Can I lower my dose

Thanks, I'll try and stick it out.

Thanks Lookingonwards. I'm just know getting to my 5 month mark. Been up for a two week span then down for 9 to 10 days. Then up for a month then down a few days. Was it like th S for you as well? I remember that you said you were on citalopram as well before fluox. As was I. Should I give it a bit more before adjusting?

I've been talking with Katecogs as well. It's been long too long it feels just wanna feel well again. It feels like when I do have a good span I'm wondering ok when's the blip?

Thanks Danny for replying.

I have been reading this for am for a month now, I never said anything, all of the stories I read got me through when I upped to 40mg and the side effects I figured ok it's normal but at 10 weeks, 6 weeks on 40mg I thought there would be more good days than bad, the last couple of weeks have been rough. I'll try to stick with it longer but it's affecting my life just as much if not more than without meds. I'll be strong for awhile longer.

Yep... exactly like that for me!! Up where I think ohhh this is actually going to work...then down... but now the off days are very rare! I am also mindful when I do have an off day if it is situational that is causing it. My Doctor got me thinking about that... he said it is very easy to just blame things on the tablets but you need to look at what is also going on in your life at that time.

In essence when you do an increase it is like starting over again... so in my eyes I would say you have only been on them for 6 weeks!

Thank you lookingonwards, I'm going to be patient, was just getting frustrated, the comments helped.

Thanks Lookingonwards. I'm just know getting to my 5 month mark. Been up for a two week span then down for 9 to 10 days. Then up for a month then down a few days. Was it like th S for you as well? I remember that you said you were on citalopram as well before fluox. As was I. Should I give it a bit more before adjusting?

Thanks. I'll keep focusing onwards. Just so ready for an upward trend.

And like I said I've had the good moments days and weeks. Is fluoxetine just that slow of a worker.

It is very slow... but I find it way better than Citalopram once it kicks in properly. I think way to many people abandon these meds as they expect them to be a quick fix... but if you just hold on for the rough ride they are so worth it!

Thank you Lisa for your reply, I'll try for an earlier appointment.

It was at about the 10 week mark that I started feeling better for about a month or so then a few blips since. Right now is one of those blips but just looking forward to the up again. And hoping the blips are further and further apart as was stated.

Yes, I'm probably just having a really bad couple of weeksm just disappointed as the anxiety is really messing with my life and causing the depression. I'll keep fighting. I hope you feel better soon.