| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH 15:23 - Jan 3 with 7594 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
Any side effects I should watch out for?
Feel free to message rather than post here if you'd prefer. [Post edited 3 Jan 2024 15:23]
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 22:01 - Jan 3 with 2898 views | giant_stow |
Its been a real boon for Mrs Ullaa who has taken a small dose for a year or two for anxiety / ocd-ish worries about doing the right thing at work. Helped her hugely - not in any in-the-moment sense of added strength to deal for unwanted thoughts, but more of an imperceptible easing of susceptibility to such thoughts over time.
Personally, I take a fair whack of Fluroxitine (spelling?) for fairly severe ocd and have done for donkeys. it helps hugely. in a hard to notice kind of way, so I often fall off the wagon, stop taking it and immediately remember how dysfunctional I am off it (plus very down as its a powerful anti-depressant obvs, so stopping suddenly is stupid). Would blatantly rather not take it and there are lots of issues around such drugs, but I also have to be practical and do what I can to participate* in life.
Edit: Neither of us get any side-effects, although the labels warn about driving an maybe I am losing my libido a bit a bit too young?! Not sure...
Lastly, as I think this thread shows, everyone has different experiences of these drugs. They seem to hit everyone in different ways - I certainly tried some that sent me absolutely flying / basically semi-catatonic, so I would think not just of Sertraline, but of the whole family of like drugs and obviously depending on what your dr says, be ready to find the one that suits you.
*a special gift [Post edited 3 Jan 2024 22:12]
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 22:18 - Jan 3 with 2852 views | Jimmy86 |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 21:37 - Jan 3 by MJallday |
I really did struggle with the concept of even contemplating taking anti depressants. Let alone admitting I have/had a MH issue
Some thoughts included :
“I’m better than this”
“I shouldn’t be on them”
“I’ve failed”
After talking to a close friend of mine who suffered for most of her life with MH she said one
Thing that stuck “think of it as being a knight who needs just a bit of armour”
I don’t know why, but that whole thing just made it much less of a leap
Probably saved my life tbh.
Biggest realisation was how many people do suffer. This thread is a great example. |
The biggest hurdle to overcome initially, is to walk into that room at your local GP and ask for help... I still take mine to this day, having started taking them in 2017.. I have gone weeks without taking them, which isn't good, but things had got a bit better and I thought I could do without them.. when I then started to take them again the initial side effects kicked in a bit, as they had obviously left my system... My dad often reminds me of taking them daily, as I should.. personally don't think they do as much good as they initially did in the first place... |  | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 22:44 - Jan 3 with 2819 views | BondiBlue |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 22:18 - Jan 3 by Jimmy86 |
The biggest hurdle to overcome initially, is to walk into that room at your local GP and ask for help... I still take mine to this day, having started taking them in 2017.. I have gone weeks without taking them, which isn't good, but things had got a bit better and I thought I could do without them.. when I then started to take them again the initial side effects kicked in a bit, as they had obviously left my system... My dad often reminds me of taking them daily, as I should.. personally don't think they do as much good as they initially did in the first place... |
This is true. It's the shame that holds you back from putting yourself on them in the first place. I've been on them twice and you're right, by the end i felt like i didn't need them, put that just means they worked in helping me get to the point that i could manage on my own.
Also, i hated sertraline side effects - nausea for a couple of weeks, zero interest in sex and a constant feckin headache. Good news is the effectiveness of the drug (and the side effects) varies from person-to-person. My wife's back on sertaline now and apart from a bit of weight gain, she likes it. If you don't like one, you can switch to another. Just make sure you talk to a doctor when switching. | |
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 01:16 - Jan 4 with 2741 views | Swailsey |
Sorry to hear you’ve been struggling, and good on you for opening up this thread.
I am coming up to 15 years on fluoxetine now - initial side effects meant I felt slightly sadder, but it balanced out. Everyone’s journey is different, but the meds and robust therapy changed my life. I’m a firm believer they should go hand-in-hand though.
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 10:30 - Jan 4 with 2622 views | J2BLUE |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 15:34 - Jan 3 by Guthrum |
Yes, I was on Sertraline some years ago when going through a bad time with finances and the business. The only side effect I really noticed was perhsps some drowsiness, so I used to take it in the evening instead of morning - lack of ability to sleep was one of the issues I was having anyway, so anything to help me nod off was welcome.
The other thing (which I'm sure you've been told) is not to stop them suddenly, but reduce the doseage gradually.
The main thing was they did the job, getting me to a place where I could deal with the underlying causes. |
That last line is key.
My mum encouraged me to go to the doctors for years but I said I know why I am unhappy, I just need to solve the issues. After finally relenting I now understand the medication will not solve the issues but it just helps you deal with the issues.
Expanding on the armour analogy from earlier, the meds are the sword. They won't instantly win you the duel but they allow you to fight back. |  |
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 13:14 - Jan 4 with 2540 views | blueasfook |
I've got a bit of a case of January blues myself. Just want to jump on a plane and go somewhere sunny. I think it's the crappy weather making me feel rubbish.
