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emma05893
emma05893

This is my first time posting so please bear with me. I have been on fluoxetine for many years for depression and anxiety. A few years ago I tried to come off them because 'I was better' and I was in an anxiety hole for about a week. About 2 months again I stupidly tried to come off them to have a baby. Since last week the anxiety has hit me like a tonne of bricks. I'm a mess. I have been taking my tablets again for 7 days but still don't feel any better. Because I recovered much sooner after the last episode I'm scared that I will never get better again. Can anyone offer any similar experiences or encouraging words?

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  • dawn57104
    dawn57104 emma05893

    Posted

    Take one day at a time is the best advice i can say to anyone struggling with depression/anxiety.

    Maybe try kalms to see if they might help lessen the aniety a bit?

    • emma05893
      emma05893 dawn57104

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply. Do you suffer with this? Do kalms work for you? X
    • dawn57104
      dawn57104 emma05893

      Posted

      I do Emma yes, I am also on citalopram 20mg daily for depression also.

      I find the kalms helps me a lot with the anxiety, you get a months worth of tablets in a box so it is a help there and it is 1 or 2 a day i think.

      hope this helps

  • richard89308
    richard89308 emma05893

    Posted

    you need to regard your baby in this decision because they will also be feeling the effects of the drugs and that may be detrimental later on in development stages.

    I would definitely consult with a midwife about this.

    • emma05893
      emma05893 richard89308

      Posted

      Sorry I'm not actually pregnant. I came off them in the hope of trying but there's no way I would subject a baby to these drugs.

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