Anxiety and Seratiline

Hi - I am on it as I struggled a lot with who I am and my body image etc. ive been on it for a few months and it has really helped. I’ve felt much more open to conversations, with understanding my moods more, enjoying what I have around me.

I just started! I’m 2 weeks in. I’d be happy to share my experience so far if you want to message xx

I was on it long before I got pregnant but stopped it in 2019/2020. It didn’t work for me but I know it works for others.

@Georgia glad it helped u..

@Helen did any other medication helped?

Fluoxetine, been on it since 2020.

@Helen does the dose always remain the same or does it increase or decrease as per mood?

Dose is always the same. Only time it’s ever changed is when I was pregnant & then increasing it back to my usual dose.

I have been on sertraline in the past. I also found fluoxetine way better. Haven’t been on it though since started TTC in 2022.

@Kristine wow great! I am afraid of the withdrawal symptoms.. so i believe if someone wants to come out of it , they can! Would you mind to share ur story of how u managed to come out of the meds?

You do it very slowly. The recommendation is over two weeks but I would say two months is better. First you half the dose and then alternate the days which you take it. You need to be on them for a minimum of about six months though.