I'm wondering if anyone has experienced similar... long story short I have ocd mainly intrusive thoughts I've been put on sertraline after years of fluoxetine and stopping for 1 year to find recently I relapsed. I'm on day 6 of sertraline my anxiety has been unbearable and suffering with really random disturbing images and even noises as I try to sleep is this normal? I have seen slight glimmer of hope yesterday for a short period of time and today feeling a bit better but still overall very scared.
Sertraline day 6 side effects?
Question posted by S-925 on 7 Nov 2022
Last updated on 14 November 2022 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
14 Nov 2022
The first week or two can be difficult as your metabolism adjusts to the medication and side effects are not uncommon. The good news is that during this time you should also start feeling some improvements like the better sleep you're getting.
Hopefully by now you're through the worst of it. Hang in there! The results may be well worth the time and inconvenience.
Tygwyn
14 Nov 2022
Sounds very similar to me, I started to feel better after a week and much better after a month. Stick with it I know it's hard but it will be worth it . Good luck
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