FabSwingers.com forum: Anti-depressants (Sertraline 2)

By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

neverland

There are so many anti-depressants being prescribed.

The thread Sertraline was so popular, and hopefully helpful, it'd be good to continue.

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By *ynamite500Man
over a year ago

Angus

Forgive me for saying, (only an opinion) I think anti depressants are being over prescribed. I understand they help people but I can't help think that doctors or other medical professionals just use them as the easy option.🤔

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

neverland

Here's a breakdown of mental health support options:

Samaritans:

Phone: 116 123 (free, 24/7)

Website: Samaritans

NHS Talking Therapies:

For: People in England aged 18 or over

Conditions treated: Depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, etc.

How to access: Speak to your GP or contact the talking therapies service directly

Mind website

Mind Legal Advice:

For: Legal advice related to mental health, mental capacity, community care, human rights, and discrimination/equality

Hub of Hope:

For: Finding local mental health charities

Website: Hub of Hope

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK:

For: Compassionate and understanding support for those with mental health concerns or thoughts of suicide

Phone: 0800 587 0800

Hours: 6 pm - midnight, every day

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By *ynamite500Man
over a year ago

Angus

"Here's a breakdown of mental health support options:

Samaritans:

Phone: 116 123 (free, 24/7)

Website: Samaritans

NHS Talking Therapies:

For: People in England aged 18 or over

Conditions treated: Depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, etc.

How to access: Speak to your GP or contact the talking therapies service directly

Mind website

Mind Legal Advice:

For: Legal advice related to mental health, mental capacity, community care, human rights, and discrimination/equality

Hub of Hope:

For: Finding local mental health charities

Website: Hub of Hope

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK:

For: Compassionate and understanding support for those with mental health concerns or thoughts of suicide

Phone: 0800 587 0800

Hours: 6 pm - midnight, every day

111

Good on you for posting this!👏👏👏

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

neverland

"Forgive me for saying, (only an opinion) I think anti depressants are being over prescribed. I understand they help people but I can't help think that doctors or other medical professionals just use them as the easy option.🤔 "

Unfortunately the best (combined) help is therapy. This is either expensive or has a long waiting list.

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By *ynamite500Man
over a year ago

Angus

Unfortunately the best (combined) help is therapy. This is either expensive or has a long waiting list."

Yeah, I know you're right... It annoys me that the government ( won't mention who) made such huge cut backs in social treatment. The ripple effect is massive and will take years to recover, if it ever does 😔

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By *ries AngelWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

When I was going through my divorce my gp wanted to put me on it and I took it for over a week but for me I didn’t like the detachment feeling…

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By *ynamite500Man
over a year ago

Angus

"When I was going through my divorce my gp wanted to put me on it and I took it for over a week but for me I didn’t like the detachment feeling…"

That's exactly what in talking about...I can understand that given your situation you may have been feeling down and awful (who could possibly blame you) however it's more of an emotional distressed state (situationally) as opposed to a depressed (especially clinically) state. The symptoms are similar however the causes are completely different. I think sometimes doctors miss this and simply just sign a prescription for ease. 🤔

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By *toxyMan
over a year ago

bicester

Just been prescribed setraline for depression was on fluoxetine for years started on one a day and last year was put up to 3 a day but things got worse and worse nearly cost me my job and marriage after the fluoxetine I was put on citalepram or however you spell it these didn’t work for me hence now on setraline haven’t had any side effects apart from not sleeping

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By *obbieNWMan
over a year ago

Altrincham

I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing.

The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was prescribed these and took them for a few months they made me suicidle basically i stopped them straight away! Doctors dont care anymore they will give u anything they get paid either way!

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By *ustfulbigboyMan
over a year ago

North Wales

I was prescribed setraline at first, didn't feel like they were doing anything, then they switched me to metazipine (my apologies for spelling that completely wrong) they definitely helped me sleep but damn did i feel crap during the day.

I've stopped taking them (my own choice) I definitely don't feel as blah during the day and some days do feel like I'm winning the fight...to be honest I've not talked to anyone about this really as I don't know what to do ,do I go back and ask for something different again or do I go on without anything..I just don't want to be taking them all my life that's one of my worries

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

neverland

"I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing.

The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all. "

Which is why talking therapies are advocated.

As a society many people have lost the social support of family/neighbours/friends compared to decades ago. We are a fractured society.

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

neverland

"I was prescribed these and took them for a few months they made me suicidle basically i stopped them straight away! Doctors dont care anymore they will give u anything they get paid either way! "

I hope you found strategies that work.

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

neverland

"I was prescribed setraline at first, didn't feel like they were doing anything, then they switched me to metazipine (my apologies for spelling that completely wrong) they definitely helped me sleep but damn did i feel crap during the day.

It will be dependent on the cause(s) of the depression to how long you'll be on them. If you have made headway yourself, acknowledge that.

Must add, don't ever use alcohol as a strategy. It is a depressant.

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By *ongandharderMan
over a year ago

Rotherham

"There are so many anti-depressants being prescribed.

The thread Sertraline was so popular, and hopefully helpful, it'd be good to continue."

Great work keeping it going

When I first created the discussion a while ago it struck me as no one was talking about the side effects and I knew if I had something other would to so thought why no start a dialogue

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

neverland

"There are so many anti-depressants being prescribed.

The thread Sertraline was so popular, and hopefully helpful, it'd be good to continue.

Great work keeping it going

When I first created the discussion a while ago it struck me as no one was talking about the side effects and I knew if I had something other would to so thought why no start a dialogue "

The more it is talked about means it loses its stigma.

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By *ery Norty but NiceMan
over a year ago

Felixstowe

Thanks for the info I?am on cipramil

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

Absolutely, gut health, brain injury and poor breathing techniques all add more sediment to this muddy pool of low moods.

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

neverland

"Thanks for the info I?am on cipramil"

Which is a brand of the generic citalopram.

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By *eggieMarshmallowWoman
over a year ago

Cardiff

I ran out last week and I have been too horny to put into words which is saying something because when I'm on them I'm feral enough

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By *upanovaMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

"I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing.

The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all. "

I could not agree more

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By *upanovaMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

"I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing.

The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all.

Which is why talking therapies are advocated.

As a society many people have lost the social support of family/neighbours/friends compared to decades ago. We are a fractured society."

I agree totally. I feel lonely a lot even when I was in a relationship. Family 200 miles away. Winter is always hardest for be, quite I get SAD, plus all my social life is summer based, cricket, golf etc. I do walking football and they have a good social side too. Lots of blokes in the group struggle with mental health.

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

neverland

Don't forget your vitamin D either through the sun or supplements.

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By *avej500Man
over a year ago

Stevenage

Didn’t get on with them in the slightest on different ones now total different Outlook and help me massively and to top it off I’ve just been told I’ve got ADHD so I’ve been on them tablets for the last month

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing.

The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all.

