How and When to take Zoloft (Sertraline) | What Patients Need to Know

[@JHPMedicalUK]

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[@Junaashrestha33]

Hi I took for six month . I left it from last week but feeling current in a body. Is it affected of it .

[@again5162]

I feel great, just flushed my body for 3 months no meds and took a 50 mg last night and I'm seeing a massive improvement of stability. Still waiting for side affects

[@violam11]

Hi! I’m a 21 year old Italian girl andI’ve been taking Zoloft (50 mg) for three months now. I suffered from severe depression, anxiety and binge eating. I constantly isolated myself from people and my life was a nightmare so I finally dedicate to take this medication. I feel so much better and I’m socialising a lot more than before. I feel like I’m living my life. I surprisingly lost a lot of weight, maybe because I stopped binging all day. Mental health is so important.

[@mikelrano2557]

I hope you are doing fine. I used to take zoloft 1 year ago. I had one of the worst emotional trauma. It was very difficult to get outbof zoloft, but i managed it. In the right moment when you are doing great. I can tell you the right way how to get rid of zoloft and not to have any symptoms.....

[@srksayyed2726]

Contact me I am frm india

[@killing]

@@mikelrano2557 whats the right way? thanks

[@mikelrano2557]

@@killing you need at least 2 months to get out of it, i can tell you the method how to get rid of it , since it takes a lot to write all of it here, do you have ig?

[@AyeshaKhan-ll7mw]

I am afraid to use it bcz of side effects I am on Prozac but not propper feel better I have major Anxiety plus dippression plus phobias 😭

[@victoriawilson7292]

Anyone starting this medication should be aware that it in fact takes a good three MONTHS for Sertraline to take full effect. It can also be quite a bumpy ride to get to that point but the results ARE worth it.

[@KaylaAnnB]

😭 I’m scared. My doc prescribed it to me today. I’m scared to be on it

[@victoriawilson7292]

@@KaylaAnnB Don't be scared. Only you know how bad your anxiety/depression is. For my own situation, I'd had a complete mental breakdown, so meds were the only answer. Previously, I'd been a high functioning person with OCD and anxiety for some 20-odd years. These meds have definitely helped me but it does take a while to adjust to them and it's important people know this.

[@solomon7000]

@@victoriawilson7292 yeah I am high functioning but started to take zoloft last week.But I am wondering If it will make me less high functioning and dependent

[@victoriawilson7292]

@@solomon7000 I managed 23 years as a high-functioning anxious person, who never took any medication, let alone ADs. But when I had a full-on mental breakdown last October, ADs were the only thing that were going to get me anywhere near better. If your anxiety is truly debilitating, I'd say to stay on the meds. However, if you feel you can cope without then I would certainly try to.

[@solomon7000]

@@victoriawilson7292 yeah I feel like I can cope without them. I really just want more motivation and focus but I think I might have fatigue issues or adhd so I will have to check that. Having no anxiety is nice but I somehow feel less … dynamic ? Idk it’s kind of nice I guess but idk. Thanks for responding though, I hope I figure it out

[@glossy_aesthetics5805]

I have been taking sertraline for depression,anxiety and ocd. It's been 7 months and now I'm feeling so much better with this medication. I'm so thankful to this medication. It really saved my life❤

[@riezqahjohaadien1153]

I just started today too, was their changes in your weight? I've already gained 4kg in 3months on lexapro

[@mazrahe4325]

Hi I have been taking sertraline for depression and ocd to It's 1 week that I usi it

[@rachaelkatehopper990]

Hi what mg are you on ?

[@choupinou475]

Do we gain.weight ?

[@rachaelkatehopper990]

@@choupinou475 I didn't to be honest. I mean at first it made me less hungry but everyone is different. The more your on them your appetite does increase

[@mjcq1998]

I’ve dealt with anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, ocd, and who know how many other things for ~10 years and I’ve never been treated. I’ve dealt with it in silence and if people only knew what went on in my head I’d probably be in a psych ward, and I wouldn’t complain (if I’m being honest), many times I’ve desperately wanted to be admitted into one. Anyways, I had an appointment yesterday with a new pcp and he sent me the prescription; I just took half of a 50mg, it’ll be that for a week and then 50mg for 82 days and after reading these comments, I’m terrified. Update: I’m one week in and I haven’t felt like this in years… I felt like I was woken up from a spell and I’m slowly recovering and feeling like myself again, I’m feeling calm and concentrated. Every day I feel better 🙌🏻

[@kdot5704]

update?

[@susanab3831]

How are you now?

[@metalrockstarizer89]

Been taking anti depressants so far and it has improved the quality of life. But here is the twist folks: MEDICATION is not going to SOLVE all of your PROBLEMS. YOU have to put in the inner work so that the medication can work with you, you have to help yourself first before the medication helps you, here are some couple methods I think that can help improve the quality of your life: 1. Getting a new job 2. Cut out toxic friends and make new ones 3. Stop chasing relationships 4. Start making decisions for yourself 5. Control your ego, treat every person you come across in life with equal respect regardless of what position or status he or she holds 6. Go back to school, get an education learn a new skill 7. Make decisions for yourself, if you wanna do it, do it, if you don’t then don’t 8. Delete or limit social media (this is literally the biggest reason why people have so much anxiety and depression these days) 6. Stop chasing the approval of others. 7. Stop watching stupid videos or music that revolve around anxiety or depression (self help bs) Do all of this, take your medication, and your life will improve.

