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day 41 on fluoxetine

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matthew27693
matthew27693

this is day 41 i think im better from when i first joined although still get depressed im 19 and live in south wales i wonder if the tablets need more time to work?

 

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  • rachel62244
    rachel62244 matthew27693

    Posted

    Im on 5wk 5 days still disconnected x
  • vix167
    vix167 matthew27693

    Posted

    Hi matthew

    Def sounds like youre getting there . Id say a few more weeks n hopefully you'll notice a vast difference.  Just the fact that youve noticed the improvement means the fluox is working so stick with it.

    Did you hear back from mind or sort counselling out with your dr?

    Vix

    • matthew27693
      matthew27693 vix167

      Posted

      well im gonna be starting counselling on the 31st of december which i cant wait for

    • vix167
      vix167 matthew27693

      Posted

      Thats great news. Hope it helps and you continue to improve quickly

      Best wishes

      Vix

  • katecogs
    katecogs matthew27693

    Posted

    Hi Matthew

    Great to hear you're feeling a bit better from when you first the site here.  You will still get feelings of depression for a while mixed with better feelings too.  These ups and downs are all part of recovery and slowly the good feelings will get more and more.

    Yes, more time is definitely needed.  You'll find you'll feel better and better as time goes by.

    K xx

    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 katecogs

      Posted

      How long does one wait before swapping meds though ? Its awful long road 
    • katecogs
      katecogs rachel62244

      Posted

      I think you need to give the meds a good 3-4 months before considering swapping.  Swapping meds also comes with side effects unfortunately, so it's worth sticking to one until you're absolutely sure.

       It is a very long road, and sadly there's no short cuts.  The benefits of seeing it all through are so worth it though. xx

  • david_25160
    david_25160 matthew27693

    Posted

    hi mathew, you certainly seem more positive than a few weeks back when you first joined which is brilliant news, I do know it can be very frustrating not having the same recovery rate as other people but we have to hang in there because it is no more than we deserve, to be happy lively bubbley individuals as we once were, good luck mon ami. (and hey you are only 19 you have such a long a wonderful life ahead of you, enjoy it)
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 david_25160

      Posted

      Iv had enough I should b so so happy waiting for my baby girl but I'm depressed stuck in a back hole for no reason at all apart from stupid homoanes. Its awful thinking ur meds won't work and ur stuck but too scared to move on and try new ones. I feel for everyone so so much and I will look at life so different now and others xx
    • david_25160
      david_25160 rachel62244

      Posted

      aww Rachel I so feel for you what with your babies birth at any moment, maybe Christmas day smile and the Fluoxetine side effects my god it's no wonder you feel as you do, you are being so strong I admire your spirit under the circumstances. hopefully when baby is born you have plenty of outside help, maybe your mum or family, and the Fluoxetine gives you back your smile and gets you out that black hole, guess the hormone thing will subside once daughter is here? a nice warm bath, music to chill to? my thoughts are with you, I hope tomorrow is nicer.... smile
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 david_25160

      Posted

      I'm booked a c section in 2weeks due to anxiety. If I could get rid of this spaced out dream feeling I think I'd be fine. I'm getting little bits done at a time but need breaks as it gets too much and a panic. Just don't know why!!! I can't cope if I knew soon I'll b me again and in touch with life. Its better slowly as before meds I had depersonalisation badly and didn't even feel like me in the mirror, that was truely awful. I just hope meds and myself can pull through this last part of wooziness and confusion smile good luck everyone! 
    • matthew27693
      matthew27693 rachel62244

      Posted

      goodluck to you all and merry christmas sorry i dont say more as im hardly on this site and dont have any confidence
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