I could not agree more"

Therapy also takes place in, pubs cafes, allotments, sheds, riverbanks and even hill climbs.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"Don't forget your vitamin D either through the sun or supplements."

Holidays on prescription?

Take 8 hours a day in the sun for two weeks in Cap D'Agde! Yes please.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find exercise is the best way for me to cope and clear my head. I'm not much of a talker, just like most men, so going for a run, out for a cycle, or playing football really helps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm sure most people in here would be willing to listen if needed.

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By *akeyousmile30Man
over a year ago

greenwich

I have been depressed and was sertaline, for me getting back to normal was finding what made ne depressed and removing it from my life

Hope that helps someone

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A great discussion. If anyone ever needs to chat. I've gone through a good bit of stuff. Leaves the body in trauma at times.

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By *ynamite500Man
over a year ago

Angus

"I have been depressed and was sertaline, for me getting back to normal was finding what made ne depressed and removing it from my life

Hope that helps someone "

This has to be the ultimate goal... Addressing the cause, won't be easy though!

Well done!👍👏👏

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Meeting a councillor was the best thing I ever did. Not only were they sympathetic to what I was saying, the way they ask you questions lets you discover the answers. Wish I’d done it sooner!

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By *GreyWolf68Man
over a year ago

Tonbridge

Perhaps, but for some of us who suffer from neurochemical imbalances, they really are the only option. Either that or accept the fact we'll never feel normal. Mental illnesses aren't things that can be understood by anyone who's never suffered them.

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By *llNatural36FWoman
over a year ago

Denbighshire

"Perhaps, but for some of us who suffer from neurochemical imbalances, they really are the only option. Either that or accept the fact we'll never feel normal. Mental illnesses aren't things that can be understood by anyone who's never suffered them.

This, completely agree ❤️

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By *rBruce101Man
over a year ago

Leicester

Recently I have come off sertraline. Have been on it for several years and although slowly the dose had to be increased it kept me steady. Things started to go wrong again last year with the loss of my job and then the sudden loss of my girlfriend of 18 years. Xmas was a particularly horrible time. I was maxed out on sertraline. So they have swapped me. Now on venlafaxine. Early days.

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By *melie LAL OP Woman
over a year ago

neverland

"Recently I have come off sertraline. Have been on it for several years and although slowly the dose had to be increased it kept me steady. Things started to go wrong again last year with the loss of my job and then the sudden loss of my girlfriend of 18 years. Xmas was a particularly horrible time. I was maxed out on sertraline. So they have swapped me. Now on venlafaxine. Early days."

This medication can increase blood pressure, so do allow the GP to keep an eye on it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Here's a breakdown of mental health support options:

Samaritans:

Phone: 116 123 (free, 24/7)

Website: Samaritans

NHS Talking Therapies:

For: People in England aged 18 or over

Conditions treated: Depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, etc.

How to access: Speak to your GP or contact the talking therapies service directly

Mind website

Mind Legal Advice:

For: Legal advice related to mental health, mental capacity, community care, human rights, and discrimination/equality

Hub of Hope:

For: Finding local mental health charities

Website: Hub of Hope

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK:

For: Compassionate and understanding support for those with mental health concerns or thoughts of suicide

Phone: 0800 587 0800

Hours: 6 pm - midnight, every day

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Brilliant 👏👏

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been on others the last 8 months finally realised what they were doing to me and made the decision to come off them!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Finally off everything completely.

Hopefully I’ll be able to sleep soon. Averaging 3.5hrs a night this week.

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By *issandSub77Couple
over a year ago

Wakefield

I've recently, 6months ago, been prescribed sertraline and for me they have helped 100%. Well maybe not 100% as I do have the odd bad day.

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By *roxibear70Man
over a year ago

Cheshire

I've been on sertraline for 5yrs I'm on 200mg

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By *heknobbyoneMan
over a year ago

gateshead

Thing is not everything can be fixed with talking, it helps definitely but when the life problems behind Anxiety/Stress/Depression are very real, then help is as far as it goes.

In my case I have a wife with MS and in a wheelchair and my son is autistic and I was working shifts in a high pressure manufacturing industry.

Talking couldn’t fix any of those things but it did help but not enough.

In the end the only real improvement I could do was take early retirement so I can care for them.

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By *abulous guyMan
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

Well said my friend. Depression and other mental illnesses are "real" illnesses just like physical health illnesses. If you're a diabetic, wouldn't you take your diabetic medication to have some quality of life? And yes, most medicines do come with side effects, but you weigh up the cost and benefits, like most things in life. Unfortunately because of the stigma still attached to mental illness and it's treatment, it still remains a misunderstood taboo subject

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By *abulous guyMan
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

I was referring to this comment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven’t slept a wink since coming off these crappy pills. It’s been weeks.

Nerve pain (plus wired) but don’t want to take yet more pills for it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been on sertraline for years for stress and anxiety

I also get panic attacks, suddenly and for no reason

My sleeping is shit

My libido is shit

When I met my wife sex was awesome

Now we hardly have it and when I do get aroused usually end up a limp dick after a short while

This has taken a toll on our marriage

My wife is on them as well

I tried to come off them once,as advised by my gp but started being ill again

This year I've been slowly cutting down each month

This month, trying 50mg see what happens

I hope my sex life improves

Miss it

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By *entlemanrogueMan
over a year ago

Motherwell

Fresh air, being out in the daylight, excercise, watching/listening to something that makes me laugh.

These are all the natural methods I use to combat depression

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By *heknobbyoneMan
over a year ago

gateshead

"I've been on sertraline for years for stress and anxiety

I also get panic attacks, suddenly and for no reason

My sleeping is shit

My libido is shit

When I met my wife sex was awesome

Now we hardly have it and when I do get aroused usually end up a limp dick after a short while

This has taken a toll on our marriage

My wife is on them as well

I tried to come off them once,as advised by my gp but started being ill again

This year I've been slowly cutting down each month

This month, trying 50mg see what happens

I hope my sex life improves

Miss it"

I’m doing the same, been taking half a tablet for 5 weeks now with the option to take a full one if I have a jittery day. Going ok so far and libedo is definitely up.

Good luck, hope it goes well for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It didn't agree with me at all, gave me terrible headaches

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By *lydebuilt69Man
over a year ago

East Kilbride

Citalopram made sex impossible, I just couldn't cum. Even doing it myself was a struggle to get over the line.

Mirtazpine just made me eat. I put on about 2 stone so had to stop.

Been on Fluoxetine for a while now, it seems to work best for me with mininal side effects.