Been back at work a couple of days and I am struggling. Got zero motivation. |  |
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 14:32 - Jan 4 with 2461 views | Tractor_Buck |
Been on 50mg for nearly two years now. Occasional tummy ache and slightly less energy than I used to have but the benefits more than outweigh those downsides. |  | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 16:01 - Jan 4 with 2420 views | Bluish |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 16:57 - Jan 3 by MJallday |
On citalapram - constant f*****g tinnitus
On the plus side I don’t feel like killing myself anymore, so it’s a win |
I have constant tinnitus and I have been on Citalopram for a few years now, with no other obvious side effects. I'm now wondering if a change of meds might alleviate the tinnitus. |  | | |
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 18:41 - Jan 4 with 2361 views | Vaughan8 |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 16:57 - Jan 3 by MJallday |
On citalapram - constant f*****g tinnitus
On the plus side I don’t feel like killing myself anymore, so it’s a win |
Citalopram took ages to work for me but it seems to have helped. it was partly for nerve pains too.
I didn't get many side effects but I didn't take it for a few days when I went away. Thought i'd be fine....Got really dizzy! I now dread coming off them (if I ever do!) | | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 19:43 - Jan 4 with 2309 views | LRB84UK |
This thread is amazing. As a woman it is incredible to see the honest and open replies from you all. For so long men have been "closed off" and MH issues were brushed aside or caused embarrassment. To see you all being so supportive is amazing. I hope everyone out there gets all the support they need, either in person or online.
There's a lot of bickering on this site but it's amazing to see that you all have each others backs in time of need. | | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 20:45 - Jan 4 with 2275 views | Bluespeed225 |
Posts like this is why TWTD is so important to us. Ignore the political/ footballing etc differences, when it comes to matters like this it’s a source of great support, talking to folk who you have the common bond with in ITFC can really help, see Badgers post re the sad event at the QPR game. Hope things improve for you Cheltenham and anyone else struggling. | | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 20:55 - Jan 4 with 2262 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 20:28 - Jan 3 by Cheltenham_Blue |
Can I just add, it’s really amazing that so many of us are happy to talk about this.
Really inspiring.
Thank you. [Post edited 3 Jan 2024 20:28]
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Although it is amazing, it shouldn't be. It is really good that the stigma around discussing mental health is less than it used to be. Well done to all who have shared openly. |  |
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 21:04 - Jan 4 with 2255 views | Argyle_blue |
Thanks for posting this. Sorry things are tough. As others have said it shows how far we’ve come that we can have these kind of conversations on a football forum - something that as a psychologist I never thought would happen.
Just to add to what’s already been said - it might be helpful when you’re starting out with it to keep a diary of anything you notice as well as your mood so you can share it with the person who’s reviewing your medication - I hope someone has offered to review. Reactions can be different and they will be able to help you review things. I hope you have been offered some therapy option as well as recommended in nice guidelines.
DMs always open. |  | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 07:46 - Jan 5 with 2136 views | Bluish |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 18:41 - Jan 4 by Vaughan8 |
Citalopram took ages to work for me but it seems to have helped. it was partly for nerve pains too.
I didn't get many side effects but I didn't take it for a few days when I went away. Thought i'd be fine....Got really dizzy! I now dread coming off them (if I ever do!) |
Yeah the dizziness is the thing that really puts me off from trying to come off the tablets again. Really freaked me out. | | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 09:08 - Jan 5 with 2099 views | Number22 |
Sertraline - Vivd Dreams/Sweats - Was suffering PTSD so could still be assosiated to that.
Citalopram - On now, have been for a year or so. Feel really relaxed and good again, just always hungry. haha! |  | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 09:18 - Jan 5 with 2068 views | _clive_baker_ |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 19:43 - Jan 4 by LRB84UK |
This thread is amazing. As a woman it is incredible to see the honest and open replies from you all. For so long men have been "closed off" and MH issues were brushed aside or caused embarrassment. To see you all being so supportive is amazing. I hope everyone out there gets all the support they need, either in person or online.
There's a lot of bickering on this site but it's amazing to see that you all have each others backs in time of need. |
Well said.
This thread is a bit of an eye opener to me. Not something I can comment on from my own individual experience, but my wife went on to Sertraline when dealing with the pressures of front line nursing through COVID and some post natal depression that hadn't really been addressed. Seems to have worked for her, I think it's 'levelled out' the emotions a bit where she's a bit less high on the highs and less low on the lows, but nothing too extreme. Still gets enjoyment out of things that bring her enjoyment, and no real side effects of note. I guess it's going to be specific to each user.
As you have said it's great that people talk freely about this. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, a staggering fact but a fact nonetheless. I'm not naive enough to think chatting about things will prevent all of that, but you can't help but feel it would go some way. The stigma is BS, you wouldn't not talk about a broken arm and MH is no different at all. I think society is making progress there, but there's still a way to go.
Hope the OP (and everyone else) benefits from medical intervention as my wife has and has a happy and healthy 2024. My DM's are always open if anyone wants to chat about anything. |  | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 09:29 - Jan 5 with 2044 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
Thanks to everyone for their input on this, it's been really beneficial to know, what other experiences have been. I'm now 5 days into taking the 50mg, with no major side effects so far, hopefully it'll continue to go like that.
