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joann15038
joann15038

Hello to all,

Today is my 14th day on fluoxetine. I know it's early for me to see results.

I have never been depressed and I feel scared. I am constantly wondering what's the point.I just want to be me again! I am sorry for this post I just feel so hopeless right now!

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  • jane98426
    jane98426 joann15038

    Posted

    Your not alone Hun I'm on week 5 and some days are better than others I managed to sit through a long clinic appointment with my son yesterday which a couple of weeks ago I wouldn't of been able to do but I took a anti anxiety drug last night and feel terrible today but these are blips I think it's going to take a while to kick in properly I'm constantly feeling nervous waking up at like 4-5 in the morning unable to go back asleep but the way I see it is I'm not giving up now when I have somehow managed the last 5 weeks I seem to be able to do slightly more things it's like you go back then forward and so on hopefully we all get there just take it day by day Hun x

    • joann15038
      joann15038 jane98426

      Posted

      Thank you so much for your reply. Yesterday evening I was feeling a little bit more positive. Today though is really hard. I feel I have no motivation whatsoever!! I feel I have no goals. all this is new to me and I need some reassurance!

      I feel like crying...

  • christine12299
    christine12299 joann15038

    Posted

    Hi Joann, it may be worth speaking to your doctor, there are side effects with all medication. I know with these you feel worse before you feel better. I couldn’t tolerate them but others say they helped a lot but it takes a few weeks I’m afraid. Your doctor will be your best bet so you can discuss your symptoms? Good luck
    • joann15038
      joann15038 christine12299

      Posted

      Hello Christine,

      Thanks for your reply. I have talked to him. He says patience is the key. But I am really struggling right now. I just want to feel normal.

    • christine12299
      christine12299 joann15038

      Posted

      Hi again, many people say the same and unfortunately time I see the key with drugs. I am trying without as I struggled with them but I suffered withdrawal. Hopefully I am now drug free but I am chronically fatigued, I have days where I feel a little better then days like today where I don’t. I am listening to my body and giving it what it needs ie rest but am pushing myself too. On the days I don’t feel so good my mind automatically thinks there’s something wrong, probably anxiety. I have tried relaxation and meditation apps, they help a little, find some you time and try it, there are many on utube. Fingers crossed we feel better soon.
  • hollie11543
    hollie11543 joann15038

    Posted

    Hi Joann,

    I was on fluoxetine a year and a half ago and I was fine on it but I have been back on it for 16 days and I feel awful too I feel your pain, I got so bad I went to the doctors today and he said he thinks it’s best I change to sertraline.  Most things I have read people said when they stuck with flu they got better after so many weeks but I couldn’t hack it for any longer perhaps see your GP if your worried xx

    • joann15038
      joann15038 hollie11543

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply Hollie!

      I hope you start feeling better soon!

      I know it's the beginning and we must stay positive, but it's really hard!

  • lucy_73679
    lucy_73679 joann15038

    Posted

    No reason to be sorry, I hope you begin feeling better soon. Remember  this is a new drug entering your system it may take time adjusting in your system, that being said if you continue to feel this way, please speak to your doctor.  Fluoxetine took about a month to kick in for me personally. Oh, I also remember my doctor telling me, it may make you feel worse, before you begin feeling any better.
    • joann15038
      joann15038 lucy_73679

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply Lucy!

      Can I ask you how are you feeling after the drug has kicked in?

      I feel really depressed and anxious! Feel disconnected!

    • lucy_73679
      lucy_73679 joann15038

      Posted

      Well, I had been on fluxotine for 5 years, I've actually just come off. When it did kick in, I remember I had days where I just felt relief of certain symptoms, but I had dips of feeling good and then back to feeling "unwell." It was only around a year and a half ago, that I began to feel "well" or close enough to feeling like myself again.  (I was also in CBT for a year, which helped a lot to somewhat cope with my symptoms.) Take it day by day, and I hope you feel better soon!

  • betty47942
    betty47942 joann15038

    Posted

    I wish I could help you. I am feeling the same way... But I can send you understanding and a big cyber hug with love. Take care. We are going to make it! Somehow. In some way.
    • joann15038
      joann15038 betty47942

      Posted

      Betty thank you so much for your response!! It means the world to me, to have people understand. This forum has been godsend!

      We will make it!I hope we start feeling better soon!

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