[@brixtonave7448]

@@metalrockstarizer89 this might help a lot but, i can't do anything i sleep all day, depression and anxiety switch over through out the day, what will i do

[@11Dani11]

This made me so happy to read

[@dylansimms5551]

I started using Sertraline about a month and a half ago and I haven’t felt this normal in years and haven’t had any of these side affects

[@Str8Rippin93]

Did it affect sex?

[@LadyTate925]

Thats is a very honest question I forgot to ask my Dr. Does it can orgasms?​@Str8Rippin93

[@fdyjt]

yes please can you answer the question from the person that asked about sex? Did this affect you in anyway?

[@viper5559]

I've been on it for over a month

[@TheOpenRoadExperience]

I was diagnosed two days ago, and today marks my second day of treatment. After a month of struggling to sleep for a full 7 hours, I finally experienced my most restful night tonight.

[@JHPMedicalUK]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@mo87m]

@@JHPMedicalUK Hello, I have been on 200mg of sertraline for the past 3 months and my intrusive thoughts are still persisting and causing me untold distress and suffering. I did some research online and found that doses of sertraline can go up to 400mg for OCD non-responders, showing greater symptom improvement than those in the 200mg group enrolled in the trial. It also showed similar adverse event rates. Are clinicians in the UK authorised to prescribe doses exceeding 200mg for those with treatment resistant OCD?

[@selinaplahe9269]

I’m 22 and suffer from bad anxiety and depersonalisation, I got prescribed these yesterday and I’m in absolute tears about taking them, I’m shaking and so nervous, I’ve heard really scary stories but then really good ones…😢

[@tiffanycollie3923]

Im 17 and have DDD, i just started mine 3 days ago. I got so scared of it i only took half and are still taking halfs. Did you have any anxiety twitches in the first few days of taking it? and if so please tell me how long they last.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

I'm 35 and have anxiety. Been taking it for a few weeks now and I can already see an improvement in my mood. I hope you're doing well now

[@MzDaUgly]

@@tiffanycollie3923 update ?

[@notnavonnam]

update?

[@selinaplahe9269]

@@notnavonnam I've been on these for a month now, and feeling a lot better I'm so much happier in myself now, still struggle with going outside a bit but I'm feeling so much better, from crying every morning to getting a new job! Side effects were a bit rough first week but settled quick :)

[@m.n.8957]

Saved my life. It started working within the first few days of taking it. I'm only getting 50mg/d. When it kicked in I couldn't stop smiling, after years of depression, anxiety and suicide attepts, it was truly surreal. For a long time, I had been feeling like my former self had died and I was stranger in this body. But Sertraline made me feel like myself again. I've been on the medication for 1,5 year and the plan seems for me to stay on it indefinitely?

[@V_P-ju7jq]

Zoloft isn’t the kind of medication to start working within “the first few days”, it takes at least 2 weeks to notice an improvement. I’m glad it’s working for you now, but what you might have experienced within the first few days of initiating the treatment was most likely a placebo effect

[@fahiyeabdi4526]

thanks for the review. I am starting mine now .

[@Jarrettmonty99]

@@V_P-ju7jq We don't actually know what happens in the brain when taking ssri's. We have reasonable theories on its mechanism of action, but we don't know all of the neurotransmitters and receptors involved, let alone the downstream effects. The fellow's account sounds like many others, including myself. Now, I did not have the clinical effect start until a couple weeks, but numerous side effects including some light mania the first 2-3 days of starting it, among others like increased anxiety and imsomnia. Placebo is always possible of course.

[@inductor1.77]

@@V_P-ju7jq I noticed it right away. Was not a placebo.

[@susanab3831]

@@inductor1.77 im on my 5th day too,i started on half of a 50mg tablet for a week and i can feel the diference now,im more active ,sometimes my heart bits fast ,i still anxious but not like before

[@themkvleli]

Very well delivered and informative video. I started Zoloft 3 days ago for extreme morning panic attacks/depression and I'm hopeful. Thank you for this video.

[@JHPMedicalUK]

Hi, thanks for watching. We are glad you find it useful

[@elanaatlas7605]

Me too, I’m on day 4 when did it get better for you ?

[@ppartsanakis]

​@@elanaatlas7605I'm in 23 day with 50 MG but some mornings I'm very anxious like this.. Any thoughts?

[@stephenmchugh5434]

I've been on it 7 weeks 100 mg and the results are brilliant keep taking them brother

[@briandavenport8971]

Sertraline took 6 months to work for me. It’s a very slow process, so don’t expect to feel better in weeks. The onboarding side affects are horrible. They lasted about a month and a half.

[@tparker4458]

Hi, what side effects did you experience? I’m thinking about actually taking my prescription after months of anxiety about taking it lol anxiety is a real b I t c h

[@briandavenport8971]

@@tparker4458 not gonna sugar coat it, the beginning really sucks. But it’s worth it because now that I’ve leveled on the medication, it was totally worth it. I can actually function without crippling physical anxiety symptoms or depression. Temporary discomfort for long term relief seems like a win to me. Take your meds.

[@tparker4458]

@@briandavenport8971 thanks for the reply. I appreciate it

[@RB_2023_IRE]

what dose are you on now?

[@briandavenport8971]

@@RB_2023_IRE 75mg, but i'm going to move up to 100 because my depression has been pretty bad for the past three weeks.

[@Quantumfluxfield]

Used it for 10 years now, not sure if it saved or ruined my life. I think for most people it helps, maybe even for me, but the last 6 months I have been back 10 years to how bad I was then. Maybe I need to increase the dose? Like today I had a good morning, then I take sertralin and my head feels so weird so I end up in bed. My hope is to get off it entirely, but thats unlikely with my extreme anxiety. Considering to try Lexapro but the thought of swapping is incredibly scary. Maybe I need to try take it in the evening so I can sleep to through the worst, though I already have nightmares every single day for 10 years.. What a way to live, my heart goes out to anyone struggeling out there. 😔

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

I'm taking sertraline for anxiety and started at a lower dose (25 mg instead of 50 mg) because it was bothering my stomach. Every week I increased my dose until I'm at 200 mg after a month. Definitely happy with results so far.