Thanks also to everyone thats reached out by PM, both on this post and on the original post about my MH before Christmas. I know I haven't replied yet, before Christmas I didn't really feel in a good space to reply, I promise I will once I'm ready.
Finally, I really want to emphasise the importance of threads like this, as someone said, despite all the political and other disagreements on here, we are all bonded by Town, and this should be a safe space for all of us. Too many of us suffer with this, it's ok to talk about it. | |
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 19:36 - Jan 14 with 1789 views | Cheltenham_Blue |
Just to update this for anyone who finds themselves in a similar position.
Been taking the tablets (50mg) for almost two weeks now with very few side effects to mention, except for a few key things.
Firstly the headaches are something else and seemingly come from nowhere, literally nothing, and then half an hour later my head is banging. Any consumption of alcohol at all makes it 10x worse.
I've noticed an increase in the old acid reflux since starting the tablets too, I already had it, but more frequent on the tablets than before.
Finally, and this is the one that people need to watch, after perhaps a week of taking the tablets I went much lower than I had ever been before, Mrs Chelters has described it as, "like you were totally detached", It lasted maybe 4 or 5 days, but is starting to come back the other way since Thursday. So if you start on medication, be sure to be aware of it.
Don't know if this info will be useful to anyone, but here it is just in case. | |
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 22:26 - Jan 14 with 1701 views | Clapham_Junction |
Bit late to the thread, but I was on sertraline in 2022 and 2023. Have to admit I didn't really notice any impact - didn't feel much better at all. What was noticeable was side effects when I decided to come off it - constant mini head-rushes for about 2-3 weeks.
Completely agree with BDS' comments though and it's sad to see how many of us have relied on meds at some point. Mine was a mixture of work-related anxiety (not caused by people at work who are mostly wonderful, but having to deal with the impacts of the energy crisis and a malicious contractor) and loneliness. |  | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 23:16 - Jan 14 with 1663 views | CaptMickMills |
Some people react very negatively to Sertraline whilst other people are OK.
If you have significant side effects then ask for alternative medication. | | | |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 07:09 - Jan 15 with 1579 views | BondiBlue |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 19:36 - Jan 14 by Cheltenham_Blue |
Just to update this for anyone who finds themselves in a similar position.
Been taking the tablets (50mg) for almost two weeks now with very few side effects to mention, except for a few key things.
Firstly the headaches are something else and seemingly come from nowhere, literally nothing, and then half an hour later my head is banging. Any consumption of alcohol at all makes it 10x worse.
I've noticed an increase in the old acid reflux since starting the tablets too, I already had it, but more frequent on the tablets than before.
Finally, and this is the one that people need to watch, after perhaps a week of taking the tablets I went much lower than I had ever been before, Mrs Chelters has described it as, "like you were totally detached", It lasted maybe 4 or 5 days, but is starting to come back the other way since Thursday. So if you start on medication, be sure to be aware of it.
Don't know if this info will be useful to anyone, but here it is just in case. |
I think what happens with any antidepressants is they even out the feelings so that you go numb - not too high, not too low. The way your partner described you, detached, sounds very familiar to me. To be perfectly honest, since i've come out the other side of depression, i'd describe myself as more selfish and selectively empathetic BUT because i'm no longer depressed, a better husband and father. | |
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| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 09:37 - Jan 15 with 1535 views | loyalfan |
| Anyone been put onto Sertraline for their MH on 19:36 - Jan 14 by Cheltenham_Blue |
Just to update this for anyone who finds themselves in a similar position.
Been taking the tablets (50mg) for almost two weeks now with very few side effects to mention, except for a few key things.
Firstly the headaches are something else and seemingly come from nowhere, literally nothing, and then half an hour later my head is banging. Any consumption of alcohol at all makes it 10x worse.
I've noticed an increase in the old acid reflux since starting the tablets too, I already had it, but more frequent on the tablets than before.
Finally, and this is the one that people need to watch, after perhaps a week of taking the tablets I went much lower than I had ever been before, Mrs Chelters has described it as, "like you were totally detached", It lasted maybe 4 or 5 days, but is starting to come back the other way since Thursday. So if you start on medication, be sure to be aware of it.
Don't know if this info will be useful to anyone, but here it is just in case. |
Just reading through this thread and great to see your update.
When you start on any anti-depressants it's so important to realise they take a bit of time to kick in- as you have learned. I have tried a variety of them and had to come off some- the SSRI's- as they impact my sleep in the early stages which I just can't cope with. It sounds as if you are tolerating the Sertraline pretty well as you must be nearly 2 weeks into taking them. Well done.
There should be absolutely no shame at all in seeking medical help for a medical condition- you wouldn't hesitate to take antibiotics to cure an infection so this is no different.
Also, ignore any of the people who make any jibes about your situation. Nobody knows what's round the corner in life and just because they/those close to them haven't had MH before, they shouldn't judge you and, if they do, are probably not worth bothering with.
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