Antidepressants

At the risk of branding myself as a nutter.
Here goes have you thought of trying humming
I looked into it following finding self humming when at lowest plus struggling around on crutches. Stopped when household complained so can’t comment on its effect
Friend was concerned sister who has dementia was humming whilst he was talking on phone
Lots on net - one link below

medium.com/beingwell/did-you-know-humming-has-incredible-mental-health-benefits-7866d21de5a7

The science behind it humming stimulates the vagus nerve which has a positive effect on heart rate variability
Both regulate all sorts of things in body
Think yoga OM is humming which is used as an aid for meditation and calming the mind.
Try combining with breathing exercises
If does not do any good it certainly won’t do any harm

Not for me to comment but check on net all doses should be there
From recollection I was prescribed 50 mg and t think dose recommended for older patients was half that but don’t take my word for that
Hope things turn out OK

Hi Atqui, I think 50mg is the lowest dose… I am on it. A friend advised me to take the tablet in the morning with food - taking it that time of day lessens any sleep disturbance. I did find it took a long time to work (months), but it was worth it to get me through a stressful time.
It has actually helped me to sleep… hopefully it will help you too in the near future. Good luck…

That’s interesting about the dose Gwyllt. The mental health nurse ( not GP ) said start on low dose but I have been prescribed 50 mg

I believe sertraline is very effective for some
I was prescribed sertraline when depressed whilst on steroids
Developed anxiety possibly similar timing to yourself in early hours. As well as during the day Given something for that and developed bad dreams and restless legs Came of the lot as I was also having suicidal thoughts
At time I found article with people reporting the generic version was somehow different to the branded drug
Sorry have no longer got the details but it might be worth you searching yourself. As I am not totally sure of any details as wasn’t in best place at time
Equally I react badly to many drugs and was told by pharmacist that side effects can lessen if you stick with it
Don’t know how old you are but check the dose as older patient should be given lower dose

I am on sertraline and have been for 2 years. No side effects at all. I was put on it as I had anxiety due to my husbands ill health and was very uptight. I also sometimes take zopiclone which is a sleeping tablet but usually just take a half tablet

I have found that Sertraline has been a lifesaver in the past year.