[@alexandroba1987]

hi, did you experience any of the side effects? if so, how long did they last for you? I´m currently on week 2 and I have a lot of them...

[@MzDaUgly]

@@alexandroba1987 what are your side effects ?? I am scared right now. Bc my heart rate is fast but that’s bc i have serve anxiety and panic disorder. I used to be on Lexapro but it lowered my sodium levels I was stopped on September but the anxiety and panic attacks came back extremely bad. I am just worried about taking Zoloft i just don’t want to take it feel like it works and then have that taken away as well

[@teresaeckhardt8954]

to..noneyabusiness THAT WAS WAAAY TOOOOO FAST... IT'S 25mg. INCREASED PER...YOU STATED THAT ***YOU RAISED YOUR DOSEAGES***...THAT IS A HORRIBLE THING TO DO...THATS HOW I NEARLY RUINED MY AND A WHOLE BUNCH OF MY DEARLY LOVED ONES LIVES ❗❗❗IM DEAD SERIOUS❗❗❗MINE WAS STOPPING THOUGH BUT THE ISSUE IS THE SAME...SIR,,PLEASE DONT DO THAT AND ALSO PLEASE GO TALK HONESTLY TO YOUR DR❗❗❗ MONTH..SERIOUSLY...NOTTT COOL...CALL YOUR DR. A.S.A.P❗❗❗

[@iangraham6730]

@@MzDaUgly how did you get on afterwards? I was prescribed 50mg today for anxiety, I'm kind of holding back as I am not looking forward to getting a fast heart rate, as cardiophobia is my biggest anxiety right now.

[@zitamakai]

@@iangraham6730 Hi! Did you start taking it? I started taking a very low dose 2 days ago and I'm so worried about side effects.

[@aseimanova45]

Zoloft helped me with my anxiety and severe panic attacks (somatic syndrome), but didn’t help my depression at all , i just started to feel even more numb , didn’t care about anything and it felt like just existing without any emotions at all

[@MzDaUgly]

I have the same issue as you I have insane panic attacks and somatic syndrome. As well serve anxiety which caused my blood pressure to be high all the time and heart rate. I am nervous to take Zoloft but you said it did help you. Should I honestly give it a try

[@ashley9776]

I felt the same way.

[@thomasbarlow3782]

I was the same exact way!!! I was ok just laying in bed ALL DAY!!!! It was rough, but I’m 100% off it now…

[@louiseebbett2515]

I've been on Sertraline for maybe two years where my dosage now is 200mgs a day which was slowly increased over time, after taking other antidepressants this is by far the best and most agreeable. The dosage it high, yes I know but I have had huge trauma, I also take 50mgs of quietalapine every night, these drugs have put normal back into my life

[@RB_2023_IRE]

did you see a big difference between 150 and 200 ?

[@dougie-thugie]

5 days in, I'm waking up multiple times a night with anxiety, unexplainable anxiety, I'm taking it first thing in the morning.

[@zackbuzza583]

I think it may cause nightmares early on. I remember having a bad nightmare when I took it early on but no so much after a bit. So maybe your anxiety will fade away too after a little

[@mackenziecabral2996]

Then you get sleep paralyzed and jumpy and feel like you can climb walls. You start to see things that aren’t there . Those were my early stages of whatever the drug did to me before I was a complete different person and sent to the crazy house. What you describe sounds like what happen to me .

[@syliatouati7782]

I got the exact side effects as you . During 1 week my sleep schedule was awful. I used to wake up many times during the night with hard anxiety all sweating. I took me around 8 days to feel normal again .

[@toddspringfield1326]

@@mackenziecabral2996 You probably have other mental issues other than Anxiety

[@dougie-thugie]

@@syliatouati7782 yeah it does go away after a couple weeks, same thing happened when I added buspar.

[@IAmGab11]

I’m diagnosed with MDD Major Depressive Disorder & GAD Generalize Anxiety Disorder. I’m taking Sertraline for 3 weeks now and it’s helping me i can feel the effect.

[@nicolajones3643]

So glad it’s helping I’ve been on it seven years I believe it saved my lifexx

[@JakoLapi]

​@@nicolajones3643Hello, does sertraline eliminate social phobia and psychological anxiety, and does it cause sexual dysfunction and dulled feelings? Do not be sad or happy.

[@fburnsDubstepEnderFox]

Zoloft worked for me, but my terrible psychiatrist discontinued my medication thinking me either be faking or cured. Well... I'm not cured, I'm still suffering and I cannot cope on my own. I've tried. I think about terrible things because I'm not free of PTSD or major depressive disorder. Zoloft helped me control it. I'm sick of mental health care in my country and I'm sick of living.

[@mariontl6764]

Florence please see your GP as he/she can prescribe zoloft for you. Tell the doctor about how you have been feeling. It concerns me when you say you are sick of living. Hang in there, and seek help please. Take care. Sorry you had a bad experience with your psychiatrist.

[@iamwabisabi3711]

Are you ok?

[@kendralangdon7316]

🙏

[@미아만의방]

Weirdly enough I felt much better in a couple of days. This thing put my soul back into my body. I was severely depressed with OCD.

