Firstly, this is not directed to any particular individual(s) nor am I suggesting anyone should follow my example - you should always discuss with your Health provider/GP in the first instance as I did.
Although I am in what I like to think is a relatively good place in my life I am still on 100mg Setraline as I still have a propensity for irrational thoughts which leads to me overthink and dwell on matters and which, in turn, can lead to episodes of anxiety. For me the Setraline appears to work well but it took me a while to figure out that - from a personal perspective - if I took half in the AM on waking and the other half in the early evening their efficacy upon my 'well being' is much more tolerable. A bit like a gradual and steady release - a sort of 'top up', I guess - instead of one main hit which is then expected to last a full 24 hours.
I had initial side effects of diarrhoea when I was taking the full 100 mg dosage in one go and it did take several weeks to settle so perseverance is the key. Any prescribed meds are not immediate one-hit wonders so it is imperative that once prescribed you persevere with them. They can - and will - work but it undoubtedly helps, as others have previously said, to rethink your life strategy by cutting out the crap i.e. start eating more healthy and lighter meals especially in the evening, reducing the booze, taking regular moderate exercise and, afterwards, a nice bath/shower and occasional early night with a good book (deffo not television). And before dropping off to sleep spend a few moments - working from the feet up - by tensing and releasing the various muscles in your legs, buttocks, arms, abdomen/chest, shoulders and even face. This helps to release the tension in your body. Pamper time I call it but it does work and leads to a more relaxing, deep and refreshing sleep.
Obviously, you still need to make time for friends and family but a much more 'together' you will mean a much more pleasant and companionable existence.
Although I am in what I like to think is a relatively good place in my life I am still on 100mg Setraline as I still have a propensity for irrational thoughts which leads to me overthink and dwell on matters and which, in turn, can lead to episodes of anxiety. For me the Setraline appears to work well but it took me a while to figure out that - from a personal perspective - if I took half in the AM on waking and the other half in the early evening their efficacy upon my 'well being' is much more tolerable. A bit like a gradual and steady release - a sort of 'top up', I guess - instead of one main hit which is then expected to last a full 24 hours.
I had initial side effects of diarrhoea when I was taking the full 100 mg dosage in one go and it did take several weeks to settle so perseverance is the key. Any prescribed meds are not immediate one-hit wonders so it is imperative that once prescribed you persevere with them. They can - and will - work but it undoubtedly helps, as others have previously said, to rethink your life strategy by cutting out the crap i.e. start eating more healthy and lighter meals especially in the evening, reducing the booze, taking regular moderate exercise and, afterwards, a nice bath/shower and occasional early night with a good book (deffo not television). And before dropping off to sleep spend a few moments - working from the feet up - by tensing and releasing the various muscles in your legs, buttocks, arms, abdomen/chest, shoulders and even face. This helps to release the tension in your body. Pamper time I call it but it does work and leads to a more relaxing, deep and refreshing sleep.
Obviously, you still need to make time for friends and family but a much more 'together' you will mean a much more pleasant and companionable existence.
