Bravo Laura for sharing. I have been on Sertraline now for 3 years and my experience mimics yours. I take 200mg daily and crazy as it sounds increasing the dosage reduced the side effects. It was as if I had to jump over a dosage threshold to overcome side effects. Then, one symptom #2 as you describe just stopped and functioning went back to normal without warning. Lol. Early on in the cycle of Sertraline I did try swapping out for another SSRI - for the same reasons - but it turned out the side effects were a lot worse. I agree 100% coming off the medication, which I tried once is just awful and way worse than putting up with the side effects. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience Darren! So great to have men and other people talk about these experiences too. I might talk to my Dr about the higher dosage thing, sounds interesting. Take care! 🥰
Thank you for being honest and vulnerable about side effects of medication. I am also taking sertraline,but I am on 200 mg , I have dealt with both those side effects,but I know I am better off with the medication. Let’s stop the stigma!. I visited your channel for your frugal living advice,but found so much more. Thank you 😊
Bravo Laura for sharing. I have been on Sertraline now for 3 years and my experience mimics yours. I take 200mg daily and crazy as it sounds increasing the dosage reduced the side effects. It was as if I had to jump over a dosage threshold to overcome side effects. Then, one symptom #2 as you describe just stopped and functioning went back to normal without warning. Lol. Early on in the cycle of Sertraline I did try swapping out for another SSRI - for the same reasons - but it turned out the side effects were a lot worse. I agree 100% coming off the medication, which I tried once is just awful and way worse than putting up with the side effects. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience Darren! So great to have men and other people talk about these experiences too. I might talk to my Dr about the higher dosage thing, sounds interesting. Take care! 🥰
Thank you for being honest and vulnerable about side effects of medication. I am also taking sertraline,but I am on 200 mg , I have dealt with both those side effects,but I know I am better off with the medication. Let’s stop the stigma!. I visited your channel for your frugal living advice,but found so much more. Thank you 😊
Thank you SO much for commenting, I’m so glad to I have helped in some way ❤️ wishing you all the best