"i started 50mg of sertraline bc of depression, racing thoughts and lots of suicidal urges/thoughts. i&#039;ve been on the meds for 3 weeks now. i haven&#039;t had those major depressed moments like i did. its like all that crazy head stuff fell away. i&#039;m not super anxious anymore either. i feel calmer and less stressed/angry. i had a lot going on. i decided to get help instead of trying to do this alone. i have had some insomnia but if that&#039;s my only side effect, i will take it!! in the past i always stopped treatment when i started feeling better...this time i&#039;m going to continue for my own safety. depression is not a good place to be. wish all readers the best!"