
Suggest Remedies For Knotting Sensation In Upper Abdomen While On Sertraline

Question: I ve been on 200mg sertraline 8 weeks. Are depressed mood and motivation the last symptoms to lift? How can i get rid of knotted feeling in upper abdomen
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
Depressed mood can take 6 to 8 weeks to start improving. You are on the tail end of that. If you don't feel at least 50% better in another week, I would cross-taper to a different antidepressant. Motivation can be the last thing to lift, but your mood should be improving by now.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Depressed mood can take 6 to 8 weeks to start improving. You are on the tail end of that. If you don't feel at least 50% better in another week, I would cross-taper to a different antidepressant. Motivation can be the last thing to lift, but your mood should be improving by now.
Dr Sheppe
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj


Yes mood improving, but still got knotted feeling.....had both pneumonia and labyrinthitis in last 2 months also. Will that hold back my depression?
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Yes, physical illness can extend the course of a depressive episode.
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Yes, physical illness can extend the course of a depressive episode.
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Dr. Sonia Raina


How can i relieve the knotted feeling? Apart from taking propranalol, deep breathing and distractions?
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This anxiety should improve with antidepressant treatment in the same time frame that depression should improve. Cognitive behavior therapy may also help. I do offer text-based therapy via my private link below if you are interested.
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This anxiety should improve with antidepressant treatment in the same time frame that depression should improve. Cognitive behavior therapy may also help. I do offer text-based therapy via my private link below if you are interested.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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