[@raulgutierrez3050]

I hope those reading this can understand that you as a person are not weird or wrong. There is a legitimate chemical unbalance in your brain causing a real medical scientific sickness. Just as how cancer is a medical sickness. Do not feel judged for taking the drug zoloft. For those that judge you they HAVE NO IDEA what it's like because if they did there would be nothing buy support and respect

[@deannayoung5311]

For me sertralien is a life saver I suffer from sever PTSD It's a amazing how this tiny little pill Changed my life" for the better 🥰

[@josianemoreira7601]

O que é isso?

[@JHPMedicalUK]

Hi, thanks for watching. We are glad you find it useful

[@Iglesiacristolaroca-]

@@josianemoreira7601 medicina para anxidad

[@katherineirving7189]

It's also used to stabilize the heart when certain medical problems cause extreme racing of the heart. It's not just used for mental health/panic attacks. You should know this if your a real Dr. Having a Doctorate Degree doesn't mean that person is a MD in health/medicine.

[@johnmonk3381]

Was once offered this medication for anxiety. Decided not to after reading side effects and going back to my doctor to say I wasn't going to take it. I chose to face my anxiety head-on. Aka DARE. Or Claire Weeke's method. I got much better and eventually recovered. I discovered what made me anxious wasn't even real and I had _ABSOLUTELY_ no real reason to feel fear or anxiety at all. My mind was just confused and once I understood this and started to take myself and my feelings much less seriously, I naturally got better and eventually cured myself

[@GZU]

Got these today, my problem is just my anxiety basically overthinking, scared to take them tho as my bad and sad thoughts only come when i'm sat down or thinking, seeing a lot of people have side effects can someone explain

[@el_tali4202]

Im scared to try my medication too my doctor told me the first 2 weeks are rough

[@ebb.D]

There is nothing to be afraid of. I was like you once upon a time and I was scared to take them . But if I wanted to feel better I had to take them and honestly it did work after 2 to 3 wks I was feeling so much better.. No need to suffer I had very severe depression and anxiety and it worked wonders for me.. I know we are all different but you won't know if you don't try it .

[@el_tali4202]

@@ebb.D I’m scared of the side effects did you get any? I’m starting off with 25 first

[@ebb.D]

@El_Tali420 no. I can honestly say I didn't get any side affects . 25mg is a small dose so try it and see how u feel in 2wks. Are you feeling ok now

[@el_tali4202]

@@ebb.D to be completely honest I haven’t taken them i was to scared I’ve been taking cbd

[@javiergutierrez-oi7yt]

hi guys i’m not a licensed medical professional but i’ve been on this ssri for a lil more then a year . i started at 25 and went all the way up to 200 , i got erectal disfunction, and started eating way more, i went all the way back down to 50 mg to go down all the side affects

[@shawnward8149]

My name is shawn from kentucky i have been taking zoloft for five years and sometimes i have mood swings just out of the blue i think about things that happened a long time ago sometimes i feel good sometimes i dont.my moods change rapidly

[@MzDaUgly]

Wouldn’t that be like stretonie syndrome? It’s apart of tjat I believe but who knows

[@DannyR90]

3 weeks in on 50mg for Aniexty and so far don’t feel any different. Hopefully soon it will start working

[@Shadow_Hawk_Streaming]

6 weeks in now on 50mg, I found eating after taking a dose made me nauseous so have it after breakfast where it's not an issue.

[@YAKI2025]

This is life saving and lofe changing, it's my first day! ❤❤❤

[@HolaT7h5]

Google "PSSD"

[@ChurlzVA]

Lofe changing? Lmfao

[@SuperCody888]

No mention of the permanent life destroying side effect PSSD (post ssri sexual dysfunction)

[@realsinisterminister]

What is it?....can you let me know?

[@SuperCody888]

@@realsinisterminister Its when a person still experiences the sexual side effects of ssri/snri antidepressants even after they've stopped taking them.

[@realsinisterminister]

@@SuperCody888 hmmmjaysus I'm on 200mgs..........

[@TXNAT1VE]

Maybe Get a script for cialis If your a guy lol Problem solved increased confidence

[@realsinisterminister]

@@TXNAT1VE yea im a bloke what is cialis?....

[@jamesmurphy-walsh8966]

I’m on sertraline for years on and off they help me but the side effects make me feel sick and the brain ends up overriding it and you end up feeling the same as you did unless you get the dose upped but makes you feel even more nauseous. I think I need treatment for adhd.

[@JHPMedicalUK]

+James Murphy-Walsh Sorry to hear this. Please consult with your doctor.

[@robertomontalvo7099]

I used to take this like 2 years ago I wont lie it worked great I suffered anxiety and panic attacks that started when I was going through a hard time in life I recommend this it doesn't work work for everyone but only one way to tell good luck to everyone dealing with this trust you not alone your mind can be your worst enemy at times but with the proper medication it will make your daily life alot easier

[@SchubertAloysius]

I have been taking it for a week now to help ease my anxiety, since then i have been experiencing vivid dreams and twice now i have had nightmares. If anyone else experiencing the same, i hope you do not have to experience the same, it has been a rough week.

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

I had very vivid, terrible dreams as well. They seemed to have stopped so persist if you can and see if they will go away. Apparently this happens because the medication changes sleep patterns.

[@Drea546]

@@WouldntULikeToKnow. how long did you have nightmares for? Mine have been HORRIBLE and so vivid

[@charliepastrami2813]

Yes, I also experienced some nightmares in the 1st couple weeks but they did go away but now 5 weeks in I've been waking up in the middle of the night with a loud ringing in my ears and a dizzy feeling in my head with fog brain and my jaw clichéd tightly. I decided to skip my dose yesterday and this morning I woke up at my normal time feeling fine and refreshed 😌 time to talk to my doctor for I only been on it just over 5 weeks.

