On sertaline for mental disturbance, depression and anxiety. How can I fight my lifelessness?
Patient: i dont want to live problems r so overwhelming i cry loads i shake loads i sleep more than anyone i know i dont want to eat i dont get out of bed fr wks at a time i dont go outside oftern my doc gave me sertaline 100ml but i dont feel there working is there anything stronger i can take doc said i have depression and anxiety bn on tabs now since nov shouldnt they be working by now Doctor: Hello.....       Thanks for your query. I understand your concern with depressive symptoms. Sertraline is a standard antidepressant that is prescribed to alleviate depressive symptoms. However, antidepressants take atleast 6 weeks to start acting. Hence, you need to be patient. Many other effective classes of antidepressants like SNRI's and TCA's are available in addition to psychotherapy (eg cognitive behavioural therapy). So please do not lose hope.  Regards Dr Sundar Psychiatrist