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Post by The battheader chronicles on Jun 2, 2018 14:41:22 GMT
Hi all
Got diagnosed with depression (finally had the balls to go to the doctors) and have been prescribed sertraline to help me along.
Started taking it a few days ago and feel a lot better. Wondering if anyone else had any experience of the drug, or just ways to deal with depression generally
Cheers
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Post by agingerstokie on Jun 2, 2018 14:48:29 GMT
I was diagnosed with depression and binge-eating disorder when I was 14, 24 now still struggling with it. Never heard of this anti-depressant, what is it meant to do?
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Post by The battheader chronicles on Jun 2, 2018 14:51:46 GMT
I was diagnosed with depression and binge-eating disorder when I was 14, 24 now still struggling with it. Never heard of this anti-depressant, what is it meant to do? I think it’s meant to make people ‘steady’ so to speak. It is really helping beta.nhs.uk/medicines/sertraline/ |
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Post by NassauDave on Jun 2, 2018 15:17:01 GMT
There’s a very good thread on this subject on the everything else board.
A number of people have spoken about their mental health issues. You are not alone guys.
Go check it out.
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Post by The battheader chronicles on Jun 2, 2018 17:54:13 GMT
There’s a very good thread on this subject on the everything else board. A number of people have spoken about their mental health issues. You are not alone guys. Go check it out. Just had a look but can’t find it, you got a link by any chance?  |
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Post by NassauDave on Jun 2, 2018 18:30:57 GMT
There’s a very good thread on this subject on the everything else board. A number of people have spoken about their mental health issues. You are not alone guys. Go check it out. Just had a look but can’t find it, you got a link by any chance? No sorry mate, but it’s there somewhere. |
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Post by stayingupfor GermanStokie on Jun 2, 2018 18:50:03 GMT
Im currently in recovery too after almost committing suicide in Feb. Sectioned in hospital for a month and now back home... I’m on Quetiapine and Citalopram....
Suffer from Severe anxiety to go with the depression that can be crippling in doing simple things like going to the shops or even a walk...The NHS is a wonderful, wonderful system with some amazing people looking after me despite lack of resources..
Keep going buddy... we are here with you!
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Post by The Drunken Communist on Jun 2, 2018 19:06:50 GMT
There’s a very good thread on this subject on the everything else board. A number of people have spoken about their mental health issues. You are not alone guys. Go check it out. Just had a look but can’t find it, you got a link by any chance? . |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Jun 2, 2018 19:17:58 GMT
FFS German Stokie!  Is it endogenous or exogenous depression BJL? I don't know the drug you are on but I had cipramil for exogenous (reactive) depression a good few years ago. To be honest it just made me feel nothing, not high or low, just middling which I guess is what it was for! I got off it as soon as I could as I didn't enjoy that feeling but I guess it worked! Sounds frivolous and many people will have suffered more than me and more severe cases so please don't jump down my throat. But coping, personally, you get to identify when you feel it coming on and you can sort of fight it most of the time. Being open about it, as you have been, talking to friends and family can help. Depends on your personal diagnosis and the severity of your case. Alcohol is a mood enhancer so not always an ideal thing to make you feel 'better' it can send you further down!  |
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Post by stayingupfor GermanStokie on Jun 2, 2018 19:26:10 GMT
FFS German Stokie! Is it endogenous or exogenous depression BJL? I don't know the drug you are on but I had cipramil for exogenous (reactive) depression a good few years ago. To be honest it just made me feel nothing, not high or low, just middling which I guess is what it was for! I got off it as soon as I could as I didn't enjoy that feeling but I guess it worked! Sounds frivolous and many people will have suffered more than me and more severe cases so please don't jump down my throat. But coping, personally, you get to identify when you feel it coming on and you can sort of fight it most of the time. Being open about it, as you have been, talking to friends and family can help. Depends on your personal diagnosis and the severity of your case. Alcohol is a mood enhancer so not always an ideal thing to make you feel 'better' it can send you further down! I’ve not spoken to many people about it, especially on social media.. |
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Post by musik on Jun 2, 2018 19:45:43 GMT
ways to deal with depression generally Universal method: Don't blame yourself for ... whatever has happened. No matter WHAT has happened or has NOT happened. Don't for a second think you're worthless. Blame everybody else! Imagine (at least some of them) to be worthless and take some strength from those ideas. Keep convincing yourself about this, over and over again - like a mantra. Life is a question of energies. High energy - no depression. It will give you: An alternative to medicine. Effective help and High self confidence Strength Side effects: cynical and bitter I practiced it for years and years and eventually ... got rid. How can it work? In most cases depression is a result of blaming oneself. Low self esteem and thoughts of being useless and worthless. But it can't almost always be any further from the truth. The depressed isn't seldom a used person. The depressed have often high expectations on other people (and themselves) - but please do yourself the favour of your life: don't! Other people normally doesn't have as high expectations on themselves. Good luck! |
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Post by The battheader chronicles on Jun 2, 2018 19:53:19 GMT
Hope everyone is ok, it’s really hard getting a diagnosis. I just really struggle, I have friends around me but I don’t want to dump on them. My partner is also supportive, despite me being horrible in the past because I really didn’t want to go doctors. until she gave me the confidence to go.
