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Feelings Can't be Right-Depression/Anxiety

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kim31778
kim31778

I have been on Fluoxetine for almost seven weeks now. I've heard that it takes awhile to make a difference but these feelings I feel can't be right. Daily, I'm unmotivated-hard to get up and do anything. I am spacey and somewhat disoriented. I never had these issues previous to the meds I've been prescribed to treat the anxiety which I believe led to depression. How do people survive these oppressive feelings? I am a single parent and it's so imperative I get back to being a mom, working and supporting my child but I am just so low. My mother is helping me, doing more than she should ever have to do at 78. I worry she will pass and I'll be stuck like this, unable to function. These feelings surely will go, won't they...this is taking forever....so sad and frustrated; demoralized and depressed.

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  • amanda35274
    amanda35274 kim31778

    Posted

    I like bob suggested to u am awaiting c.b.t. have done some in the past maybe now im ready for the can of worms and to go forward. U can do it kim. Fantastic comments bob xx
  • Carolyn431
    Carolyn431 kim31778

    Posted

    Kim i had a really bad reaction to floxetine.  Ive been on it before worked fine, went back on early last year it was awful. Couldnt sleep, went off all my food lost interest in everything, became anxious withdrawn tearful...... after week 6 they increased dose- even worse, persevered for about 10 weeks couldnt take it any more. Some meds take 8-12 weeks to work, some just arent suitable. There are other meds to try, please have a chat with your doctor good luck
    • kim31778
      kim31778 Carolyn431

      Posted

      Thank you Carolyn....I just really hate this process; wondering what and when it will work or if at all....it eats up my life.
    • amanda35274
      amanda35274 kim31778

      Posted

      Aww i just hope it does xx i really do.. want us all to be better & let me know should u manage to find another dr willin to take u seriously xxxx

    • kim31778
      kim31778 amanda35274

      Posted

      Thank you Amanda; today, feeling quite spacey and anxious...low mood...just hate this...hope you are well. I've yet to find a doctor who can help but sticking with pcp for now.

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