicking my ass ...then I realized that I was waking up sad and I was like wdffff ..so I got back :( I’m in the second week and I still don’t feel a huge changie
Did you get brain zaps? And how many mgs did you took?
I am taking 25 mg PO once daily usually before bedtime. I'm on my 2nd week and it's hard to focus in school. I just do not have the motivation to do anything. NO MOTIVATION AT ALL.. I am struggling. I do not have a problem sleeping though. Is anyone experiencing this too?
I was fine on 25mg but I felt just like that on 50mg. If it's your second week, it isnt really adequate time for the medication to work. You may not believe this but they take about 4 weeks to work correctly. Also, do not double dose to 50mg by yourself as I thought both pills were equivalent(and it pissed my doctor off) I don't think it's the same but I just felt terrible when I took two pills. For some reason, taking one 50mg pill feels better, although it could be because I'm used to it. But yeah, dont double dose like ever.
Jessa, Why waste money on anti-depressants which have side efects. I transformed my life a few years back. Reprogramme the firing of neurons in the mind [brain]. Your breath is directly related to your mind [brain] causing anxiety-stress. For a relaxed life without anxiety-stress sit on a chair, back erect, hands on lap with palms upwards, eyes closed, be still and observe your natural incoming--outgoing breath and body sensations for around 10-15 minutes. Be as still as possible. Many thoughts will come which is ok--slowly negative thoughts will reduce and your mind will relax with no desire for pills. Mind[brain] are reprogrammed. After 15 days slowly reduce medication dosage and after 20 days of daily meditation taper of completely because there will be no desire. Take only if you need. Best part is that mood swings also reduce. Avoid watching negative tv and mobile shows.. Do the above meditation daily twice without any doubts and enjoy life without medication. Best wishes. Shyaaam Sir. -Counsellor-Teacher.
NO WAY ARE YOU APPROACHING 40!! Actually thought you were about 35!
Yup! Feeling old today so thank you for the nice comment!!
Does anyone feel really irritable and restless ? I haven’t heard this but my shoulders and upper back / throat has a really strange feeling
I started today and I've been short tempered (more than normal) and had a strange feeling in my throat, along with dry mouth.
How a bout the low libido??!!!!!!!
It’s important thing if you are married or have partner
I’m on Paxil but it’s nasty stuff so I’m moving to sertraline
SOS question! Does anybody know if Sertraline (Zoloft) stunts height growth in adolescents. I have spoken with my doc about it, apparently It doesn't however I have not found any studies suggesting so. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
First week of 25 mgs and my thoughts are going all over the place normal or not?
how are you feeling?
I quit taking them the side effects were to much
as far as side effects go, would you happen to know if there is any difference between generic and brand name sertraline?
Hey CJ - it's all the same. I tend to go to difference pharmacies and end up with different brands etc. but its the same composition. E.g. Zoloft/Sertraline are interchangeable. Good question!
Zoloft is not the answer for many people. It drove me to the brink with anxiety, panic and nightmarish experiences. Proceed carefully and know it may not be YOUR answer.
I really don't like it when I put comments on here and get no response! But I'll persevere anyway! How high a dosage are you taking? I started on 25mg and then a few days later went up to 50. Four weeks later and I am on 100mg. Had quite bad side effects but only nausea, headaches and tiredness. Don't feel any improvement yet, but at least there is now some hope!
I’m about to start week four at 25mg. At first I had no side effects and less anxiety (I didn’t find myself picking my lips or fingers) but the last week has been the worst.
I used to sleep great. Never wake up. I cannot sleep at all now. And when I do, it’s awful sleep. Waking up every hour, every night. It’s very difficult especially since I do shift work for living.
I’ve also noticed random bouts of intense nausea. They usually don’t last that long, but it’s extremely uncomfortable. I’ve had almost no appetite.
Based on the last week I already think I’m going to week myself off and not get it refilled. I was hesitant to start medication because I am uncomfortable putting things in my body that I don’t need or know everything about. It freaks me out knowing that it’s altering brain. And now that I have all these side effects and it’s effecting my sleep I just want to give up and just deal with my anxiety symptoms myself like I always have. At least I slept great and didn’t have stomach issues
Why do i not have Any side effects but also no signs of it working? I have been taking it for a month.
How many Mg?
A Happy Change - Mental Health Recovery 50
Hmm.. if you are a month in you are just on the cusp of feeing the benefit so I would be tempted to give it another week or two. Bear in mind they don’t necessarily make you feel happy but provide the capacity. Have you spoke. With your GP about the lack of progress?