[@beanslabeouf1726]

The sweating!! I sweat SO bad on 200mg. Particularly night sweats/when I'm asleep. Even when I was 100mg I still sweated A LOT. But that is better than how I was feeling without it! Very worth it for me.

[@JHPMedicalUK]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@trubz2096]

My concern of change in bpm in heart rate brought me here. I suffer from anxiety attacks for about two months now, and I have been taking setraline for about a month now, but noticed my heart rate lessened from the 60s down to the 50s. Chest pain induces at times but I can not tell if it is my anxiety disorder. I'm constantly paranoid that I will have cardiac arrest.

[@DoubleDash28]

Just remember to breathe. Deep breaths you will be ok friend.

[@trubz2096]

@@DoubleDash28 I do take deep breaths. I use my ekg device throughout the day and notice my heart rate is now in the 50s after taking setraline. Also, I read setraline (zoloft) can harm the hearts electrical patterns. But only a few had cardiac arrest from it compared to millions who are fine taking it. Still, I chose to stop taking my meds. Rather deal with a mental problem rather than a serious health problem.

[@MrLennonson]

@@trubz2096 better consult and talk with your doctor, there are still plenty of medication that may suitable for your condition

[@lostintheworld7664]

@@trubz2096 maybe it calm your brains from all the overthinking and stress wish also calm your heart

[@trubz2096]

@@lostintheworld7664 I'm more calmer now and hadn't touched setraline in months. But I still get random palpitations. But it feels more like a serious arrhythmia with shortness of breath now. I sometimes have them for 48 hours straight, especially when I sit down and lay down. At times, I get bradycardia. I think I have AFib or potassium overload since I have an EKG device that I carry in my pocket, I notice my T wave is higher than usual. I never had this before. I'm at the hospital as we speak since I been having these palpitations again with high t waves for 48 hours now and my chest feels worse.

[@sel7245]

Took Sertralin (150 mg) for 3 years..Never got more than 3-4 hours of light sleep...

[@judydodds3837]

Does zoloft work through the liver. I have fatty liver.

[@constantdarkfog49]

I've been on 3 or 4 different Antidepressants over a 6 year period. Now taking Zoloff 4 wks. So far for these physc meds have been a total CRAP SHOOT.

[@victorhawkinson7968]

it depends on who you are. it can takes weeks or months before you start to feel better, assuming it does from reading other peoples experiences. I just started sertraline 50mg yesterday and hope it does something.

[@dedalomusic]

@@victorhawkinson7968 How is it going so far?

[@warmachine3553]

I am suffering from agoraphobia and panic attacks. Can sertraline treat me if I start low dose 25mg?

[@Zayla333-f2k]

Ask your primary…

[@fox10192]

Hi! Could you tell me if zoloft causes cognitive impairment and memory problems? I have read several studies which stated that it is uncertain. And if it doesn't, why do a lot of people complain about it? Thank you for your time!

[@stevenlupanko2983]

Been on setraline for 7 month now it genuinely took 5 months to work at a level where I could actually say life was a bit better. I could feel it doing something from week 2 but it felt like I was trapped in the breaking bad meth lab it can still be like that from time to time. It's not working great for depression but less suicidal thoughts and tears. And I suffer from panic attacks and intense fear and hypersensitivity to just about any noise and all these have toned down a bit. I'm thinking up upping the dose to 100mg but I think you have to know when to hold them know when to fold them and from what I have seen with many other people on a higher dose very few have a better reaction but some do. I just feel upping my dose is cutting out a future option if the medication starts to poop out. Ultimately I will never be completely right as I haven't been in 30 years medication or not. I'm wired incorrectly and that's that I try to work on acceptance that this is the way its going to be and that I have to live with GAD and MMD . shit happens hey. There's always ice cream and hot chocolate to cheer me up.

[@moisturisedgnome1181]

Just out of interest (and sorry to be intrusive) but did you try anything else before this medication? Other meds? Recreational drugs? Physical exercise etc? (Although I know that takes motivation and sometimes that can be very hard to find.) Cheers

[@stevenlupanko2983]

@@moisturisedgnome1181 also I go to a LOT of funerals for suicides from alcohol and even moreso alcohol and coccaine mixed. I wish the dealers could see what I see. No souls. 👎

[@hasinapatel1233]

Have you tried Emdr therapy I have heard this had great results for alot of people

[@hanusiaschostak5100]

Thank you. Very informative & delivery great!!!!

[@angelrasheena5954]

I have epilepsy and my doctor says it’s perfectly fine that I’m taking this!!😮

[@debbymcclure814]

I’m experiencing diarrhea/loose bowel movements. Loss of appetite and weight loss. I make myself eat but then experience nausea and dry heaves. It’s awful

[@ErikHietland]

Week 3. My awareness and energy darkens. Manny hell expiriances in the morning and evening, beyond words. Trusted the Docters again who destroyed 30 years of my life with other psychofarmaca. Beyond words. Extreme. Don,t know how long i will survive this hell. Hope for the best.

[@kateredington2609]

Very clear and informative video, thank you.

[@adav5533]

My dr prescribed this med, but after listening to all the side effects, I won't take it.

