Feeling Detached from reality

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Hi all, I started fluoxetine 5 weeks ago for anxiety, since about the end of the first week i have been feeling distant, not present, detached from reality. It comes and goes but is quite strong and distressing. Although fluoxetine has started to help with the anxiety, this side effect is not worth it. Have others had a similar experience and did it go away?

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