> > > I am suffering from Dystymia and SAD
> >
> > SAD = Social Anxiety Disorder
> > SAD = Seasonal Affective Disorder
> >
> > Which one?
>
> #==> The first one... Social Anxiety ;=)
>
> > My reaction to sertraline was similar to yours in some ways: brain fog; apathy; amotivation.
>
> #==> What did help you?
We are still working on that one. My case is an unusual type of bipolar disorder that is difficult to treat. Sertraline was not a good drug for me. Apparently, it is a bad drug for you, too. There are other drugs to choose from. I do better on SNRI drugs like venlafaxine (Effexor) and duloxetine (Cymbalta). If you want to try another SSRI, escitalopram (Lexapro) is often chosen first by psychiatrists. I'm going to try vortioxetine (Trintellix) next.
It is unreasonable for you to be asked to continue taking sertraline. I would recommend that you see another doctor.
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