First 20 Days on Anti-Depressants, 50mg | Sertraline Journey | Side Effects

[@Megansjournal]

SERTRALINE UPDATE.. here! x kzbin.info/www/bejne/haOxf3h6ipekhac *thank you all for your support on this video*! 🩶

[@hfud11]

These drugs caused me permanent s3xual dysfunctions. Google "Pssd".

[@saidnassr9963]

I am proud of myself today for being productive all day long. I got to spend some quality time with a friend of mine in the morning, then I went to pick up my two new converses, which I am really happy about. Then I got back home and did some cleaning and laundry. I also cut my hair myself and took care of my overall appearance. So all in all, it was a nice productive day. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. This is really helpful. God bless!

[@Megansjournal]

Amazing! I'm glad you had a nice day, thank you for watching! :)

[@joeyjguerrero]

I’m proud that I did my studies, prayer and brief meditation this morning. Also that I’m getting the help I need.

[@Megansjournal]

Thank you for sharing Joey, well done. ☺️

[@danieladevries7991]

Hi all, great video. I am on 200 mg Sertraline per day over the last 12 years. I am fine, I work, I sport and raised 2 boys. It is different for everyone I think. Don't forget though that it takes up to 4-5 weeks for the medication to settle. It's a long term medication. 1 tablet won't change anything. Even if I missed a dose it doesn't have any effect. It's not like a sleeping tablet or valium, these tablets take immediate effect.

[@Megansjournal]

thank you so much for sharing your experience, you're so right regarding when the tablets will take effect. 👌

[@leandraalexander7771]

I can’t believe someone explained what I been trying to discuss to my doctors for months!! Thank you. My anxiety has changed since meds I never really had panics or when I did they weren’t crazy. But now I think I pushed all the way in and I like crossed a a bridge that I can’t go back to my normal anxiety

[@Megansjournal]

My pleasure! I'm glad it helped and you could relate in some way! Sharing is always good, thank you!

[@tinajohnson5685]

First of all, I am so very sorry for your loss. Second, thank you for this video. I tried to start sertraline about a month ago. I was EXTREMELY anxious about taking it and started panicking before I even swallowed the pill. NEEDLESS to say…I sent MYSELF into about an 8-10 hour long panic attack. I did end up taking .5mg lorazepam to calm down a little bit. I was NOT able to force myself to take anymore, even though I knew WITHOUT a doubt that I had done that MOSTLY to myself. But I know I really really need it. So I am going to start with half the dose of what I took before and work up slowly. I’m still nervous, though. My health anxiety is really bad (mainly heart) b/c my dad had his first heart attack at 46 and passed away of a 2nd one at age 57. I am 50 now and those heart anxiety thoughts are WEARING ME OUT. They are literally constant.

[@Megansjournal]

Hi Tina, thank you for sharing. Anxiety over health is draining, a spiral that never ends! I understand where you are coming from, my dad was also 57 when he passed. I hope that you can find some relief or improvement in the future through medication if you do end up trying it again. I’m wondering if therapy could help you at all. Let me know if I can provide any resources. Meg

[@tinajohnson5685]

@@Megansjournal Ty so much! I have thought about therapy and will probably start that soon as well.

[@Megansjournal]

@@tinajohnson5685 I wish you good luck with your therapy journey, do come back and update me with how you are getting on if you wish. Take care of yourself Meg

[@tinajohnson5685]

@@Megansjournal I will! You too 🥰

[@kelseejordan4567]

It's amazing to hear someone describe exactly how I feel. Thank you for sharing. I am on day 3 and the side effects are awful with the nausea and headaches. I appreciate you sharing this journey so I know what may happen.

[@annwrog]

I am sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies. ❤❤ This video helps normalize the process of taking antidepressant medication and makes it seem a natural part of healing and recovery. Integrated with therapy. Good luck and best wishes from across the pond. I'm first seeing this in June 2024, so 6-7 months later. I hope you are doing great!! Sincerely, Ann from ATL GA.

[@jasminescloset2021]

I have just started taking sertraline today, and i am so grateful for ur videos. i have severe anxiety and watching this is so reassuring and helpful, thank u so much ❤

[@Megansjournal]

I’m so glad, thank you so much! My pleasure

[@intermilan6202]

@@MegansjournalDoes it help with Depression?? Does your brain feel happy on it?

[@Megansjournal]

@@intermilan6202 I dont feel as low, or have as much anxiety. I still feel it, but it's not as intense- I have updated sertraline videos on my channel where I discuss this in more detail if that would be useful!

[@DEBateBookz]

Your vulnerability is so admirable!

[@Megansjournal]

[@gotgart69]

You are not alone. I relate. Never give up!

[@jillie4444]

Im so so sorry about your dad :( this video was really helpful and so insightful so thank you. x

[@Megansjournal]

Thank you so much Jillie

[@jchermier8268]

Thank you very much for this video and sorry for your loss.

[@Megansjournal]

No problem, I hope it helped! And thank you so much.

[@seansulli4]

Thanks for sharing. Started my prescription today..i was hesitant in the first place, to take meds, which brought me here Much appreciated.