A Happy Change - Mental Health Recovery yes but he says there is no more he can do, and I can’t exceed 50mg
@@buzzdown418 There are many different drugs in the SSRI class of medication, speak to your gp about trying a different one as some people respond better some of the other ones while some people don't, there are literally hundred of different SSRI class meds out there and you may just not respond well to sertraline and perhaps you would respond well to Fluoxetine(Prozac) or escitalopram(Lexapro), if the sertraline is not working for you, you should try a different one.
Source: my own personal experience and what my gp told me in a similar situation
Have tomorrow run 3 weeks, 1 week 25mg and 2nd week now with 50mg. Have only been tired and dizzy at times but got well from it. but the other day it started to tickle my legs when I go to sleep and also twitch my arms and legs, does anyone have experience with that? can it start as late as the 3rd week? hope it subsides because I want to be able to eat on. Good luck to you all ❣️
I started zoloft a month ago and I'm on 25 mg I'm still anxious but the panic attacks subsided I have no motivation I know my psychiatrist is just going to want to bring my dose up but I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced the same thing and if bringing up the dose changed anything because I don't know if zoloft is supposed to help with the initial anxiety or just panic attacks
I was prescribed sertaline for panic attacks and anxiety. One month is not enough for you to fully feel a change. My doctor told me this is a maintenance drug. That chemical has to build and your brain so at least 2 months or three you will be fine and feel a change. Understand how you feeling just give it some time. It does help extremely well for panic attacks. I haven't had a panic attack in so long I forgot what it feels like LOL
This medicine causes insomnia, so it is better to take it in the morning, otherwise, you will not have a restful night.
I dont have insomnia and i take it around 6 pm while im eating ;) its différent for everybody
Is this working for social anxiety for anyone
It helped me.. I found I was still crap in social situations, but wasn’t as bothered by it.. which allowed me to get practice and get better
Agree with Mitchell - my social anxiety is massively reduced. I am much more confident as a person now.
Can you drink coffee on sertraline? Does it make it less effective? Thanks
Hey, caffeine addict here! I had no issues drinking coffee and taking Sertraline. That said, I was taking my meds in the evening and tend to stop drinking coffee after midday.
@@AlexRobbMentalHealth well I haven't started my sertraline journey yet. But starting too and I am on like 4 to 6 coffees a day lol. I will also be taking propronolol with sertraline, have you ever taking propronolol or just sertraline? ☕☕
When did the upset stomach start? What symptoms did you have? And how long did it last?
Started for me almost immediately. Like within 5 mins and was upset stomach, needing the toilet etc. Lasted for about 3-4 days but progressively less bad. So day 1 was pretty awful but beyond that it was manageable.
1:25 see as Im approach 40, ooooooooiiiiih... I'm actual middle age now. Lol
😬the bitterest pill to swallow!
@@AlexRobbMentalHealth you're not even half way there brother
🤘🤘
So I've been taking this for about 3weeks maybe more I don't even remember at this point lol. Does anyone feel like they're on crack like can't sleep at night just lay in bed at stare at the ceiling hahahahah. I feel like covid makes it worst too cause no gyms so that might play a part. I have ibs so my insides hurt all the time and spraying out of my ass is my life so not bad hahaha tmi probably do I care kind of 😂 So basically ya do people feelike they're on crack. Hopefully it helps with anxiety too that would be awesome depression I mean yes I think lol idk I feel something but like I can't sleep so ya 😂
Today is my 1st dose Nd its very scary side effects
How did you find it
How is the max of month of taking Zoloft to get 100% better ?
Hey.. How is your libido at 50mg? I'm at 25mg but thinking of going up.
Does zoloft have fewer side effects than Lexapro?
This is probably best asked to your GP I'm afraid Ryan. They are both SSRIs so will have similar side effects but my understanding is that people respond differently to different SSRI medication. For example, someone might find Zoloft gives them terrible side effects but Prozac works well. If you have had a bad experience with Lexapro it might be worth seeing if you can give Zoloft a go.
OMG! You do not look your age! You look about 32!
The powers of a Ring Light!!! 😂 (thank you!!)
@@AlexRobbMentalHealth ha ha, well you're looking great for your age! 😉😁
Oh small caveat, I just watched it back. I’m approaching 40 but not quite there. 38 now! But will take any compliments thrown at me!!
@@michael-jamesr2776 I said the same thing!!! By the way, I remember your face from other comments. Have you started taking them yet? I was honestly as scared as you but feel much better now 5 weeks in. I'm also doing counselling which helps!
@@AlexRobbMentalHealth ah you're 38, yeah but still look younger. Yes you should take every compliment in board, it's very important 😉