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david_25160
david_25160

hello all, as I said before I am quite happy putting forward my daily thoughts and feelings as I wait for the Fluoxetine to work its magic, despite a few negative comments made by somebody who is already feeling the benefits, so, rant over, todays observation would be that the biggest single side effect that does not come and go, is a feeling of being stoned almost, lightheaded, away with the fairies type thing! funnily enough, it is not that unpleasant in a weird way...... stay well everybody smile

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  • anne276
    anne276 david_25160

    Posted

    Ha! I know exactly what you mean, David.  Feeling stoned is ok if you're relaxing, but bloody annoying if you're trying to concentrated, ie at work! Do you have 'wobbly' moments too, per chance? I'm on week 16 and I have just two episodes, whilst walking a fair distance actually, where I've felt wobbly on my feet as well as a bit stoned! It worried my son the other day.

    Anne smile

    • david_25160
      david_25160 anne276

      Posted

      Hi Anne, haha just picturing droves of people country wide staggering about as if stoned! Pardon my "humour" if you will. Yes I too have had an odd wobbly moment, caught me quite by surprise, I find it really difficult to concentrate at times, my mind wanders off, all by itself, quite a task catching up with it cheesygrin tomorrow is a day nearer the light at the end of the tunnel....
    • anne276
      anne276 david_25160

      Posted

      Ha! Yes, I get those weird confusing moments too, quasi-Alzheimer's effect... scary. 

      On a cheerier note, I've got back with my ex recently, and my libido appears undiminished - nice surprise!

      Anne smile

  • rosie2828
    rosie2828 david_25160

    Posted

    yes david, now well said by you-is easy for someone reaping the benefits to judge us who are still struggling! we do not need negativity and ridicule, but support, which is what i thought this site was fro!  there is my 'rant' for the day~--am wondering what dosage u r on and how long have u been on it!?  ty
    • david_25160
      david_25160 rosie2828

      Posted

      Hiya Rosie, yes support and well intentioned advice is what it's all about, we all have our own mechanism for coping in times of undue stress or worry, some people may have a cigarette, others a glass of wine, so what? Weather permitting I put my leathers on and go for a ride on my motorbike, that is like a drug to me, blows the cobwebs away. I'm on 40mgs, and I'm around the 5 week mark, without looking at the calendar I can't be exact, sorry. biggrin

      m

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