starting sertraline (very scared)
Hi everyone, I need to hear your opinions about Sertraline as I was recently prescribed it (50mg) due to my severe anxiety. I fainted at work 2 months ago cos of stress and anxiety - which I didn’t know it was that bad at the time. Previously, I have been able to manage my mental health through the help of my family and friends, but lately life has been challenging hence I think I need a little bit more support.
For context, I have always been an anxious and panicky person (sometimes I get panic attacks for not having panic attacks - cos I’m so “used” to it😭). I know that being on medication is for the best, but I’m very nervous about starting it due to the side effects which I understand is normal and different for people. I have seen quite alot of negative reviews about the med, my husband even had sleep paralysis when he tried Sertraline which he ended up having to change to other SSRIs.
I am just tired of feeling like I am stressing out so much, I have forgotten how I was like before I fainted.