I just can’t get over the feeling of being trapped and ultimately alone
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Post by wagsastokie on Jun 2, 2018 20:14:06 GMT
Keep battling along lads and lasses I’ve been on venlafaxine and mirtazapine for around ten years to keep me mentally on the level
I will not say it has been easy there have been some bad points but also some bloody good times as well
It is totally possible to live a constructive and positive life whilst coping with depression
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Post by harryburrows on Jun 2, 2018 20:23:42 GMT
Im currently in recovery too after almost committing suicide in Feb. Sectioned in hospital for a month and now back home... I’m on Quetiapine and Citalopram.... Suffer from Severe anxiety to go with the depression that can be crippling in doing simple things like going to the shops or even a walk...The NHS is a wonderful, wonderful system with some amazing people looking after me despite lack of resources.. Keep going buddy... we are here with you! Good luck mate , sorry to hear you got close to topping yourself . Can't imagine how it feels to be so desperate |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Jun 2, 2018 20:27:08 GMT
FFS German Stokie! Is it endogenous or exogenous depression BJL? I don't know the drug you are on but I had cipramil for exogenous (reactive) depression a good few years ago. To be honest it just made me feel nothing, not high or low, just middling which I guess is what it was for! I got off it as soon as I could as I didn't enjoy that feeling but I guess it worked! Sounds frivolous and many people will have suffered more than me and more severe cases so please don't jump down my throat. But coping, personally, you get to identify when you feel it coming on and you can sort of fight it most of the time. Being open about it, as you have been, talking to friends and family can help. Depends on your personal diagnosis and the severity of your case. Alcohol is a mood enhancer so not always an ideal thing to make you feel 'better' it can send you further down! I’ve not spoken to many people about it, especially on social media.. Probably wise mate or maybe sometimes it's better to offload on a stranger. Good luck and stay strong. Do SSAFA or the British Legion have any help? |
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Post by cheadlepotter on Jun 2, 2018 20:52:57 GMT
I take a low dose of sertraline once a day to help me with anxiety caused by IBS. Even leaving the house was becoming an issue for fear of not making it to a toilet. It took three or four weeks to properly make a difference and though I still get the odd iffy moment because I still know i have IBS I deal with it much better now.
I hope it improves your life as much as it has mine. Well done for taking the steps to get it, I know how difficult it can be to open up.
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Post by salopstick on Jun 2, 2018 21:14:29 GMT
Im currently in recovery too after almost committing suicide in Feb. Sectioned in hospital for a month and now back home... I’m on Quetiapine and Citalopram.... Suffer from Severe anxiety to go with the depression that can be crippling in doing simple things like going to the shops or even a walk...The NHS is a wonderful, wonderful system with some amazing people looking after me despite lack of resources.. Keep going buddy... we are here with you! check your messages mate. |
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Post by chuffedstokie on Jun 2, 2018 21:21:26 GMT
Lurking in the archives is the depression thread, I've contributed but didn't bookmark it. Maybe it can be bumped, some salient stuff there.
