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hello. new to this just wanting to see how long it took people to feel back to normal. i have been on fluoxetine 20mg for 12 weeks and i definetly have improved a lot. but i am still struggling with a bit of anxiety. i just want to feel okay. - anyones comments and advice would be really appreciated xx
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Shadow19422 Tygar_
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Hi
I am on week four tomorrow, on Friday I was put on 40m I had a good day on Friday felt the low mood was lifting but the next day, I had all the bad side effects again, how long did it take before you felt better, the anxiety is awful, but I have had this before but a long time ago, I cant remember how long it took, but I can remember feeling normal with no anxiety.
would love to hear from you and your experience with fluoxetine.
linda83225 Tygar_
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I've been on 20 mg for a year now, still feel depressed and anxious but at the same time a bit detached from everything. I had 6 weeks of CBT but it didn't do anything for me. I am 73 so don't expect to feel any different in future. I do sleep (mostly) pretty well, I wake up frequently and have vivid dreams but usually go back to sleep promptly (I listen to radio programmes, audio books which help). I don't believe there is anything to stop (unless you are bi-polar) anxiety or depression, you have to learn to live with it and find coping strategies. Little things to look forward to even if it's just a TV programme or a nice meal or if the weather forecast is good. There is no such thing as normal, most people are naturally optimistic or pessimistic and most people feel overwhelmed from time to time. It's a cliche but there are many millions worse off than you or me. (If you have a truly awful life I apologise.) Having dog helps a lot because you have to go out and dog owners are usually chatty and you get fresh air. If you are not fit or home enough to look after a pet (and they themselves can bring anxiety and expense with them when they are unwell or get old) then it would not be fair on the pet. Helping others can make you feel a lot better, even volunteering once in a while gives an immense feeling of wellbeing. Or just helping a neighbour with their shopping or getting their daily paper or walking their dog. If you have a vague interest in anything, be it archeology, crafting, reading, cinema, a foreign language try to make yourself join a local group (or being really brave start one).Making yourself do something outside your own 4 walls even if you don't really want to got out results in a feeling of achievement. I shall keep taking the fluoxetine because I like the help with sleeping. I won't up my dose because I would sleep all day! There 's no real answer for me, I just keep trying different things, but I hope you can get back on an even keel soon. Best
Tygar_ linda83225
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i am really trying to stay positive but it has gotten to the point where i havent been going out at all. Barley leaving my bed. im only 21. & i feel like i cant do anything im trying so hard to try and keep my relationships with my friends and my partner but im just so stuck. & im not sure how im supposed to get past it
yulikon78 Tygar_
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Hello everyone,
I'm new to this forum and so looking for words of encouragement. This is week 10 on flu for me ( last two weeks was increased to 80mg). My last episode of depression was 3 years ago which I treated with: 60mg of flu and 300xl of Wellbutrin. I got better 3 years ago (took 4-5 months to feel better) and slowly tapered down and got off the meds (because I felt my old self).I was doing good until end of August 2019. lost sleep, stated anxiety and knew right away that the symptoms of depression have return.
So, at this moment I'm taking 80 mg of flu and my psychiatrist added Wellbutrin 150 XL....and hoping to increase to 300 XL in a week or so.
My anxiety went up with introducing Wellbutrin. (taking off brand of Wellbutrin)..
Today I decided to stay home and take Xanax to see how I do. it brings down my anxiety and makes me sleepy on and off as I take it.
I was wondering if anyone has similar experience and when were they seeing results. My depression is very deep, no desire to do anything, going to work is miserable as I have no creativity right now and it devastates me that I'm afraid of the customers and have no desire to do anything.
Please share your experience if you can, I need your support.
Thank you so much.
Shadow19422 yulikon78
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Hello
How long have you been on fluoxetine?
I am also on Fluoxetine I started with 20m and last Friday the dose was increased to 40m, in total 1 month today, I have had the odd day when the mood has lifted and the black cloud, but as soon as the dose was increased I have had the side effects again, like not being able to eat or sleep, very shaky and not feeling good.
I have had depression 19 years ago and I am pretty certain it took a while, but when I got better I felt like my self again, and confident to go out, at the moment I dont want to go out or do anything just horrible, I am 77 and not enjoying life, and I feel like the days are passing me by.
Would love to hear from you.
Kind Regards
Tygar_ Shadow19422
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hello so sorry it took me a while to get back to you. i have had a few bad days and have been Quite down. i didnt start feeling better until about 8-10 weeks on. im 12 weeks now and i still dont feel great but i am having more and more better days hang in there. i was not eating and not sleeping and i finally started sleeping better around week 6.
Shadow19422 Tygar_
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Its lovely to hear from you.
Depression is a dreadful illness, it takes so long to feel better, at the moment I cant get interested doing anything, I dont want to go out, I did get a bit better sleep last night, but still have no appetite.
I think the side effects are the worst thing, some people dont get the side effects but I think I have had all of them, the shaking being one of the worst things.
I am only just on week five so I guess it will take a bit longer yet, I think the 4-6 weeks that they say you should get the full benefit is for the lucky few.
nice hearing from you, thank you.
yulikon78 Shadow19422
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I have been on flu for a total of 9.5 weeks. My dose was increased from 20 to 40 and then 2.5 weeks ago to 80mg.
I'm very lethargic and lost all my interest in life, have no desire to cook , no desire to create anything. Stopped going to the pottery studio which was my creating place. The energy is very low because the anxiety it taking so much out of me. I was given Xanax and I'm breaking the tabs and use smaller amount more often. I decided that for now while the meds are adjusting I need to do that. I still go to work and have to perform.
I'm hoping the depression is going to lift soon....I'm just so tired of ruminating thoughts and no drive. 3 years ago it took probably around 3 months to really feel the improvement. and then a few more months to feel completely myself.
yulikon78 Shadow19422
Posted
I believe your symptoms are rough because of the increase of flu, it takes time to settle.
Mine was jumped from 40 to 80 mg and I had very rough anxiety and very low days of no energy. It is getting better since I stopped being so afraid of Xanax and use it to control current anxiety for now.
if you've recovered from depression 19 years ago being of flu, most definitely you will recover now! unfortunately, this med takes so long to help us all to feel better.
Please be patient with yourself, your body, it needs some time to heal.
Warmly,
Shadow19422 Tygar_
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Hi
I have been on fluoxetine for 4 weeks, Friday last week the dose was increased to 40m, I had one or two good days last week, but since I have no desire to do anything, not sleeping very good, no appetite, just feel awful,how long did it take you before you started to feel the effects of the drug, I have been on these before my last lot of depression was 19 years ago, and for a good few years I took the drug and always felt good.
i have recently had a lot of illness and it tipped me over the edge, I realised that I had depression and took myself to the Doctors, who then prescribed me 20m of fluoxetine,
like you I just want to feel normal again, each day I hope for a breakthrough.
look forward to hearing from you.