How do you stay patient with an increase on sertraline?

Hi, randy!
It sounds as if you're experiencing the "roller coaster effect". You're having ups and downs while your metabolism is still adjusting to the medication but it also sounds like you're well on your way. It's hard to stay patient when all you want is to feel better and that time is coming soon.
As Tygwyn said, find ways to distract yourself. Take a long walk, read a good book, watch an old favorite movie, develop your hobbies. Try to stay positive and don't dwell on any negatives!

For me it was distraction , a walk and a talk to people I meet on the way , gardening etc anything that makes your mind focus on something other than you . I would go for a short drive , it made me concentrate on driving, and nothing else . You may not even the bad times reducing as they surely will.