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Post by metalhead on Jun 4, 2018 9:50:26 GMT
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Post by bathstoke on Jun 10, 2018 13:42:07 GMT
Im currently in recovery too after almost committing suicide in Feb. Sectioned in hospital for a month and now back home... I’m on Quetiapine and Citalopram.... Suffer from Severe anxiety to go with the depression that can be crippling in doing simple things like going to the shops or even a walk...The NHS is a wonderful, wonderful system with some amazing people looking after me despite lack of resources.. Keep going buddy... we are here with you! I remember you going quiet a while back & wondering where you'd got to. I also remember your additional avatar of the hand coming out of the water appearing & wondering of its significance. I guess now I know. Look after yourself & God Bless |
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Post by Billy the kid on Jun 10, 2018 15:03:23 GMT
I was on citalopram for years mate, people can often dismiss depression as just being miserable, but unless you have been there then you have no idea just how big the impact it can have on your quality of life. When I was on the tablets I felt empty, like I was missing something, no high no low just "flat". I'm off the meds now and have some really low days, but I can deal with it much better, by recognising that I won't always feel like this and it is a real "thing". Just be kind to yourself mate.
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Post by Dingdangdoo on Jun 10, 2018 17:56:58 GMT
I was on citalopram for years mate, people can often dismiss depression as just being miserable, but unless you have been there then you have no idea just how big the impact it can have on your quality of life. When I was on the tablets I felt empty, like I was missing something, no high no low just "flat". I'm off the meds now and have some really low days, but I can deal with it much better, by recognising that I won't always feel like this and it is a real "thing". Just be kind to yourself mate. Interesting description as I used to call it flatlining. I could have won £10k and not batted an eyelid or seen a child knocked over and felt nothing. It’s a terrible feeling! It took me a good while and on and off meds to ‘get my head rlund’ depression and associated stigma. Fortunately if it comes on now I’m in a better position due to experience. Some of it can be caused by high expectation of life or yourself. Other by circumstances out of the ordinary and severe. We are not machines and will feel things differently. I had to keep telling myself that as the mind can work negatively as in depression, it can work equally positive and get you through it. Meds, the right ones for you, will help stabilise and get you on the road to recovery. Never be afraid to speak up!! Nothing is worth what some people feel they have to resort to. |
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Post by Billy the kid on Jun 10, 2018 19:15:32 GMT
I was on citalopram for years mate, people can often dismiss depression as just being miserable, but unless you have been there then you have no idea just how big the impact it can have on your quality of life. When I was on the tablets I felt empty, like I was missing something, no high no low just "flat". I'm off the meds now and have some really low days, but I can deal with it much better, by recognising that I won't always feel like this and it is a real "thing". Just be kind to yourself mate. Interesting description as I used to call it flatlining. I could have won £10k and not batted an eyelid or seen a child knocked over and felt nothing. It’s a terrible feeling! It took me a good while and on and off meds to ‘get my head rlund’ depression and associated stigma. Fortunately if it comes on now I’m in a better position due to experience. Some of it can be caused by high expectation of life or yourself. Other by circumstances out of the ordinary and severe. We are not machines and will feel things differently. I had to keep telling myself that as the mind can work negatively as in depression, it can work equally positive and get you through it. Meds, the right ones for you, will help stabilise and get you on the road to recovery. Never be afraid to speak up!! Nothing is worth what some people feel they have to resort to. Totally agree mate, the flatlining thing was very difficult to cope with. And your description of polar experiences and feeling nothing is something I can relate to. The meds deffo pulled me out of a dark hole and with time and some CBT therapy I cope well most days. I also find that alcohol doesn't help at all. If I'm having a dark day and drink it spirals. |
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Post by scfcwebby on Jun 10, 2018 20:08:45 GMT
I'm on sertraline at the moment for anxiety, depression and anxiety are both caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and the sertraline balances it back again.
It took me a long time to get my arse in gear and go to the doctor's, I have suffered from heart problems and all sorts through the anxiety but the medication has been absolutely amazing for me.
I was reluctant to go on medication but my doctor (who has also been great) said "if you have a physical illness you take medication to control it and why is a mental illness any different" I would much rather take one tablet a day for the rest of my life (hopefully I won't have to) than feel like I did day in, day out.
