Hi kikidee
Day 5 of 50mg is still early days for u on sertraline. They say it can take 6 weeks to see full benefit. It's a case of trying to bide your time till they kick in. You have to remember that most ad,s can make you feel more anxious and odd whilst getting into your system. I would stick to this dose for at least that time.
It sounds like you are doing all you can to help yourself so well done. Hang on in there as some of ur anxiety will be down to Med. I'd not been on any for 7 years or more and the first week I couldn't focus-felt like I was going loopy loo-had bad anxiety. I've upped my dose last weekend and have the same symptoms but in milder form. I know it will pass-which makes it easier.
You will get YOU back. You WILL feel better with a bit of time. If ur anxiety too bad ask dr for some low dose beta blockers to try to help. They did for me
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These ad,s can't cure the menopause but can certainly help!! Once u r in a better place u will be able to see wood for the trees. Lots of women experience anxiety and depression in the menopause. Lots don't. I think it also depends what else is going on in ur life at the time. Sometimes it's just about acceptance... Not a place I've found myself in of late. But I'm hopeful...
I've had a much better day at work today-the old me organising! I'm hoping I'm turning a corner. Along with sage-femarelle-a knicker magnet ..... Yes u read right! Google it it's the lady care magnet-gotta be worth a try and its not that much. Just watching I don't stick to the fridge lol. Lots of positive reviews-so going to try for a month!! I've taken femarelle for about two years now-works wonders for the nether regions I can personally say
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Big hugs to you all x x x