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FLUOXETINE UPDATE .....HOPE

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sharon_22416
sharon_22416

Hi

I thought i would just write and share my experiences to give a little hope to those who have just started fluoxetine and are suffering from the awful side effects... Hang in there! i am 6 months in now and i cannot believe how my life has changed, im laughing every day, i love my job im enjoying my wonderful children and my beautiful granddaughter, im moving house and i just feel my old self again, my friends are so happy for me they said i got lost for a while but they have been so supportive, and say that its great to have me back ! something i didnt think would happen 5 months ago believe me i had no motivation and suffered every side effect felt totally disconnected from the world, i have been where you are now! this site has been my life line and people who came through the other side gave me hope so by sharing this post with you i hope it will give you the encouragement and strength to carry on with the tablets, good luck to everyone and thank you all who have replied to me when i needed advice and reassurance. good luck love sharon xxx

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  • renee37065
    renee37065 sharon_22416

    Posted

    Thank u sharon.. I'm in beginning of 3rd week.. having a we full side effects .. the anxiety has taken over my life.. the doctor has me on 2mgs of ativan a day just to cope.. I'm always sedated I can't be alone..must have someone here at all times.. the nausea n throwing up doesn't make it any easier.. I lost 15 lbs in a week and a half.. the only time I get a little relief is at night.. I'm so scared this will never end.. it feels like a lifetime already suffering like this.. n the holidays are coming around I hope I get to enjoy at least Christmas bc thanksgiving will probably be a wash.. when can I expect to get some relief from the anxious feeling.. any help from anyone would be great!!!
    • vicki31901
      vicki31901 renee37065

      Posted

      Hi Renee

      You'll get there hang on, I was the same as u on that week I just wanted reasurrance that things were gnna get better, and guess what they did! I'm gng on week 7 on flu and feel much better, I'm even planning a vacation to SC and am excited!! Take it easy on yourself ull get there wink

    • renee37065
      renee37065 vicki31901

      Posted

      So the anxiousness will simply disappear? When did u start feeling better with the anxiousness?
    • vicki31901
      vicki31901 renee37065

      Posted

      For me around week 4-6, I would go out walking when I felt anxious that helped alot, try doing that smile dnt worry God got us wink
  • maylee6
    maylee6 sharon_22416

    Posted

    I been on proactive for seven days only Lil side affects but still can't get out of bed does this get better? I want my life back I was out going and all of a sudden I got depressed and anxiety.
    • Lizzie46881
      Lizzie46881 maylee6

      Posted

      Hi Maylee

      What is proactive?

      Get back to me and I'll try to help.

      Lizzie xxx

    • Lizzie46881
      Lizzie46881 maylee6

      Posted

      Hi Maylee

      Yes, it does get better.  Prozac (fluoxetine) was my first anti-depressant and although I was later moved onto citalopram, they are both SSRI's and work in a similar way.  It must have taken me about four weeks to really feel the benefit as I takes quite a while to act effectively, I know it needs parience but its worth it as I haven't been properly depressed for years.

      I'm bipolar II and also take risperidone (a new generation anti-psychotic), and am allowed diazepam for occasional use for anxiety.  I have always been very med compliant, I've never skipped doses, or gone on and off them, and that tactic has worked well for me.  I did get some side effects in the beginning but if you get any, persevere and don't let them discourage you, it will be worth it.

      Hope that helps

      Lizzie xxx

    • maylee6
      maylee6 Lizzie46881

      Posted

      Thank you lizzie46881 I appreciate you getting back to me I am going to continue I read all the good so I won't give up. Thank you again.
  • Weaser
    Weaser sharon_22416

    Posted

    Did the anxiety, panic get better after time or gradually.  I feel strung out most of day...anxiety is making me miserable.  Dr. Says try two more weeks.  Am starting week 4 on 60 mg.
    • maylee6
      maylee6 Weaser

      Posted

      It gets better just takes time its two months for me now and I feel great I get some panic but way less than I did.
  • sarahB2890
    sarahB2890 sharon_22416

    Posted

    Hi Sharon thanks for your encouragement

    I started taking 20mg of fluoxetine in January and I just recently had it increased to 40mg just over the weekend

    I have been feeling really drowsy and feel anxious, sad and been getting headaches

    I take it at night before bed as I tried in the morning and I couldn't function I'm hoping these side effects will subside

  • mikayla1226
    mikayla1226 sharon_22416

    Posted

    Hi Sharon

    My name is Mikayla. I'm 21 years old. February I moved out for the first time with my boyfriend and ever since then things have gone down hill. I got scared of being alone and scared of everything and started having panic attacks. I refused meds until I started to feel depression because of feeling hopeless and then I got on Prozac. I'm on week 6 or 7 and I feel like some of the side effects have gone away but instill have weird feelings everyone in a while. I don't feel like myself yet. I have days were I feel like I'm not even living a real life. I have moments where I look around and just stare at thins and not think anything at all. It's like nothing is on my mind whereas I used to have too much on my mind. I just wanted to know if anyone has had these feelings? I also had moments where I thought really bad things could happen to me or someone I care about. Like I think really bad things and it made me cry one day and then the sad feeling went away after a while. I'm just confused and hoping I feel better soon. I want to feel like I'm living my life and in the moment and enjoy it but I feel like I'm in my own little world ;( I want to have feelings again! Do o have hope?

  • smn0728
    smn0728 sharon_22416

    Posted

    Hi. I am on day 9 of flu 10mg. The first 3 days I felt good. But the last two days Ive felt horrible. Chest pains, anxious. I also take .5mg ativan twice a day. I was on Buspar 15mg prior to being on flu. I am seeing a new doctor now (one my mom worked with for 15 years. He took me of Buspar and put me on flu said the buspar was wrong for me. I have never been to the doctors so much in my life. Im almost 32 and this is all new to me. I've had alot of blood work done, ER visit, EKG everything came back normal and I got 3 diagnosis of Panic/anxiety disorder. I have been very irritable the last 2 days and I feel so bad because my step daughter is having a sleep over and I feel like a horrible mom. The littlest thing irritates me. Also Ive been burping alot.  And my stomach sometimes feels sour. Maybe like acid reflux? IDK. I have my first follow up on Friday the 24th so I will see what he says. It was also advised that I go see a counselor which i am doing on tuesday. I hope these side effects go away soon, It's so hard not to keep thinking something is really wrong when your having physical symptoms. I just want my life back. SO thankful for this site.
  • Moongypsy
    Moongypsy sharon_22416

    Posted

    This post has given me hope to stick to it, on it for two weeks and I feel like hell😞😞. I'm in bed all day, anxious depressed, I'm normally very active mother of 3 boys, go to the gym. Now I just want to shut out the world worse then before... I hope there is light at the end of the tunnel
    • smn0728
      smn0728 Moongypsy

      Posted

      Me too!! I've been in bed all weekend. I've never been thru anything like this. I feel bad for my husband and step daughter. I'm on day 10.
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