Hello everyone

[kendo]

Hi,

My name is Ken. I have what I think is probably a milder version of depression than many on here. My days are not hell but they are certainly not enjoyable. I also suffer with anxiety and social phobia. I realised that something was wrong back in november last year and eventually plucked up the courage to see my gp in early January.

I am now on 50mg setraline which has given me some improvement but 2 weeks ago my improved days just went. I am due to start taking 100mg tomorrow in hope that it will bring the better days back.

I must say that when I started to see the drugs working it was quite amazing! The happiness that came along would give me energy and I could sustain it for most of the day. It has made me wonder if I have always been depressed but never known it. Happiness is such a powerful sensation that has been missing for so long. My hope is that I can get the good days back soon.

I have found looking through the posts on this website very useful and I hope I can be a part of it.

cheers, Ken.

[KateG]

Welcome to the forum Ken, I've found this is a really supportive place

Kate

[Zaf]

Hi Ken and welcome

Sometimes meds seem to work at first then the benefit fades and you need to change to a different type, you need to keep your GP updated on how things are going so you get the dose and/or type that suits you

Z xx

[Sweetpea]

Hi Ken and  .>, to the forum.

Its a friendly and helpful site.

S x

[Ezel]

Welcome Ken

[kendo]

hi all,

thanks for the warm welcome :)

Started increased dosage today. was wondering if I will have to wait the usual  weeks to see the response again or if it will have effect sooner? What is normal for dosage increase?

 

[Zaf]

personally I find it does have a time lag but not as bad as when starting antidepressants for the first time,  I guess each individual will vary though

Z x

[caned_and_unable]

Hi ken, I know exactly how you feel, I felt better for a few days and really happy it felt so great and then it started wearing off and now I'm waiting to get my dose increased. It's crippling to actually feel better then have it all go away. Hope your meds start working for you again, let me know how you get on.

[kendo]

Hi there.

11 days into increased dosage of 100mg setraline. Have had a really bad week of bad anxiety. I am led to believe that this can happen with a new dose.

yesterday I woke up in a better mood and had definite moments of happiness, these have continued today so fingers crossed they will be here tomorrow as well!!!!

[Sweetpea]

Thats so good I really do hope you are on your way to feeling better.

Take care

S x

[KateG]

Hope you have a good day tomorrow too

[Zaf]

Me too xx

[Glen53]

With some meds you do get a 'dip' before the effects start to take hold. It looks like its the higher doeses starting ot kick in so I hope its the start of better days for you. :)

[kendo]

You are all so kind, thank you for your lovely messages.

Having another good day. please please please continue.... :)

[Zaf]

Make the most of every good day kendo :)

Z xx