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fluoxetine struggle

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david_25160
david_25160

hey the sun is shining but man it is cold! the people that experience the lightheadedness, spaced out feelings, are you the same as me, meaning that roughly the first hour out of bed is ok, then whoosh my head is spinning, even sat down not moving! this is one side effect that initially I joked about, the "feeling stoned" thing I enjoyed, almost. But now, weeks later, it is'nt a joke. I can live with it as it does'nt cause actual pain but I would rather not have it at all,  anybody else at nearly 8 weeks and going through this? thankyou smile

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  • rachel62244
    rachel62244 david_25160

    Posted

    I think its anxiety rather then the meds as mine isn't there when distractd x
    • david_25160
      david_25160 rachel62244

      Posted

      mmm you have a good point there Rachel, and when I think about it you are right because when I'm distracted I'm unaware of the spaced out thing, and I'm the worlds worst sometimes for anxiety, I get anxious without realising it. hope you have a nice day smile x
  • vix167
    vix167 david_25160

    Posted

    Hi david

    Not had total light headed ness but frequently feel like im not really there (tho some would argue ive never been quite all there! :-) )

    What does dr say about it?  Is it still down to side effects or could it be down to anxiety like Rachel says? Being fairly new to this Im still figuring out what are symptoms and what are side effects. I get a wierd tingling across my back that gives me shivers n makes me jittery like when youve had a chill, ive no idea if that's anxiety or side effects as im not aware of feeling anxious when I get it, so if anyone knows please enlighten me!

    Hope you find something to help you ease the feeling.  Extra hugs for you today :-)

    Vix

    • david_25160
      david_25160 vix167

      Posted

      hiya vix,

       must admit the doctor did'nt comment on the lightheaded issue so I'm just taking it as a neccesary evil just now, hopefully it wont be with me forevermore! had to smile at your remark about people would argue that you are not all there, ditto in my case too haha. can't say as I've had the weird tingling across the back though so can't help you there I'm afraid. bless you for the extra hugs, much appreciated smile

  • rachel62244
    rachel62244 david_25160

    Posted

    Anyone get night sweats? When ever I sleep I wake up sweating and panicked
    • david_25160
      david_25160 rachel62244

      Posted

      right at the begining of the treatment I did have a few night sweats but as my body became accustomed to the drug they wore of, thankfully. sounds almost like you're having a nightmare Rachel
    • karen13323
      karen13323 rachel62244

      Posted

      My daughter gets horrible night sweats most nights. She is just starting week 6, and for the first time  last night  didn't have one!  X
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 david_25160

      Posted

      I do dream every night since the meds thankfully non have been too bad. Iv still got shakes like i can feel the anxiety trapped like a fight with the meds (strange) I'm not sure about the spacey ness with me been made up with cold but I'm sure its improved a bit I'll update u once the colds cleared up x
    • rachel62244
      rachel62244 karen13323

      Posted

      I'm 6 weeks tomorrow. I think they are getting less but I get them if I nap in the day too. Does your daughter feel spacey. I'm glad she's improving smile
    • vix167
      vix167 rachel62244

      Posted

      Yep still wake almost every morning around 5 with serious sweats.  Did make me anxious at first but I just kinda accept it now and try to keep calm, chuck the covers off n get back to sleep if I can. If im lucky I get another hour or two! :-)
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