1. Community
  2. Mental health
  3. Fluoxetine

5th week on fluxeotine- still slow

Posted , 8 users are following.

This discussion has been locked due to a period of inactivity. Start a new discussion
Mell9876
Mell9876

I feel like I am going backwards. More nausea. Panic is back like it was before  is this normal. I know to expect ups and downs but this feels really a huge step back.  

Anyone have words of wisdom for me?  This is agony 

0 likes, 52 replies

Report
New discussion

52 Replies

Next
  • tina_78570
    tina_78570 Mell9876

    Posted

    Mell omg I am experiencing the exact same! It hasn’t made a huge difference yet mentally or physically. But this weekend really was hrd for me I might’ve done too much. Lots of panic, shakiness and nause. 

    At least we can support each other 

    Report
    • Mell9876
      Mell9876 tina_78570

      Posted

      Oh it’s awful. I’m so sorry you are going through the same thing.   It’s gotta get better.  It has to.  
      Report
  • karen_35868
    karen_35868 Mell9876

    Posted

    I've been exactly the same . Just going into my 4th week and although anxiety hadn't been as bad last night was awful. Heart racing, anxiety really bad no appetite again . Had to cancel plans with family , just feel like it's taking over my life. I know it's still very early days for me , so fingers crossed things will get easier for all of us Xx

    Report
    • tina_78570
      tina_78570 karen_35868

      Posted

      Karen now long will you give it? I’m trying to give it s while since It worked for me a few years ago. But ugh. 😏. And how many mg are you on? 

      Report
    • karen_35868
      karen_35868 tina_78570

      Posted

      Hi Tina, I'm going to ser my Dr tomorrow. When starting med he gave me no indication of side effects. If it hadn't have been for this forum i would've thought i was going crazy! I'm on 20mg . Think i need to give it longer, but when each day doesn't seem to be easier than the one before it's hard to imagine feeling better. It's reassuring reading others have experienced same, and are now feeling much better. And like i said i really hope that will be us soon xx

      Report
    • tina_78570
      tina_78570 karen_35868

      Posted

      Right?! I just wait to feel a little better then when I do I have a bad day mentally and physically. I Emailed my doctor and Shenandoah suggested She prescribe another med on top of Prozac and wants to up my prozac. Ugh. Decisions when they affect tour body and mind  are so hard 
      Report
    • karen_35868
      karen_35868 tina_78570

      Posted

      Hi Tina , saw Dr and felt more positive and reassured. He said all side effects I'm experiencing are normal for this med and in time they will ease. He hasn't upped my dose still on 20mg, he said it's still early days, and has given me a prescription for another month then back to see him again. I was due to start cognitive behavioural therapy today, but due to a mix up with appt it's now next week . Hope you're feeling better today, it's so hard to cope with the rough days. Take care Xx

      Report
    • tina_78570
      tina_78570 karen_35868

      Posted

      It’s so nice when the doc reassures us. My doc did the same. But my vertigo which I think is anxiety induced has been the hardest. So I’m starting my 30mg today. (20 going to 30). I’m so scared but we’ll see. Maybe it will help maybe it won’t. And have the trazadone also. I’m praying all the time that I will be ok. 

      How do you feel so far? 

      Report
    • karen_35868
      karen_35868 tina_78570

      Posted

      Still really anxious every morning and appetite is still poor . Dizziness has subsided,and the last 2 days have been much better so far . I know it's still very early days for me going into week 4 but fingers crossed as always. Really hope you start to feel better soon Tina

      Report
  • Mell9876
    Mell9876

    Posted

    Pure agony.  I guess it shows I was doing a little better and it sure was hard keeping it together for Christmas.  Maybe this is just reaction of busy Christmas.   I was optimistic for week 5 but I feel like week 1 and 2 again. 

     Neee some hope here. 

    Report
    • tina_78570
      tina_78570 Mell9876

      Posted

      I feel the same. I’m like “isnit cuz of Christmas?!” Trying to wait. But I just don’t know. 
      Report
    • tina_78570
      tina_78570 Mell9876

      Posted

      I’m having a bad morning last night before I went to bed starting feeling nauseous and mind felt weird. This morning I’m all turned around like dizzy and neck hurts head feels weird and a little nauseous which makes me anxious ness terrible. Ugh. I hate this. 
      Report
  • DomM
    DomM Mell9876

    Posted

    I'm in the same boat too Mell. 3 or 4 days ago I had the worst day ever going in to week 5. Felt like jumping off a bridge. Had never felt anxiety like it before in my life. The days since have been better and we all have to just stick with it. If it can make us feel that much worse then just think how much better it is going to make us feel on the rebound in later weeks.

    Drink chamomile tea, eat walnuts, spinach, yoghurt, broccoli, oats, almonds, salmon, avocado and it will all help you to the next stage.

    Avoid sugar, caffeine, cake, chocolate etc ... a bit difficult at Christmas I know.

     

    Report

Join this discussion or start a new one?

New discussion
Back to top
Next

Report as inappropriate

Thanks for your help!

We want the forums to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the forums are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the forums is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.

newnav-down newnav-up