[@Maximus25N]

Hi. Why is caffeine never mentioned ? Caffeine is a stimulant of the central nervous system and impacts the brains chemistry. Surely it must alter the affects of anti depressants ? People with depression can typically take large amounts of caffeine. I manage my symptoms with as much as 8-10 shots of espresso per day. Now I have been prescribed Sertraline , and I am nervous to take it with such high amounts of caffeine, yet doctors never mention caffeine. Why is this ? Please could you clarify the situation when it comes to taking caffeine with these medications. Thank you

[@ChurlzVA]

8-10 shots? Damn dude.

[@danielbegg6968]

What's the best way to wean off 25mg Sertraline? Have taken for 18 months but have been recommended to switch to Agomelatine, harder than I expected.

[@denissemedina4619]

I take it at night and I sleep well. I started at 12.5 mg and after a week increased to 25mg and git heart palpitations. The first day I started it I felt fatigued and had diarrhea, other than that we’ll see how it goes. I’m also sick at the moment so idk if the symptoms are bc of the meds or me being sick 😅

[@10177]

Been taking it for 10 days now 50mg and still feel anxiety and a bit depressed still.

[@JHPMedicalUK]

Hi, sorry to hear about your experience. Thank you for sharing with our community.

[@blakejohnson8639]

Please research Robert Whitaker before taking any antidepressant medication. He was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in his work on the subject. Antidepressants can work up to three or four years and then you’re worse off than you were and dependent on medication and now with side effects. His evidence based medicine research is world renowned and published. He has two books. ‘Anatomy of an epidemic’, and ‘mad in America’. Please read and be informed before doing this to your brain and body.

[@jonathancormack]

Tinfoil hat

[@mariodutra656]

Yeah I’m gonna trust a newspaper reporter who is not even a doctor he should hire one

[@imparatore4030]

i use just 5 months my anxiety and depration gone .i remember first 2-3 days i feel like flu but after im very well

[@hamrazsobouti8399]

Same! I was feeling like flu and was wondering why… were feeling very cold similar to shivers

[@imparatore4030]

@@hamrazsobouti8399 I think this is how the body accepts the medicine in the first days.The doctor also said it would be like this

[@arielkagamine3782]

I didn't know that the med need to be taken at morning and taking at night might have insomnia, I'm stuck with it I guess since I just started eating it at night 😔

[@nickswain7450]

Anyone on here taken it for 5 + years? Curious to know if they still feel positively about it.

[@Donagh1979]

I've been taking this fo nearly two years I'm going to stop when my script runs out next month. It's a good med but just stops you from being insanely sad not supergood

[@JHPMedicalUK]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@MrLeach-cp9ib]

What about other foods to avoid? Is it just Grapefruit?

[@sarahbrowne5712]

It would be nice if doctors warned patients of the possibility of permanent sexual dysfunction: PSSD. This an under-researched, untreatable condition with unknown prevalence. I was prescribed sertraline 7 years ago for PMS; I have never recovered sexual function.

[@lilymontez7476]

what-😶

[@heatherkoolaid]

I'm so sorry.. Sheeesh

[@churrofornia7217]

I just started Zoloft today. Any advice?

[@sarathua1976]

How long had you been on Zoloft?

[@neutroisking101]

For some people pms is a blessing. Because there are people who are struggling with nofap

[@Ilikejim]

It worked right away for me. Very strange. I’m on a very low dose too. I don’t know if it’s cause my metabolism is very quick cause of how active I try to be maybe?? I don’t know

[@mujeebmujeeb8907]

I have been taking sertaline for 6 days i am angry and fighting what could be the reason ?

[@JHPMedicalUK]

Hi, thank you for watching. We hope you have found the video helpful. Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual medical advice due to medico-legal reasons. Each person's medical situation is unique, and it's important to consult your doctor or healthcare professional for personalised guidance. They have access to your medical history and can offer the most appropriate advice tailored to your specific needs. Best wishes, JHP Medical Team

[@MariannaGarza-q9k]

I’ve been taking sertraline and although it’s calmed down some of my anxiety I’ve been feeling depressed and have no been wanting to eat. It’s only been 6 days, should I stop taking it?

[@JHPMedicalUK]

Hi, thank you for watching. We hope you have found the video helpful. Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual medical advice due to medico-legal reasons. Each person's medical situation is unique, and it's important to consult your doctor or healthcare professional for personalised guidance. They have access to your medical history and can offer the most appropriate advice tailored to your specific needs. Best wishes, JHP Medical Team

[@51623allissa]

I've been on it for a week... The taper on period is over tomorrow but I've already experienced a panic attack on the 3rd day and today; a pounding heartbeat. I already have an appointment scheduled tomorrow but will skipping the dose in the morning until the appointment in the afternoon cause withdrawal? Thanks

[@ps_online]

it’s been 3 months but i’m not seeing any effect what should i do?

[@fullspeedaheadbarcelona6502]

Hey, did they work for you? I’m 3 months in as well and still not feeling anything.

[@angelojeromeagustin2393]

Is it normal to have mixed emotions after taking sertraline

[@marieb9961]

Para mi ha sido perfecta y nada de síntomas colaterales

[@xochitlmagallanes338]

En cuanto tiempo milligrams?

[@earlsmithers8987]

They increased my dose to 150 mg from 100 mg,. How long should it take to see any difference?