When it gets to the point that you are affecting your wife and kids lives too, is time to do something about it and I'm glad I did.
You will still have "one of them days" every now and again but they are few and far between.
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Post by 36dd on Jun 10, 2018 20:33:45 GMT
Hi all Got diagnosed with depression (finally had the balls to go to the doctors) and have been prescribed sertraline to help me along. Started taking it a few days ago and feel a lot better. Wondering if anyone else had any experience of the drug, or just ways to deal with depression generally Cheers Hi Mate.... I take Sertraline 50mg regularly. I initially started on it March 17 then felt ok and tried to ween off it in July/Aug. Anyway I had a set back with some personal stuff and went back on the same dose in Sept 17. I have it as regular prescription & do feel anxious if I haven’t renewed my prescription (sorted an regular collection every 2 mths). I feel more calm on them and maybe sometimes they mask my feelings? I have someone who is recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer and I feel I should be grieving more?? Good luck with everything. I also find reading helps and I’m currently reading ‘The Rules of Life’ by Richard Templar. |
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Post by maxplonk on Jun 10, 2018 21:16:58 GMT
Hi all Got diagnosed with depression (finally had the balls to go to the doctors) and have been prescribed sertraline to help me along. Started taking it a few days ago and feel a lot better. Wondering if anyone else had any experience of the drug, or just ways to deal with depression generally Cheers Sertraline is also sold under the name Zoloft. It didn't do it for me. I took Trevilor for nearly eight years, which took the edge of everything (both positive and negative). I have an open prescription to start again thanks to a very understanding shrink. Ways to deal with depression? Exercise regularly (difficult when you can't be bothered to shower). Trust the people around you. The fact that they're still around you tells that they accept your condition. Don't blame yourself. Don't feel embarrassed. The mere existence of threads like this one tells you that you're not alone. |
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Post by scfcwebby on Jun 10, 2018 21:24:19 GMT
Hi all Got diagnosed with depression (finally had the balls to go to the doctors) and have been prescribed sertraline to help me along. Started taking it a few days ago and feel a lot better. Wondering if anyone else had any experience of the drug, or just ways to deal with depression generally Cheers Hi Mate.... I take Sertraline 50mg regularly. I initially started on it March 17 then felt ok and tried to ween off it in July/Aug. Anyway I had a set back with some personal stuff and went back on the same dose in Sept 17. I have it as regular prescription & do feel anxious if I haven’t renewed my prescription (sorted an regular collection every 2 mths). I feel more calm on them and maybe sometimes they mask my feelings? I have someone who is recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer and I feel I should be grieving more?? Good luck with everything. I also find reading helps and I’m currently reading ‘The Rules of Life’ by Richard Templar. That makes sense bud, my doctor said to me that they can make you a lot more blase about things which can be a good thing but can also work against and you shouldn't feel anything bad if you have no overriding emotions one Way Or Another about something 👍 |
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Post by duckling on Jun 11, 2018 2:36:36 GMT
Sertraline made me have a manic episode. I was experiencing the onset of bipolar II disorder, and sertraline triggered a manic episode. If you don't have bipolar, it shouldn't do that. I've been on a combination of lamotrigine and escitalopram ever since - about 10 years - that has kept me from the awful mood swings from bipolar. I have to admit, occasionally I miss the manic episodes. The problem is when you swing the other way.
In my experience doctors taper people off a medication faster than some people can handle. If/when you decide to stop sertraline, while you taper off sertraline, go on a low dose of Prozac. Take the Prozac for one more week after you stop the sertraline. Prozac has a really long half life, so withdrawal problems are almost unheard of if you go at a reasonable rate. It's called Prozac bridging. Many doctors don't know about it. Luckily mine did. I was on Cymbalta, a medication that causes withdrawal problems for many people. My doctor used the Prozac bridge when I decided to stop because it wasn't doing anything. I had no problems at all coming off it.
The Prozac bridge is mainly used for Paxil and Effexor since those have the worst withdrawal. Sertraline isn't known for bad withdrawal, but if you happen to experience withdrawal problems, bring it up with your doctor. I can send you a research paper to show your doctor if they haven't heard of Prozac bridging.
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