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By *erewego!!Man
over a year ago

wolverhampton

Was on sertraline it was aeful it killed the sex life couldnt maintain erection couldnt cum went citalopram lower dose resulting worse effects for sexlife i struggle to wank

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By *erewego!!Man
over a year ago

wolverhampton

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By *untime40Man
over a year ago

Greenwich

"Just been prescribed setraline for depression was on fluoxetine for years started on one a day and last year was put up to 3 a day but things got worse and worse nearly cost me my job and marriage after the fluoxetine I was put on citalepram or however you spell it these didn’t work for me hence now on setraline haven’t had any side effects apart from not sleeping "

If you can’t sleep take them in the morning

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By *untime40Man
over a year ago

Greenwich

"Was on sertraline it was aeful it killed the sex life couldnt maintain erection couldnt cum went citalopram lower dose resulting worse effects for sexlife i struggle to wank

I feel your pain I’ve not cum in weeks but I randomly get hard a lot now and it stays for ages can get embarrassing when out shopping ect

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By *inceIlkestonMan
over a year ago

Ilkeston

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By *otalGent28Man
over a year ago

the Shires

"I've had diazepam, dothiepin, fluoxitine and now sertraline. I thought sertraline was by far the best but of course this is a very individual thing.

The one thing that trumps the lot is talking over a coffee or beer with my closest friends and sharing our hopes and fears. That is the best therapy of all. "

Definitely this - I’m on Citalopram - was diagnosed with CPTSD about 16 months ago - doseage has been up and down over the years. Have to agree a good support network has always worked better than meds

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By *amantha_NiteTV/TS
over a year ago

The Lake District

i collected a prescribed box of this today %0mg,just unsure about taking it,for medical health reasons,as ive now had 2 autoimmume conditions in 2 years and worried whats going on with me so following this thread

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Low dose is probably fine.

I get the impression it’s the one they try first, but ramping up the dose actually made me worse.

So give it a few weeks and if it’s no good then go back.

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By *arrenhertsmanMan
over a year ago

Hatfield

My experience with setraline is 💯 negative.. I wish I had not started on it and glad I got off .. but as some wiser heads have said .. it effects different people in different ways and may work for you but the side effects as well as the not helping my condition means I give of double thumbs down and can’t recommend or say anything good about the drug

Good luck to who ever is on this or you’re anti depressants … get well soon

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By *heelz69Man
over a year ago

Manchester

I've been on a medium amount for about 2yrs with no issues, I must be the odd one out

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By *iFem226Woman
over a year ago

Wakefield

I’m on day 3 of Mirtazipine. I am so drowsy it’s untrue. I spoke the pharmacist and am going to try and take it at 1830 to see if that helps me wake up less groggy. I’ve been having daytime naps (most unlike me) the vivid dreams are unreal… I’m having it alongside therapy but bloody hell it’s hard going. I’m only in 15mg too. It is helping me sleep though!x

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By *VANDYMan
over a year ago

Teignmouth

"I have been depressed and was sertaline, for me getting back to normal was finding what made ne depressed and removing it from my life

Hope that helps someone "

Excellent advice, for years I thought I knew my causes, from my childhood mainly, but all the time the real causes were all around me. My job, but incredibly, my wife, her kids and family. I walked away from the lot and 3 years later I have a new job and home in a new town but unfortunately I will never trust a woman in a relationship again. No offence intended, this is my story. I’m still depressed because the divorce was horrific not to mention expensive, lost my mum suddenly at Xmas, 2023/24 was a bad time. Sertralin screwed with my memory then had venlafaxine but couldn’t take enough so now on Vencarm which is the slow release version of the above. I still get shit days when I don’t get out of bed, and I mean not even to pee or eat.

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By *VANDYMan
over a year ago

Teignmouth

This, completely agree ❤️"

Ditto.

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By *effdelightMan
over a year ago

Grimsby

They send me haywire when I miss them. Luckily I maintain the ability to have sex but it does vary, especially regarding reaching climax. They've never affected me enough to stop things being fun.

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By *VANDYMan
over a year ago

Teignmouth

"I've been on sertraline for years for stress and anxiety

I also get panic attacks, suddenly and for no reason

My sleeping is shit

My libido is shit

When I met my wife sex was awesome

Now we hardly have it and when I do get aroused usually end up a limp dick after a short while

This has taken a toll on our marriage

My wife is on them as well

I tried to come off them once,as advised by my gp but started being ill again

This year I've been slowly cutting down each month

This month, trying 50mg see what happens

I hope my sex life improves

Miss it"

Exactly the same here with the sex. Solid as a rock and pumping away and then it just disappears. I can’t cum anymore. And the worst thing is, you have to explain this to the person that you’re just about to try and fuck rather than go limp and suffer the embarrassment.

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By *VANDYMan
over a year ago

Teignmouth

"Fresh air, being out in the daylight, excercise, watching/listening to something that makes me laugh.

These are all the natural methods I use to combat depression"

You’re very fortunate

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By *VANDYMan
over a year ago

Teignmouth

"Was on sertraline it was aeful it killed the sex life couldnt maintain erection couldnt cum went citalopram lower dose resulting worse effects for sexlife i struggle to wank

I’m with you mate. If I thought it would work I would try and come off but I worry I’m not yet strong enough. Also I’ve read that the sex problems may be permanent even if you come off.

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By *elix85Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

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By *elix85Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I've been on sertraline for years for stress and anxiety

I also get panic attacks, suddenly and for no reason

My sleeping is shit

My libido is shit

When I met my wife sex was awesome

Now we hardly have it and when I do get aroused usually end up a limp dick after a short while

This has taken a toll on our marriage

My wife is on them as well

I tried to come off them once,as advised by my gp but started being ill again

This year I've been slowly cutting down each month

This month, trying 50mg see what happens

I hope my sex life improves

Miss it

I also have had libido problems (and night sweats and insomnia) with sertraline— so much so I’ve reduced my dosage from 150mg a day to 100mg. I want to reduce it further to 50mg but the GP was clear that the dose has to be lowered incrementally.

In terms of other ways to counteract the side effects on sex, as well as viagra/cialis before intercourse, try taking 30mg of zinc and a vitamin B6 supplement each day. I’ve been doing so for two weeks now and I’ve already noticed a firmer, more engorged erection. Can get harder more quickly too.

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By *arrenhertsmanMan
over a year ago

Hatfield

I’ve heard zinc is good for helping keep erections

Setraline virtually destroyed my libido.. I weaned off asap .. awful drug

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I’ve heard zinc is good for helping keep erections

Setraline virtually destroyed my libido.. I weaned off asap .. awful drug "

Terrible drug.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

Stomach and gut health also need to be looked at.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You’re very fortunate

And also probably not suffering from severe clinical depression

Isn’t it great when people aren’t the same but think they know best?

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

Mirtazpine just made me eat. I put on about 2 stone so had to stop.

Could that help boost the appetites of anorexics?

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By *elix85Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

Mirtazpine just made me eat. I put on about 2 stone so had to stop.

Could that help boost the appetites of anorexics?"

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By *urreyloverMan
over a year ago

Guildford

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

Mirtazpine just made me eat. I put on about 2 stone so had to stop.

Could that help boost the appetites of anorexics?

