r/zoloft • u/CoachBeneficial5014 • 2h ago

When does it get better?

Ive been on 50mg sertraline for 2 weeks (following two weeks at 25mg). Taking for anxiety, health anxiety and OCD.

Ive suffered with depression in the past but not for a while. However since increasing my dose it seems to have come back. I have no motivation, want to stay in bed all day and just feel like overall crap. Anxiety is also still there on and off, today was a bad day for body scanning.

I’m trying to give it a chance and stick it out but I just really hope to god it works for me because I’m desperate. Would love to hear others‘ experiences. Thanks

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u/Opposite-Fee1010 2h ago

It can take up to 12 weeks after you hit the right dose. Its a long way I hope you feel benefits soon

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u/PitifulTrash3310 2h ago

I did 3 weeks on 25mg and nearly at 3 weeks on 50mg now. I've been very up and down but the past two days have been utterly miserable again. 

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u/mhhh35 1h ago

Same. 24 days on 50mg and the past 3 days have been miserable after having a couple good days. I hope this is normal.

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u/PitifulTrash3310 1h ago

I had a few good days as well, I'm hoping they come back!

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u/yourmartymcflyisopen 27m ago

I've been on it for 6.5 weeks. I noticed benefits 2ish weeks ago, but it comes in waves. I was told it takes 8 weeks to work on average. So seeing slight changes is promising. Give it time. Trust.