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Hi I need some hope, is there light at the end if the tunnel? I'm on my 7th day of 20mg fluoxetine and Ifeel horrendous, I have an upset stomach, nausau, feel weak, heart palpitations (but feel like I being them on myself because I'm so anxious) can't sleep, my anxiety is through the roof and have hot/cold flushes.
What's everyone else's situation? How long was it until you started to feel you again? I'm going to try and go out today too take my mind off everything even though I feel dreadful.
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Neondreams Arya287
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I started on 20mg fluoxetine in February after years on different dosages of other medications. It took a little while to get used to it, as it always does, but I can honestly say for the last 4+ months I have never felt better! There are still a few side effects I could do without, namely affecting my stomach, but it's worth it to feel like I'm 'of sane mind' for the first time in 30 years! I am less anxious, not depressed, less paranoid and less likely to get emotional for no reason (I do still have emotions and feelings, which is marvellous!)
I know this could just be because it's the right medication for me - but hopefully you will find this too!
I never want to come off fluoxetine - it's perfect!
Arya287 Neondreams
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I'm going through the motions right now, part of me wants to stop the other part says keep on going. My doctor told me I have to give it a chance to build up into my system and warned me about the side effects because he knows I have really bad health anxiety. I'm starting to do mindfulness now to get me through these hard days.
Hearing your story has given me hope. Thank you. X
Neondreams Arya287
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karen76145 Arya287
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The loss of appetite was an interesting one for me - my previous medication caused my appetite to be enhanced and I consequently put on quite a lot of weight. So I had been on weight watchers for six months before I started on this - I have lots a significant amount since then but I couldn't tell you whether that's down to the drugs or not! I've spent the last two weeks craving crisps though so any lost appetite I've felt has certainly gone!
Arya287 karen76145
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I always take my meds with food, I don't care how sick I feel lol. Gone out for the first time in days also, and noticed I'm not so anxious like I use to be so that's a good sign. Just take it day by day, little steps I suppose.
I was really anxious about starting medication again, because of the side effects, but in the long run will be better for it. Thanks for your help x
Arya287 Neondreams
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Well done on getting out though! It's the first step!
As long as you're eating something, you should be okay - I would speak to your doctor if it continues just in case. I wouldn't worry about big meals, eating little and often can be good for the body anyway!
The other side effect I noticed is feeling dizzy - but I'm not sure if that's purely down to the meds, cos it could be due to the weight loss, the weather and the fact that I'm planning my wedding and just bought a house (which would be stressful even to those who didn't have mental health issues!). Just something to watch out for and not be too alarmed if it happens!!
Arya287 Neondreams
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Entering week 2 now and must say starting to feel a little better, I'm a lot more talkative, my appetite is coming back and those horrible hot flushes have gone. I still have a bit of an upset stomach and feel sick from time to time but not 24/7. Also still have a lot of nervous energy and have a little brain fog, as for the palpitations I think I'm the cause of them as I'm so anxious but I'm getting a hold of them and tend to ignore them now instead of reacting to them - I don't know if anyone else is the same but I always feel worse in the morning kind of like a hangover feeling but as the day goes on I'm okay. Hope things are on the up now, as I could dowith some luck!
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The upset stomach is a common side effect, and it's something I still get - my doctor told me it's so common that I just feel like I have to deal with it now, if this is my only issue then it's all good! 😃
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