That was a serious question. Viagra is a heart medication first and an ED treatment second, as that was one the side effects.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

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Well done you, having a supportive boss is the gamechanger, that you can't get on prescription.

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By *tockingsstephTV/TS
over a year ago

northampton

I’m in recovery from combat ptsd thirty years later I’m no on sertraline I only take it at night, it only gives me strange dreams but I have gotten used to that, also makes me really dry so I keep a lot of water next to my bed

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By *haron1701ETV/TS
over a year ago

Southport

Tried mirtazapine and sertraline, both had unbearable side effects

Now on citalopram which isn't any better. Very low libido, no appetite, insomnia, when I do sleep I have bloody awful and confusing dreams - usually involving things going extremely wrong in a big way

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By *upanovaMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Tried mirtazapine and sertraline, both had unbearable side effects

I would hope all this should ease. I am now 6 weeks on sertraline and libido has returned, I am cumming quicker, but can still go over an hour! Weird dreams have eased, but I have always had weird dreams. Keep fighting you will get there.

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By *aturecpl15Couple
over a year ago

Chester

"I find exercise is the best way for me to cope and clear my head. I'm not much of a talker, just like most men, so going for a run, out for a cycle, or playing football really helps."

Totally agree. Exercise is greatly underestimated as far as I can see.

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By *anniteMan
over a year ago

North Somerset

I’m on those had a problem with getting an erection

Went to Doc now have a similar pill to Viagra that works well .

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By *haron1701ETV/TS
over a year ago

Southport

"Tried mirtazapine and sertraline, both had unbearable side effects

Thanks.

I was fine until coming back from Ukraine on last stint as a frontline aid volunteer (wife was fine with me going there btw, and with BBC coming to house to film me packing med gear a few hours before I left on first trip March 2022).

Since then I've found out my son isn't mine, she became extremely hostile and narcissistic - projecting everything onto me, deprived (I've nicked) me of my share of a substantial (£400k+) inheritance, turned my friends and family against me and made homeless with the clothes on my back and £6 in my pocket. Maybe, just maybe, that's why I became sui.ci.dal and extremely depressed?

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By *haron1701ETV/TS
over a year ago

Southport

"Tried mirtazapine and sertraline, both had unbearable side effects

Thanks.

ie knicked, not I've knicked

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By *elix85Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I find exercise is the best way for me to cope and clear my head. I'm not much of a talker, just like most men, so going for a run, out for a cycle, or playing football really helps.

Totally agree. Exercise is greatly underestimated as far as I can see."

Yes, helps gets those endorphins flowing. Does help. Even just walking can be of benefit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depression is hugely underrated underdressed thing in my opinion I had two heart attacks my then girlfriend fucking my best friend behind my back and I was prescribed sertraline it has literally saved my life things got to the point I either was on the verge of crying or fighting nothing went smoothly for a good few years but since I've been on sertraline my head is in a good place. I'll be honest with every one of u though you need someone to talk to i have a couple of close friends who helped me as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was prescribed Sertraline for about 2 years and moved onto Escitilopram and have been on that for about 1 year. Side effects have been varied some minor and some pretty awful but they leveled out.

It's amazing how calm life is nowadays; give it time and things get better xx

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By *alty by natureMan
over a year ago

Barnet

Don't mean to be a conspiracy head. But you should look into the pharmaceutical trade and companies like Pfizer before taking any prescribed drugs you might change your mind the pharmaceutical trade is the biggest money earner for the powers that be so the more people on drugs more money they earn

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By *loydyMan
over a year ago

British

"Here's a breakdown of mental health support options:

Samaritans:

Phone: 116 123 (free, 24/7)

Website: Samaritans

NHS Talking Therapies:

For: People in England aged 18 or over

Conditions treated: Depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, etc.

How to access: Speak to your GP or contact the talking therapies service directly

Mind website

Mind Legal Advice:

For: Legal advice related to mental health, mental capacity, community care, human rights, and discrimination/equality

Hub of Hope:

For: Finding local mental health charities

Website: Hub of Hope

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK:

For: Compassionate and understanding support for those with mental health concerns or thoughts of suicide

Phone: 0800 587 0800

Hours: 6 pm - midnight, every day

111

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if anyone is in need of an ear to listen I'm hear

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been taking sertraline for a year now, looking to change the ringing in my ears is getting louder by the day! Driving me barmy. Also notice a lot of apathy, so time to change, although do enjoy not giving a fuck haha

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By *elix85Man
over a year ago

Peterborough

Yes, one of the reasons why I’m decreasing my dose is because I feel too ‘flat’, emotionally. I mean, that’s its job— to level things out— but it’s just too much and clouds my ability to be appropriately empathetic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes! Exactly, been effecting my performance at work, I'm a manager and find it really hard to be at an empathic level with my team. Very noticeable apparently! Haha

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By *smith87Man
over a year ago

totton

Sertraline made me feel like a zombie, always feeling meh still and sweaty. Venlafaxine now isn't much better. Wanna come off as I've been told it's ADHD and autism not depression. Lots are similar

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By *j NorthMan
over a year ago

Wakey

Sertraline . Interesting side effects. No problems getting a hard on, or keeping it.

But Without tearing the skin off it to try an unload on my ex mrs tits face arse etc . I could not cum.

Did what I needed at the time . Calmed my head down. Glad to be off that shit tho

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By *abmale7979Man
over a year ago

Treorchy

I have been on sertraline for about three months now after being on escitalopram for two months but the side effects were horrible so was put on sertraline instead, the side effects are not as bad as escitalopram but I’m finding it really difficult to get a hard on and then when I do it takes me ages to orgasm.

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By *orleyMikeMan
31 weeks ago

Leeds

Just started Sertraline and thought I’d do a search on the forum to see if anything else has been said about it. Surprised at how much has been said and there are loads of mixed experiences with it. Some encouraging and some quite scary. Only been on a few days but already feel ‘high’ / spaced out.

It’s been good to read other people’s experiences though as it’s all new to me.

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By *uicy_peach79Woman
31 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Was on it for almost 4 years worked well but I wanted to feel my emotions again they made me numb, I came off them and haven't needed any since

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By *G LanaTV/TS
31 weeks ago

Gosport

I have recently been put on a low dose of sertraline for anxiety and depression whilst I wait for CBT with the local NHS Talking Therapies provider. I have been on it for a few weeks and I think it helps a little but its hard to tell as I have also been avoiding most of my stressors over the same period.

Actually I think the transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), lifestyle and diet changes are probably helping more.

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By *ancslad250Man
31 weeks ago

Wigan

I've been on it for a few years now and although it stopped the anxiety, it's also got rid of the very happy emotions. I've tried to come off it in the past, but the anxiety comes back and, oh my god, it's trashed my libido and I struggle to cum now

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By *oonwitch_and_RainbowCouple (FF)
31 weeks ago

Bradford and Stockport

Sertraline upset my stomach, but Citalopram worked well for me. I did need to go up to the maximum dose (40mg) though. It kept me safe from hurting myself during the final years I was trapped in my abusive marriage.

