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[JanuaryKing]

So I'm into my 2nd week on Sertraline and finding it a bit up and down so far! For a few days in the first week week 1 I felt really relaxed and like it was making a real improvement (I suspect there may have been an element of placebo effect in this but I'll take it!) I've been feeling quite anxious for the last couple of days though, bit of a 1 step forward, 2 back situation. Also, been struggling quite badly to get to sleep at night (last couple of nights I've eventually drifted off but not till between 3 and 5!!)

I'm persevering as I've read lots about the medication taking a long time to kick in, are these effects consistent with anyone else's experience?

Thanks

[Paula]

There’s some info here http://www.dealingwithdepression.co....n-alternatives from other members about medication.

The general rule of thumb is that there will be some side effects to start with but these will lessen over time for most people. ADs generally take several weeks to kick in so it’s still very early days.