[@sharronkeegan7282]

I started these 5 years ago. Without full details. I'm 27 addicted to sertraline an quetiapine an worried I'm not ever goin to come off them. I wish i had just not started in the first place. if I have 3 days not regularly consuming I end up with migrains & suicidal thoughts.. If I have a alcoholic drink. For 2 days I have a cumdown feeling really bad overthinking.(don't have cocaine)..just being onest. You will regret it evan more then some one who's not on medication. If i don't take them I carnt sleep. People use them as an excuse if .. I'm feelin low (Have you takin you meds?)..people use it against you. Specially x boyfriends relationships can be 10x harder, family too when they don't understand you and want you to calm down.. have you been to see your doctors?? Haha I hate that. Please take what am saying an don't jump to easy option. Fight against yourself to feel good.. don't listen to a doctor who has only been a doctor for 5 mins an wants to prescribe sumthink to you because they can. Do everythink befor you go to a doctor and have these chemical based drugs. Take vitamins,work out,buy a dog,get you brows done. Clean you bedroom get hair cut, Just don't put something in your body.. That is forgein and not organic. It's a synthetic fix in my eyes and slows you down.. I feel like I could of tried harder for my self when I younger. Don't go down my road guys. Be better then me

[@mikelrano2557]

I hope you are doing fine, i used to take zoloft for around 1 year. I had the worst emotional trauma , i experienced thousands of symptoms, no sleep , taking sleeping pills etc. Getting out of zoloft was really difficult, but i managed to do it. If you want to remove zoloft, i can help you, it might take a couple of weeks , but you will get rid of it successfully...

[@ebonyjackson5396]

Thank you

[@thomasbarlow3782]

I agree with everything you’ve said and I’m sorry for what you’ve dealing with!!! This S#!T is poison. I was given it after a fatal motorcycle accident and just took it for years, not knowing what it was doing to me. I weened myself off, but it took a long time….

[@thomasbarlow3782]

I flat lined a few times and was brought back to life. That’s what I meant by fatal….

[@davehamer5486]

Can u take 500 mg of magnesium wth 150 me sertrine. Thanks

[@alysia9151]

I took today my 1st and last pill.. I was at work and I felt like I have comedown. I was shaking and have short breathing. I had to go back home cos I wasn't able to continue my work. Never again

[@lumi3939]

I bet u should know that every antidepressant has side effect first week, then all side effects will be gone.

[@briandavenport8971]

All the anti depressants have the same onboarding side affect profile. You just have to suck it up for a month or two.

[@sunnettbravo3642]

My son was on it for 6 months and i almost have him off it not a great experience for us . I felt it amplified is bad qualities and totally messed his sleep up a child that always slept well now I can’t get him to sleep . Just horrible .

[@Jerryberger9235]

Psychedelic’s definitely have potential to deal with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression, I would like to try them again but it’s just so hard to source here

[@georgewilliams1062]

Psychedelics are the reason why i didn’t take my life when i was at my end. I was stripped of my ego and saw the beauty of life and interconnectivity and even though i still battle anxiety and depression, I’m doing better everyday and will never think in such a self destructive way again.

[@zoeywinston6826]

LSD and mushrooms completely changed my whole outlook on life. I became a better version of myself This experience gave me a lot of confidence about my self and my body. A bunch of bad thought / behavior patterns were broken. One of these was pretty bad OCD that made me wash my hands a lot. It gave me a lot of hope that things will be fine, this is the one thing that I heard throughout the trip: Everything is alright. The main reason for the trip was my severe depression and it definitely helped me (although it's not gone). Before all I could do was lay in bed. Now I am trying to rebuild my life one step at a time which wasn't possible before."

[@sarahh321]

[_James_tray] Got psychs

[@Jerryberger9235]

@@sarahh321 Where to search?? Is it IG?

[@sarahh321]

@@Jerryberger9235 Yes

[@speedoflight3395]

Is 13 days enough to start feeling the effect of sertraline?

[@josephfriel6597]

What happens if u don't take it at the same time I wasn't made aware of that

[@unapologetic9508]

If you’re not supposed to take this while pregnant then why did my therapist offer it to me ? 🤦🏽‍♀️ She knew I was pregnant, that was why I got referred to her because I was struggling with HG and my doctor wanted me to see one… once they said I would have to be whined on and off of it and they didn’t know how it would affect my baby I said no.

[@JHPMedicalUK]

SSRIs are commonly taken during pregnancy without any problem. But it should be a discussion with your doctor. You can learn about medicine use in pregnancy here: www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/Medicine--pregnancy/sertraline/

[@JuliaWagner-id5fb]

Sertraline is the safest SSRI you can take during pregnancy. They have done the most research on it

[@Catt.marie.meow7]

So far dry mouth only side effect I've had but I'm on day 1.

[@gloriapatterson7001]

What to do if you think your zoloft stop working after 22 years

[@Quantumfluxfield]

Did you ever find out, did you make any changes?

[@kristineabadilla3113]

Had extreme bad effects from it. Had panic attacks every single day

[@trubz2096]

Same. It also lowered my heart rate by 10-15 bpm at rest, so I stopped taking it.

[@juansolis6779]

I experienced the same thing!

[@toddspringfield1326]

I felt the exact opposite. It made my life so much better. Each person is different

[@AJBuddha]

Worse anxiety or better??

[@Quantumfluxfield]

For how long?

[@mdiqbalhossain37]

hi sir . i eat 3 years but i face some problem so it remove .please solve it .medicine sertraline

[@lifeofavai1848]

please help ** Doctor prescribed me zoloft 50 and scared to take it. Please help me to give some information. I have people hallucination. so is it safe for me to take it ? please guys help me

[@thomasbarlow3782]

If you don’t need it, DON’T take it ..

[@lifeofavai1848]

@@thomasbarlow3782 can I take only when I feel bad and then stop?

[@desolare3316]

Why would I share a video that shows terrible stock footage rather than focusing on the actual issue?

[@Socks3657]

Can Sertraline have effects with all the “pam”? Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Alprazolam, Etc ?