Now I'm coming off it. The last little bit is proving difficult - awful dizziness, nausea and hot sweats. But I'm down to 5mg a day now, nearly there!

(Moonwitch)

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By *orleyMikeMan
31 weeks ago

Leeds

"I've been on it for a few years now and although it stopped the anxiety, it's also got rid of the very happy emotions. I've tried to come off it in the past, but the anxiety comes back and, oh my god, it's trashed my libido and I struggle to cum now

A few people have said the same about happy emotions and libido. Have you tried anything else?

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By *igjonny090Man
31 weeks ago

blackpool and Manchester

I was on sertraline for about 4 years and it was ok to begin with but I’m pretty sure that was placebo effect and it got prescribed more and more, now I’m on venlafaxine and it’s made my mood a lot better, my libido is still lower than normal but my creativity is back

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By *aughtystaffs60Couple
31 weeks ago

Staffordshire

Was prescribed it by GP when I was going through divorce. Took it for a fortnight, hated the taste in my mouth, we reached an amicable settlement, let her have the house and I took the pension. Problems solved. No more depression LOL.

I think I just needed a break from a hopeless marriage. Possibly there is something going on in your life that you need a break from. Talking therapy helped too and made me realise that going back was not an option. Never looked back since. I do realise I am lucky and do not have a propensity to depression.

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By *abulous guyMan
31 weeks ago

West Yorkshire

"I was on sertraline for about 4 years and it was ok to begin with but I’m pretty sure that was placebo effect and it got prescribed more and more, now I’m on venlafaxine and it’s made my mood a lot better, my libido is still lower than normal but my creativity is back "

I doubt there's any "placebo effect"with antidepressants or with any medication as a matter of fact

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By *inkPomPomWoman
31 weeks ago

Isle of Man

I take sertraline and its made such a difference to my busy brain and balanced out the emotional dips

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By *iverredMan
31 weeks ago

Aberystwyth

Been on them now for several years due to anxiety. Has helped me, but as yoh say its hard to ejaculate during sex

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

Been using for 4 months now. It’s lowered my sex drive (to maybe normal levels), no issues with erections (quite the opposite) but I do struggle to ejaculate from anything except sex (and even then it can take up to an hour of fast hard pumping).

Pros out way the cons for me.

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By *oonwitch_and_RainbowCouple (FF)
31 weeks ago

Bradford and Stockport

I had the problem of struggling to reach orgasm. Horrible being stuck almost there!

I put my biochemist cap on and looked into studies, found various things that had been tried and found to help. The cheapest and easiest to access being citrulline (as citrulline malate). It really did seem to help.

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By *adyElvorynWoman
31 weeks ago

Crawley

I didn’t get on with anti D’s, although I’m not dismissing their usefulness.

Therapy, shadow work, healthy living and mushrooms can all have a decent impact on symptoms.

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By *estivalMan
31 weeks ago

borehamwood

Have been on mertazapine for about 6 months now,they help me sleep and that's about it,but 6 hours sleep is a big improvement on 3 1/2 -4 hours a night

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By *eterleelad12Man
31 weeks ago

peterlee

Fluoxetine made me really lose my marbles I was putting remotes in the fridge, putting towels/boxer shorts in the bin, I was thinking it was 6pm when it was 6am I was completely off my rocker. I ultimately lost my drivers licence for 2 years because I was driving and didn’t know where I was and also lost my partner of 15 years cause she couldn’t cope with me cause I was arguing with her thinking it was her making me lose my mind. They are honestly the devils tablets was the worst 6 months of my life on them.

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By *igjonny090Man
31 weeks ago

blackpool and Manchester

I doubt there's any "placebo effect"with antidepressants or with any medication as a matter of fact "

From my knowledge of chemistry and in particular medicinal chemistry there definitely is a placebo effect for medication hence why they have placebo control groups in trials. I had a positive reaction to them when I first started them but it went after a month or two as the placebo effect wore off and I returned to my mental state before taking them

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By *lueman3Man
31 weeks ago

North

I can only speak for myself and I hated taking it. Taking away the not being able to cum part which was annoying but not everything.

It didn’t work for me at all I found cbd gummies worked for me. But that’s just me not saying it would work for everyone.

The kicker for me was I was still able to be hard as fuck but no cumming and I had no sex in the time could have made some women very happy lol.

Hope everyone finds what works best for them.

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By *entlemanrogueMan
30 weeks ago

Motherwell

I agree

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By *oonwitch_and_RainbowCouple (FF)
30 weeks ago

Bradford and Stockport

I doubt there's any "placebo effect"with antidepressants or with any medication as a matter of fact

Absolutely.

That's literally what the placebo effect is and where the term originated. It's absolutely a thing.

Biochemist hat on lol

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By *iolet_FyreCouple
30 weeks ago

Yateley

"Sertraline . Interesting side effects. No problems getting a hard on, or keeping it.

But Without tearing the skin off it to try an unload on my ex mrs tits face arse etc . I could not cum.

Did what I needed at the time . Calmed my head down. Glad to be off that shit tho

It’s sometimes prescribed to treat premature ejaculation

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By *asoSubMan
30 weeks ago

Brighton

"Sertraline . Interesting side effects. No problems getting a hard on, or keeping it.

But Without tearing the skin off it to try an unload on my ex mrs tits face arse etc . I could not cum.

Did what I needed at the time . Calmed my head down. Glad to be off that shit tho

It’s sometimes prescribed to treat premature ejaculation"

That makes a lot of sense. I can only really cum like once a day maybe twice at a real push. Thats down from like 4 a day

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By *orny PTMan
30 weeks ago

Peterborough

It can leave you numb years later.

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By *lderguy4uMan
30 weeks ago

wirral

I've been on sertraline or similar for 30 years a don't produce seratonin so need it so not all bad

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

"Sertraline . Interesting side effects. No problems getting a hard on, or keeping it.

But Without tearing the skin off it to try an unload on my ex mrs tits face arse etc . I could not cum.

Did what I needed at the time . Calmed my head down. Glad to be off that shit tho

It’s sometimes prescribed to treat premature ejaculation

That makes a lot of sense. I can only really cum like once a day maybe twice at a real push. Thats down from like 4 a day"

Its really annoying, as it seems like you're not enjoying it when you really are! Just frustrating when you cant cum

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By *OTSOSUBTLEMan
30 weeks ago

DUBLIN

Antidepressants are a short-term solution. Cognitive therapy and counselling are important factors too.

The real truth is that most people suffer from depression, but it's masked by drink, drugs, gambling and on some level, this place. A lot of lonely folks are in need of company and intimacy to take away the pain of what it is to be human.

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago

"Antidepressants are a short-term solution. Cognitive therapy and counselling are important factors too.

