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2 Weeks In *it works*

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Hi, cut a long story short, im two weeks into fluoxetine 20MG per day to treat major reactive depression and i have to say after a bad 2 weeks, the drug finally seems to have kicked in, i've been feeling fine for 2 1/2 days now which is unusual.

Obviously i can feel the depression is still there cause im not 100% and i still have the unrealistic/irrational feelings going through my head but its a hell of a lot easier to deal with them and just try and push them out.

I dont feel tired and exhausted, im not constantly down, i feel like doing things again, i'm eating again... rather than spending the day on the sofa in a quilt praying for an end to the situation.

So for anyone on fluoxetine, it DOES work, just give it time and keep your head up. Good luck to all of you guys.

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I'm on it for the second time after trying 3 others so i hope it works..i'm intending to take it properly this time because last time i often forgot to take it etc. Was just wondering did you drink any alcohol at all when on these tablets?
  • steve1983
    steve1983

    Posted

    I'm holding out hope that it does work, I felt great yesterday but now i'm back down again.

    I just really want it to kick in and help. I'm not strong enough to get through it alone but these stories really are giving me hope.

    Thank you so much

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    It defo works...but with me things got worse before they got better. the first 2-3 weeks of taking them I was a mess....more anxious than ever and also exhausted!!! I am now in the 6th week and I don't feel so negative and I have even 'voluntarily' started have contact with people again and not worrying so much about what they think. The most important help for me was support, support from your family is a fantastic medicine!!! Keep your chin up it does get better !!!!!!!!!!!

    xx

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    hi everyone

    i never thought i'd be looking on forums like these,let alone posting a message.i have suffered with depression most of my life and now at the age of 42 i finally decided to seek proper help as i didn't want to get to a stage where i wasn't able to cope and my wife and kids saw their big strong dad looking like an emotional car crash!

    you see thats how people see me \"the big man\" able to cope with everything life could throw at him...if only they knew!

    the one thing i've realised in the last few weeks since first going to see my doctor is that i'm not alone in my depair and whilst i wouldn't wish this illness on anyone it is encouraging to read all the comments that you guys have posted be they good or bad.it really is a fine quality to hold to be able to encourage others when your'e not feeling too clever yourself...human kindness at its very best, you are all inspiring.

    this is my third week on fluox and i was thinking it was having really good effects until this morning when i found myself sobbing at my front door just as i was leaving for work but lets see what happens in the weeks ahead. i will try to remain confident of its benefits and will remain to be inspired by all you good people out there who are sharing this awful state of mind

    good luck and god bless you all

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Hi Bigman,

    I can relate to your story. I'm also 42, never thought I would be on a site like this. I think that deep down I have suffered for quite a few years but always made myself able to cope. My excuse 'pmt' even if it wasn't anywhere near that time. Like you said everyone knows you as the strong male able to cope with anything and I again am similar, the one with the smile, always jolly and there to help and if only people knew! Even when I visited my g.p for the first time with the problem he said he would never have imagined it as I keep up a good front. Sometimes even we have to give in though. I'm into my 4th week on flo, had a fab day yesterday but not so good today however I am still holding out hope as I've been told it gets better. Just because you are a man doesn't mean you have to suffer in silence. Take it easy and good luck with flo. smile

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    i too had a smiley face on to try and hide it all. i felt weak whenever my true feelings slipped out to anyone and i felt ashamed. since being diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety, i swallowed my pride and told those closest to me. it was very hard for me to do and was scared of their reactions and if they would judge me. i had absolutly nothing to be scared of as they were so supportive and i realise it takes a strong person to admit to it and there is nothing to be ashamed of.

    i have been on fluoxetine for over 2 weeks now and haven't felt that much different. i am still finding it difficult to get out of bed but i feel that my black moods are now more... pale grey? i understand it takes different periods of time for different people so everyone has to stay strong.

    reading the stories and experiences on here has helped a lot as i have found people with exactly the same thoughts and worries as me. good luck to everyone.

    zoe

    x

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