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French_Ash
French_Ash

So, I've been on Sertraline for 8 weeks now. Not sure what I'm supposed to be feeling? How do I know if they are working as they should be?


My sleep is all over the place, I am not eating, motivation is non-exsitant. I guess I'm not 'as low' or as 'extreme' in my reactions to stuff. 


I've completed CBT really have found it only helpful in 'crisis moments'.


Anyone? :(

billwfriend
billwfriend
no idea as I never heard of that med....but what time it takes to build up in system might just be needed....
ReaDyO
ReaDyO
I have not heard of that drug and I am no doctor. Some medications that inhibit chemicals such as SSRIs can take a few months to work. You won't feel "cured" out of nowhere, it is something gradual. I take an SSRI and overtime I just started to slowly feel like myself again. I did also take up meditation and searched into my spirituality. Removed many sugars and coffee from my life and it truly changed my mood.
ReaDyO
ReaDyO
One last thing my friend. Trust in your self. Trust that you are exactly where you need to be at this time. Trust that you are a witness of the experience of life. You are in no way a slave or a victim to what is going on. It is simply happening and you are simply experiencing it. I send you much peace my friend. I know it can be torture, just trust that you will overcome this.
GirlinCalif
GirlinCalif
Sertraline is the generic name for Zoloft.

Zoloft is an excellent medication, I know a few people who take it, and they are doing great. It does take some time for it to work though. Takes some time for you to see all the good benefits of it. Do you take your dose every day?

Check with your psychiatrist, let them know how you are doing on it, and see what they think about the dose you are on. They would know if you should increase or decrease.... check with them and see what they want you to do.

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a type of therapy that needs to be practiced over and over and over again. Almost every day. So, even when you don't think you need it some days, practice what you learned anyway.

It all takes patience. You are getting there! Keep going!
Andromeda8
Andromeda8
Sertraline/Zoloft is an SSRI and can cause insomnia. You have not indicated what dose you have been given, but if you suffer a side-effect from the drug, the best person to talk to is your doctor so that he/she can either reduce the dose or replace the Zoloft with another anti-depressant. Hope that helps.
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