💯

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By *xposedInTheMaleMan
30 weeks ago

Cambridgeshire

"I doubt there's any "placebo effect"with antidepressants or with any medication as a matter of fact "

Then you probably don't understand what the placebo effect is!

There have been a huge amount of studies to show that it exists. It's probably the thing with the best evidence in all of medicine.

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By *hyGuy_80Man
30 weeks ago

Chorley / Ormskirk. At the mo:

I've benefited from sertraline in the past, and others got shorter periods...

I am not a talker, so other support mechanisms are not good got me, I'm very much an introvert (INFJ aka the counsellor) - and do not open up easily, or often, especially not with strangers, and you can forget about group sessions - talk about my idea of hell!

I am, and have always been, an agony uncle to my friends, family, and colleagues, and have helped people through all sorts of troubling situations - to the extent that I did a counselling qualification years ago, for reassurance that I was handling things the right way...

I've lost my train of thought now and need to get up for work lol...

I agree, antidepressants are over-prescribed, and an easy option... But that doesn't mean they're not a good option, or the best option in a lot of cases...

Thankfully there's far less stigma attached to them nowadays, and it's more socially acceptable to open up and admit you're struggling...

It's okay to not be okay 🙏🏻

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By *unlifeMan
30 weeks ago

Liverpool

I take and took this and others. Reduce the dose, estimulate with more sex, and take a 1/10 of viagra every now and then

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By *inkystar1Woman
29 weeks ago

Heathfield

Unfortunately the best (combined) help is therapy. This is either expensive or has a long waiting list."

Not always. My depression and anxiety are a side effect of long covid. So no amount of talking will help.

I take escitalopram as sertraline didn't agree with me

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By *nglo-Indian-DelightCouple
29 weeks ago

Worcestershire

Thankyou for posting this im currently off sick from my work due to mental health issues. I personally email joe at the samaritans for ongoing chat and support. Stay well everyone x.

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By *G LanaTV/TS
29 weeks ago

Gosport

"Thankyou for posting this im currently off sick from my work due to mental health issues. I personally email joe at the samaritans for ongoing chat and support. Stay well everyone x."

Hope you start to feel better and more able to cope soon. x

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By *untime40Man
27 weeks ago

Greenwich

"Thankyou for posting this im currently off sick from my work due to mental health issues. I personally email joe at the samaritans for ongoing chat and support. Stay well everyone x."

I was off work for 4 months in jan this year came out of nowhere couldn’t leave the house after 4 weeks of really bad side effects bad dreams , fear ,seeing things that was not there I started to get better I’m more or less there now as with others takes forever to cum but my life is back now .

My advice stick with them talk to friends and family about how your feeling hold in there

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By *G LanaTV/TS
27 weeks ago

Gosport

"Thankyou for posting this im currently off sick from my work due to mental health issues. I personally email joe at the samaritans for ongoing chat and support. Stay well everyone x.

My advice stick with them talk to friends and family about how your feeling hold in there "

Glad to hear your recovering, sounds like you've had a rough journey.

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By *issandSub77Couple
26 weeks ago

Wakefield

Update on mine. I'm going to start being weened off Sertraline from next week as all they are doing now is making me SO numb. Not looking forward to this bit. They are then putting me on mertazapine see if they help.

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By *irestorm 500Couple
26 weeks ago

coventry

"Update on mine. I'm going to start being weened off Sertraline from next week as all they are doing now is making me SO numb. Not looking forward to this bit. They are then putting me on mertazapine see if they help. "

My son is finding this on sertraline, his emotions are non existent ,he can't find happiness in anything or even being upset and it is worse now that his dose has been increased.

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By *arrenhertsmanMan
26 weeks ago

Hatfield

I self diagnosed they were ( setraline) doing me more harm then good and came off and told doctor to her face why … my depression is now managed without medication and I can say I’m better off without the setraline …. Imo awful drug and glad I came off when I did as it would have taken over and destroyed my life …mental health is important as is listening to g p but listen to you body .. listen to you mind if you have too..

Good luck to anyone battling some demons … it can be done .. drugs may help some … in which case I’m pleased and glad for you … but if drugs don’t help … talk to gp and take down control back

Soz min rant and sermon there … good luck to everyone .. it’s not a nice place to be I know that

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

First time poster- I was on sertaline for about six months and in that time my anxiety and low mood have decreased dramatically and I’ve found a new lease on life. With this confidence boost, naturally I became more sexually active. Frustratingly, the meds made it near impossible to reach climax.

I eventually with the guidance of my doctor switched from sertraline to mirtazipine and not only is my wang as hard as a prosthetic leg & I can finish but I find myself enjoy sexual activity that much more.

(Also, I am sleeping like a rock now whereas before I was waking up in the middle of the night).

This is only MY experience though. Please work with your doctor or MH practitioner if you have one.

I also did 12 weeks of cognitive behavioural therapy through NHS talking therapies which really helped!

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By *oonwitch_and_RainbowCouple (FF)
25 weeks ago

Bradford and Stockport

After many months of weaning down from 40mg, I'm now completely off Citalopram, after 5 years on it. Had a real challenge with the last bit, awful dizziness, nausea and hot sweats.

Still struggling with sleep a bit but then I'be also been really busy and having a joint pain flare.

I'm really happy to find that I don't need meds in my new life (I had to go on them as I was suicidal due to being a disabled person trapped in an abusive marriage).

Onwards! And best wishes to everyone dealing with this in any regard.

(MW)

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By *arrenhertsmanMan
25 weeks ago

Hatfield

"After many months of weaning down from 40mg, I'm now completely off Citalopram, after 5 years on it. Had a real challenge with the last bit, awful dizziness, nausea and hot sweats.

Still struggling with sleep a bit but then I'be also been really busy and having a joint pain flare.

I'm really happy to find that I don't need meds in my new life (I had to go on them as I was suicidal due to being a disabled person trapped in an abusive marriage).

Onwards! And best wishes to everyone dealing with this in any regard.

(MW)"

Pleased to read you have improved and enjoying your new life … best regard and wishes

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By *entakuruMan
25 weeks ago

What's actually worse is they prescribe the cheapest first rather than the most effective and only move to the 'better' stuff eh the first option proves ineffective or counter-effective.

I place a large amount of blame on the collapse of my last serious relationship on the meds she was prescribed. Undoubtedly she needed medication. But the stuff they put her on (which iirc was sertraline). It might have leveled her massive mood swings out but also seemed to kill off any kind of positive emotions and affection towards me and brought out a really ugly, cold and calculating side of her personality. Thing is at the time it wasn't easy to identify the difference as it was a gradual thing over a few months, and it was only after things had gone irrevocably South and I'd had a year or so to reflect I realised the timeline matched up and nothing else had happened that would explain the profound personality shift. On a physical level it had a profound effect too, her body was no longer as sexually responsive, we went from an absolutely top tier sex life to, well one that was barely there and felt like a chore.

