Medication
I’ve put off taking medication for a long time; and I just started sertraline. Can anyone give me some positive reports whose tried it before? I’m scared.
I'm a christian and I really didn't want to take medicine, but our minds need help. There's no shame in getting therapy and taking medicine. God created therapist and medicine.
@Rhonda Byrd Have you found a therapist on this platform that you love?
@Rhonda Byrd I was seeing some real gains with meds and therapy but then I ran into a brick wall (ie a trigger) that sent me spiraling. I had a lot of success with Cymbalta for years and I’m on Luvox/Buspar right now. I agree with you, I wish I didn’t need medicine but God made me the way I am and he made doctors and scientists too - so I’ve got to believe meds are for our benefit.
im also terrified of new medication. i tried sertraline once and all it did was give me some energy and put me in a better mood, nothing crazy. i have some friends that it’s helped tremendously. and even if ur doesn’t work for you that’s completely okay, nothing bad will happen. if you don’t like how it makes you feel, you don’t have to keep taking it, and the feeling won’t last more than a day. but it could also help you lots. i was terrified of taking adhd meds but it’s completely changed my life for the better.
I’ve been on sertraline for about 7-8 years. It’s definitely changed my life significantly. I used to have frequent behavioral problems and meltdowns, and getting on it definitely helped in getting rid of them. It makes things so much easier, and because of it I’m able to engage in things that I never thought I would do. Trying new things is scary, and your thoughts are valid. I hope it ends up working for you!! 💞
I was on it before and it helped to be able to easily dismiss the thoughts. I tried taking it this time around and it did not help, but i hear it is really good for many people.
I've been on it since June and it has helped me with anxiety. It calms my thoughts some though it doesn't take them away. But that's not to say it won't help your thoughts. Some say they can tell a real difference.
I have taken sertraline for decades, and along with therapy and work on my part, it REALLY has helped me. If you had high blood pressure or diabetes or any other condition that can be helped by medication, you probably wouldn’t question taking it. If, after an appropriate amount of time, it doesn’t help you, you can always discontinue it.
My therapist is John Barber. I think you have to see who practices in the state you're in. Have you done the free 15 minute call yet?
Does anyone take Zoloft . I have the medication with me but I’m just to scare to start it. Does it actually really help with ocd/anxiety?
I have a fear of taking Zoloft. I have been fitting taking meds for a year now and feel i need something. Can i get positives / success stories. I know each person is different but would be nice to hear the positive side!
Hey y’all! Starting Zoloft today, I need some encouraging & reassuring words. I’ve never taken an SSRI before but it’s gotten to the point where I want to try it. I have intrusive thoughts surrounding taking new medications because of an incident about 6 months ago so im so extremely nervous.
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