[@Megansjournal]

Absolutely, no problem! Good luck

[@pauloluwadare]

This was a really insightful video I hope you're doing better

[@Megansjournal]

Thank you Paul :)

[@louisaknight8452]

So interesting to follow the journey with you. So brave of you for sharing 💛

[@Megansjournal]

My pleasure, thank you so much 🩵

[@mariamartin6751]

Thankyou for this video as I thought I was going crazy on it im just past 2 week mark and been really struggling but can feel a bit better in last 2 days

[@Megansjournal]

you are welcome! i hope you continue to feel better 🫶🏼

[@chaoswitch1974]

Thank you for sharing... I'm beginning today, so it's nice to have someone to look to for what I might expect. Also, thanks for sharing your reasons for making the jump ♡

[@Megansjournal]

I hope you get on well with them! Good luck, and no problem, my pleasure - that’s the aim!😊

[@chaoswitch1974]

@@Megansjournal thank you!

[@DarkstarDZN]

​@chaoswitch1974 hows it been going for you?

[@juliebartholomew3278]

I'm still unsure weather to take them, I've been prescribed 50 mg of Sertraline but I take meds for diabetes high blood pressure and meds for over active thyroid, but the Dr said it would be ok

[@strayhorserecords]

I’m on day 8. Day 4 was the worst. Feeling better now minus the sex drive and libido change. Gonna talk to my GP about that next week.

[@Gary-b6o6h]

Those are not meant for long time use ,anything over a year is not recommended. Get a printout of what's in it .❤

[@Megansjournal]

I’ll do my research thank you :) 💓

[@Gary-b6o6h]

@@Megansjournal Thank you ! I hope you feel better .

[@Megansjournal]

thank you! I'm getting there, sometimes time is the best healer :) @@Gary-b6o6h

[@charlalar14]

I have debilitating anxiety and severe panic attacks, which have lead to agoraphobia. I've been prescribed sertraline, but not taken them. The side effect that terrifies me is increased panic. If my panic were to get worse than it already is, I couldn't cope! I don't know what to do!!!!! 💔😭💔

[@Ohkeh640]

Day 1 feel manic but body is calm yet I feel jittery and anxious 😢

[@Megansjournal]

Day 1 I didn’t feel too bad as the tablets hadn’t taken effect, I just felt sleepy and anxious about taking the tablets as opposed to the tablet having an effect. Hope this helps, good luck

[@Ohkeh640]

You seem so calm here, what other meds are you taking? To stay calm etc Any insomnia night sweats and weight gain on these?

[@Megansjournal]

I’m only taking these meds, no other! And I had night sweats, no weight gain and no issues with insomnia :)

[@rebeccamclaren97]

I've been taking sertraline just over a week, and the insomnia has been _crRRraAaaAzzzzZZyyYyy_ !! It'll be very different for everyone though. Fortunately I'm signed off work atm otherwise it would've been impossible, but I really need to look into sleeping pills because I'm so exhausted now from not being able to shut down. I haven't had any other side effects so far apart from feeling nauseous most of the time, and very numb/groggy but tbh I've always felt a bit like that with depression.

[@deristeve7701]

I really enjoyed it

[@Megansjournal]

thank you!

[@HazemAlKhatib-cb3pm]

Thank you for sharing your detailed experience . I started taking zozloft 25 mg before 13 days , yesterday i increased the dosage to 50 mg based to my doctor prescribed which it will be my daily dose ( 50 mg ). Tell you the truth the first 13 days with 25 mg was exhausting and anxiety and panic attack hit me so hard for the 1st time in my life. But after i took 50mg its even harder and i woke up today so dizzy its like the room is spinning . I hope this all just because i increased my dosage and all sidr effects will be gone withing days otherwise it's disaster to stay like this all day .

[@kassin500]

Thank you for sharing, you are lovely. Do you take it in the morning? Is working out ok on it because I run?

[@Megansjournal]

@@kassin500 I take it before I go to bed :) I work out lots too and no issues there for me but best to check with your dr any worries you have :)

[@kassin500]

@@Megansjournal thanks so much ! I was putting it off but you give me hope . Can you have drinks once in awhile with this too ? Of course the doctors will say no , I have a friend that takes Prozac she said it’s ok . Just curious with the Zoloft

[@Polecat-qz5om]

Awwww so sorry babe

[@cindykluin7854]

Please post when youre going to wean off. ❤

[@Megansjournal]

honestly can’t see that happening for a long time yet, but I’ll be sure to let you know if I do and make a video on it!💓

[@Ohkeh640]

@@Megansjournal How has it been? Any insomnia? Night sweats?

[@Megansjournal]

@@Ohkeh640 I did have night sweats at the start but not so much anymore

[@NicoleMcGregor-w7y]

Was on this drug for almost 3 months and had insomnia, eye pain, nosebleeds and akathisia. Absolute poison

[@mariavalore6682]

I had nightmares the 2 nd day😳😳😳

[@Nasiruddin_videoseoexpert]

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[@indimist390]

How old r u.

[@Megansjournal]

23!☺️

[@angeliquecooper3629]

You and your transparency are truly amazing, this video is going to help a lot of people 🫶🏻

[@Megansjournal]

Thank you Angelique I hope it was helpful!