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By *entakuruMan
25 weeks ago

Actually no it was Citalopram now I've seen it mentioned above. I always forget the name for some reason.

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By *ymbunny99Woman
25 weeks ago

sheerness

I have recently been prescribed sentraline and my goodness I have never been so exhausted, I use them as sleeping tablets, not sure if it is the side effects or my mind has quietened down for the first time in about 10 years and now it is time to sleep, but I struggle to stay awake

Because of the exhaustion my gp prescribed Citalopram but after just 3 days my mind was frantic, so straight back into sentraline, will put up with the exhaustion

Have been waiting for talking therapies for months and was told because I am a complex case the waiting list is even longer (make that make sense lol)

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By *tr8ty7Man
25 weeks ago

Coventry

My personal opinion. Try therapy and self care, but recognise it doesn't always work.

I am alive because of sertraline. It takes the edge off the worst feelings (though its worse initially you have to be patient and give it 2 months) easy to say when youre desperate or dont see it as a real illness.

But therapy if you can afford it and definitely self care. Silly as it sounds a 3 minute cold shower every morning, a long walk or run. I cannot stress these things enough I promise from experience.

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By *untime40Man
25 weeks ago

Greenwich

"I have recently been prescribed sentraline and my goodness I have never been so exhausted, I use them as sleeping tablets, not sure if it is the side effects or my mind has quietened down for the first time in about 10 years and now it is time to sleep, but I struggle to stay awake

Because of the exhaustion my gp prescribed Citalopram but after just 3 days my mind was frantic, so straight back into sentraline, will put up with the exhaustion

Have been waiting for talking therapies for months and was told because I am a complex case the waiting list is even longer (make that make sense lol) "

If your feeling tired all day move the time you take them to the evening I could not sleep on them I spoke to the doc he told me to move to the morning you do feel tired all day then lay there at night struggling to sleep

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By *OTSOSUBTLEMan
24 weeks ago

DUBLIN

Anti-depressants are a short-term solution to take the edge off how you are feeling. Changes in lifestyle and thinking are also important as these can be at the root cause. I used to suffer from Depression and was on meds for a year. I now know what my triggers are to feeling low and can, for the most part, recognise if a spiral is commencing and then step away from the issue. I spent a year in therapy, which really helped. The thing is, you have to realise that being human is difficult. We are complex machines that need to be maintained correctly. A Ferrari will not run correctly if it's out of tune. Also, there is nothing wrong with feeling low. Mental illness is the last taboo for people to chat about. We will quite happily tell people we have cancer or need a bypass but we won't tell people we are feeling down in ourselves. There is no shame in feeling low. The big shame is not being able to chat about it.

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

Sertraline worked for me, although did gain some weight, the odd night of insomnia. Downside was sometimes stopped me achieving orgasm (blessing sometimes). The worst bit was trying to get off them, had horrible withdrawal so ended up back on and them weaned myself off over a longer period than Dr’s suggested. Citalopram didnt work for me, had split second black outs on that stuff

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By *offeeLoverMan
24 weeks ago

Cheltenham

Because more people are open about mental health and stresses in life. Wasn’t talked about before. That’s why

I was on it and it helped as I don’t want to kill myself anymore

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By *oShrinkingVioletWoman
24 weeks ago

the land of unicorns and fairytales

Setraline for me is one of those ones that send me off my rocker !! I can’t take ssri I can only take SNRI and it was me who discovered that not my doctors when I researched the ones that kept making my issues worse every time they wanted to wean me off one as I’d been on them too long thankfully they’ve kept me on venlafaxine now for the last 12 years and a wee mertazapine top up as on max legal dose so no where else to go

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By (user no longer on site)
24 weeks ago

I've taken Setraline (100mg) ever since a horrendous event in my life.

I still like a healthy lifestyle, I train, eat a generally healthy diet, have a good support network, practice mindfulness and yoga and read a lot.

They definitely take the edge off. I've been told that I may be a bit too numb, but I'd rather be that way than feeling suicidal or hating everything.

I'm here for a good time, not a long time.

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By *ongandharderMan
24 weeks ago

Rotherham

Have people looked into Bupropion

To counteract the negative sertraline effects

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By *uriousCouple14Couple
23 weeks ago

West Lothian

Please remember..if you were diabetic youd take it insulin..

Mental health is no different to physical health.. its just the absence of required chemicals etc.

Speak to your Dr.. dont be ashamed..

Be the best you for you..and dont worry about other people's opinions.

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

I’ve suffered mental health since I was 17 I’m now 48 I’ve been on every anti depressant going and continue to be on them I don’t think they are over prescribed mental health is in the up in this country

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By *lame It on the BoabyMan
23 weeks ago

Canonmills / Stockbridge, Edinburgh

I’ve recently been put on Sertraline, with the dose to be increased gradually. Haven’t noticed much effect yet but fingers crossed it starts to help soon.

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By *CExeCouple
23 weeks ago

Hong-Kong/Exeter

Having Bipolar, I'm not allowed to have antidepressants in case they trigger mania. Great news when you're in a low place, along with the Depression & Anxiety service not being available.

I've found that really adhering to a proper routine to get circadian rhythm working helps a lot with low mood. Set wake up and bed times and eating at the same time every day where possible. If you're struggling with Sertraline and other AD's, building in some circadian rhythm routine will help.

On a side note, my mother has been on Sertraline for years and it's been pretty effective. A recent low mood episode saw the dosage upped and she's very much back to herself, so it's certainly effective for some.

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By (user no longer on site)
23 weeks ago

Sertraline user here and have been for over a decade.

Has numbed me in some aspects of life, in terms of reading situations I just breeze past them, which comes across as insensitive at times, yet I'm unaware that I've done it.

Also, sometimes makes climax an issue!

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By *attooedlad199521Man
23 weeks ago

near

Regular sertaline user for around a year people slag anti depressants off but they truly are life savers I don’t know where I would be without them after somthing traumatic happened in my life these things saved me

If anyone has any question or just wants to reach out to talk about things my phones always on just message and can call me or whatever DONT SUFFER ALONE

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By (user no longer on site)
22 weeks ago

I’ve been prescribed Citalopram in the past and it really worked for me. I was on 20mg every morning, I was taken off it as I no longer needed it.

With antidepressant it’s trial and error it’s a case of seeing what works.

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By *ig boy manchesterMan
22 weeks ago

manchester

Im on citilopram 20mg and they are helping me contact me if you like

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By *e-OptimistMan
22 weeks ago

Stalybridge

I think that they are sometimes prescribed too easily. I went to the GP recently with a bad back and she didn't want to give me painkillers but thought that happy pills were OK. Weird!