[@goldilockz6517]

Following

[@Socks3657]

@@goldilockz6517 I talked with my psychiatrist. He still recommended me Clonazepam for sleeping while taking Sertraline. I believe they don’t interact but be careful still.

[@Nick51100]

They work on different receptors so it shouldn’t have any interaction with ssris

[@ppartsanakis]

I'm starting tomorrow, does anyone know if helping with flight panic?

[@sampson8430]

I started taking it for the first time to handle My panic attacks & anxiety. The pharmacist & doctor told me tho it’ll be a bumpy ride with my anxiety as the first 2-3 weeks to adjust. I’m hoping it’ll stop my panic attacks to which I’ve started getting this year. I quit drinking in early January and since then my anxiety and panic attacks became a daily thing

[@LLLLC83]

Im taking 50mg and was still suffering highs, lows and can't control my behavior...( Today is Day 1) at 100mg...I just wanna be a better me😢..I'm still a child trapped in an adult body, but Im keeping my head high with the Lord by my side and watching my tone and remaining present!!! ❤💪🏽🙏🏽📖 🤞🏼

[@BruzeeTurner]

You got this g

[@chrisao1987]

Take it at night it takes 8 hours to peak.

[@TheOverGrowth]

I'm 19 in less than a week and just got prescribed them today. I actually feel fucked in the head done lots of psycs etc and I'm just cooked. Thought they'd help my depression being a younger lad and did the complete opposite which is entirely my own fault. The depersonilation is so real like everyday is like a movie where everyone is a character while I'm a background character. I feel so fucked in the head and here's hoping these actually give me the change I'm in need of. Wish me luck.

[@yasam5515]

Do you trryed?

[@DMills-un1tl]

Due to an immediate onset of massive panic attacks, I needed to take Sertraline longer than I did take it but it caused so many unwanted side effects. It made me have a case of tremors, made me lethargic, gave me a lack of connection to anything - including having empathy or desire for involvement and, of course, major weight gain (about 20 lbs.) Now that I'm off of it, I'm happy again and driven to accomplish so many things in life, including being the very best in my career BUT, I do start to have a panic attacks again, particularly waking me up at night just like before, so.... ?

[@FathermockerOrganon]

There are other widely available medications that will help you with panic attacks. Talk to your doctor. It's okay to tell them you want to stop taking Sertraline if it's not working out for you.

[@DMills-un1tl]

@@ellewebb927 wow, that’s interesting. Thanks

[@DogMommy.]

Been on it for 4 weeks now . Still waiting for it to work 🥺😭.

[@aumamakhan4969]

Your dose ?

[@ashleytaylorthelovespirit]

What’s the background song tho cause it’s so good and makes this video lowkey cool and stylish

[@dr_dre4]

It really upset my stomach, had gastroenteritis. Emergency room full of poop in my full abdomen. stop it 🛑

[@misslinda111]

When is the best time to take them

[@rashmipanchanga7291]

I am taking seretraline 50 mg and ariprazole 10 mg tablet does it affect on pregnancy??

[@brixtonave7448]

How do you feel now

[@saifrana444]

M facing performance anxiety what to do please guide

[@LevelheadedMind]

You can try breathing exercises, therapy that focuses on CBT and even exposure therapy. Tapping may also be helpful. If all that fails you can ask your doctor about propranolol to treat this.

[@Adam-lh3gp]

talk to a doctor / psychiatrist

[@sleepyheadvi2646]

@@LevelheadedMind in my case if I'd deep breath it'll make it worse what I'll I do distract by telling by brain oh those books are green.. That's A alphabet like that it works for me.

[@LevelheadedMind]

@@sleepyheadvi2646 yes, grounding techniques such as you described can also be beneficial.

[@ggt0089]

I've started at 50mg been on sertraline for 3 days now I hear people start at 25mg for a week before moving up is it bad that I've started at 50mg??

[@meylinhernandez461]

I started on 50 mg as well… but have been taking half dosages for the past four days. Tomorrow is my first full 50mg dosage. So far I don’t feel any different, but it does take time so… we’ll see. I just hope it helps.

[@Justmeandmythoughts55]

Is it addictive ?

[@LevelheadedMind]

No it is not addictive but if you have been it on it for more than 1 month you should taper off it under the direction of your mental health provider.

[@valkrie5816]

Yes

[@basedcat2349]

No not really

[@chriscs9080]

No ..

[@FreeOfAllFear]

I had severe depression and was an alchohol if I’m only 24 the question you just asked hit me because as an addict that was my first question I don’t think I would ask that if I want trying to prevent my addictive thinking I think there’s probably and underlining issue you need to deal w as well as the anti depressants I’ve been on it for three months and it’s done a great difference however if I didn’t cut out alcohol I doubt it would’ve helped me as much make sure you look at your whole self before hoping one medication will solve everything I wish you luck

[@kavittamaker4813]

Can we use it for IBS C?

[@connorwhitby4396]

if i take zoloft when is it safe to smoke after i take it

[@chriskate7]

Thanks for your detailed review

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[@colinkelly8755]

He doesn't wanna lose sponsors, he would never give this medication to a family member

[@lumi3939]

Usually doctors will tell u to to give 1 week, then give 2 weeks, after that give a month, after that lets make experiment, lets try different antidepressant.

[@usmantahir2659]

Hy I am 40 year old my name is anila from for years I have caght upper head upper back neck shoulder arm legs ful body pain and low energy level all time is it fibromyalgia can I take cymbalta or Zoloft please reply me

[@gema9938]

Please can you add a proper link for Smithstripsz12?

[@yossefworetaw2243]

I work night shift do I still take it in the day time when I'm going bed or I take it at night when I start work ?