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
22 weeks ago

North West

I have been on sertraline a while now and they have helped me immensely. I am ocd and have anxiety both those together cause me a great deal of stress

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By *ungle VIP 1Man
22 weeks ago

colchester

Starting counselling next week, tried medication years ago but didnt suite me. Find it better to talk and try understand why I feel like I feel some days. Happy friday everyone, your not alone

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By (user no longer on site)
22 weeks ago

I agree. I was having trouble sleeping and my doctor instantly recommended prescribing antidepressants.

No way was I going to agree to that.

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By *onMogsMan
22 weeks ago

Lincoln

My anxiety is really really bad and I could do with some sort of anti depressant, the only worry is I don’t it want it to kill my sex drive

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By *ungle VIP 1Man
22 weeks ago

colchester

"My anxiety is really really bad and I could do with some sort of anti depressant, the only worry is I don’t it want it to kill my sex drive "

Try exercising if you dont already, certainly helping me, wish ya luck

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By *enerationfornicationMan
22 weeks ago

not far from

"Here's a breakdown of mental health support options:

Samaritans:

Phone: 116 123 (free, 24/7)

Website: Samaritans

NHS Talking Therapies:

For: People in England aged 18 or over

Conditions treated: Depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, etc.

How to access: Speak to your GP or contact the talking therapies service directly

Mind website

Mind Legal Advice:

For: Legal advice related to mental health, mental capacity, community care, human rights, and discrimination/equality

Hub of Hope:

For: Finding local mental health charities

Website: Hub of Hope

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK:

For: Compassionate and understanding support for those with mental health concerns or thoughts of suicide

Phone: 0800 587 0800

Hours: 6 pm - midnight, every day

111

You can lead a horse to water, doesn't mean it will drink.

Life in general is hard for everyone. Some of us more than others. Everyone is in a mad rush and no one stops to take time to breathe.

There are loads of intergenerational mental health issues which are compounded and stigmatised.

Sitting jn a room and talking can be hard for many

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By *enerationfornicationMan
22 weeks ago

not far from

"My anxiety is really really bad and I could do with some sort of anti depressant, the only worry is I don’t it want it to kill my sex drive

Try exercising if you dont already, certainly helping me, wish ya luck"

This might seem foolish, but try it. Go to a shop/garden centre and buy seeds to grow something (I know it's s bit early, but peas are good)

Plant it in a pot and watch it grow. You'd be surprised with the satisfaction that it can create for many individuals

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By *tr8ty7Man
22 weeks ago

Coventry

"My anxiety is really really bad and I could do with some sort of anti depressant, the only worry is I don’t it want it to kill my sex drive

Try exercising if you dont already, certainly helping me, wish ya luck"

Everyone is different. For me Setting a goal helps. There's a reason to get up. (More than just work or life) . Couch to 5k was fantastic for me. But if your fitter the same principle. And j cannot recommend enough a cold shower when you get to 3minutes. It's not nice, but it will liven you. And it gets easier.

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By *tr8ty7Man
22 weeks ago

Coventry

I would agree to an extent. People need to change their lifestyle to help them selves. And recognise this earlier. Easier said than done, because people have life necessities (work, family, etc) . Or vices that dont help such as addiction. However I know without prescription drugs i would have been found on the rail track.

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By *WEHighlanderMan
22 weeks ago

Colchester

"There are so many anti-depressants being prescribed.

The thread Sertraline was so popular, and hopefully helpful, it'd be good to continue."

I was on Sertraline for over 10 years 200mg for service related PTSD. I came off in the summer because I got fed up with one of the side effects which is excessive sweating.

I learned however in the past couple of weeks that in some countries Sertraline is used off label as a chemical castration. I did Google confirm it and it seems it’s true.

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By *G LanaTV/TS
22 weeks ago

Gosport

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By *G LanaTV/TS
22 weeks ago

Gosport

"There are so many anti-depressants being prescribed.

The thread Sertraline was so popular, and hopefully helpful, it'd be good to continue.

I was on Sertraline for over 10 years 200mg for service related PTSD. I came off in the summer because I got fed up with one of the side effects which is excessive sweating.

I learned however in the past couple of weeks that in some countries Sertraline is used off label as a chemical castration. I did Google confirm it and it seems it’s true.

It is not my understanding of how sertraline is used in the treatment of sex offenders.

In jurisdictions like the UK, Sweden, and parts of the US, clinicians may prescribe sertraline or fluoxetine (Prozac) to individuals convicted of sexual offenses or those with hypersexual disorders. The reasons are:

They help in targeting "Obsessive" Thoughts, Sertraline is highly effective at reducing intrusive or obsessive thoughts. In forensic psychiatry, it’s used to help patients stop obsessing over sexual fantasies, making them more receptive to therapy. This is considered a safety first approach before true chemical castration as these drugs (anti-androgens) can cause severe bone loss, metabolic changes, and heart issues. SSRIs are seen as a "softer," safer starting point. Sertaline along with other SSRIs do commonly cause delayed ejaculation and reduced libido as side effects, doctors "utilize" these side effects as the primary goal of the treatment.

Treatments like leuprorelin (a drug I know pretty well) and decapeptyl are far more practical at actual chemical castration as they only require an injection every 90 days and actually wipe out testosterone production almost entirely whilst sertraline doesn't significantly reduce testosterone and requires a daily dose meaning there is a much greater chance of dosages being missed.

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By *pool-funMan
22 weeks ago

Liverpool

Regular sex is a great medication for a host of conditions

Sadly you can’t get it on prescription

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By *smith87Man
22 weeks ago

totton

I'm on venlafaxine 75 mg. Being misdiagnosed as I awaiting ADHD and autism diagnosis

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By *abulous guyMan
21 weeks ago

West Yorkshire

"There are so many anti-depressants being prescribed.

The thread Sertraline was so popular, and hopefully helpful, it'd be good to continue.

I was on Sertraline for over 10 years 200mg for service related PTSD. I came off in the summer because I got fed up with one of the side effects which is excessive sweating.

I learned however in the past couple of weeks that in some countries Sertraline is used off label as a chemical castration. I did Google confirm it and it seems it’s true.

But did it affect u in the sex department?

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By *WEHighlanderMan
21 weeks ago

Colchester

"There are so many anti-depressants being prescribed.

The thread Sertraline was so popular, and hopefully helpful, it'd be good to continue.

I was on Sertraline for over 10 years 200mg for service related PTSD. I came off in the summer because I got fed up with one of the side effects which is excessive sweating.

I learned however in the past couple of weeks that in some countries Sertraline is used off label as a chemical castration. I did Google confirm it and it seems it’s true.

But did it affect u in the sex department?"

Actually, no it didn’t. I have been on Viagra since before my PTSD diagnosis but that problem has been put down to the PTSD so that pre-dates the Sertraline.

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By *abulous guyMan
21 weeks ago

West Yorkshire

Ah ok.

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By *roxibear70Man
15 weeks ago

Cheshire

Ive been on sertraline for over 10yrs with bad depression im currently on 200mg

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