FLUOXETINE UPDATE .....HOPE
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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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David7719 sharon_22416
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My anxiety is currently through the roof on day 2 of 20mg Fluoextine but guess that's normal. Can't sleep, barely working and wondering what the hell has happened. I'm not particularly religious but feel like praying!
sharon_22416 David7719
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I felt exactly the same believe me, it was only the support from this site that kept me going im so glad i stuck with it. after about three weeks i was ready to come off them i felt so bad no motivation tired disconnected from everything and every body and it has taken about 4 months to get where i am now but its been worth it im back to my happy go lucky self and loving it .... please hang in there, keep in touch and good luck sharon xx
David7719 sharon_22416
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I'm suffering severe sleep problems at the moment plus some social anxiety - if fluox helps this I will be elated - currently feel worse than death xxx
mockingbird David7719
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I'm sorry your having a hard time. I am on week nine and over the worst. I am sleeping and have some good days but still anxious. I am sure you will feel better and the flu will help. Take care and keep in touch. This site is good for encouragement and positive stories it all helps
sharon_22416 David7719
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what time do you take your fluoxetine? i usually take mine at around 10pm and within an hour i am sound asleep, this is great for me because like you have suffered from insomnia for some time now, these tablets do take a while to really kick in youn definately feel much worse before you feel better,, good luck xx
sharon_22416 mockingbird
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mockingbird sharon_22416
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I usually take my tablet in the morning
Do you think it's better to take it at night
Linda x
mockingbird sharon_22416
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Thanks for that it's so good to hear it gets better. I just want to be free of this anxiety and back at my work. I am definitely sticking on 20mgs. I have put on a lot of weight to craving sugar
Thanks again Linda x
sharon_22416 mockingbird
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sharon_22416 mockingbird
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mockingbird sharon_22416
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Your advice is so appreciated no one understands unless they have been through it. It's the worst feeling and misunderstood by so many people. I am lucky to have good friends who understand and support me.
Thanks xx
David7719 sharon_22416
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carla1223 mockingbird
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fieryangel David7719
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Hello David,
I have just started on Fluoxetine after trying so many other ad's - I also take Zopiclone - just wondered how long you had been on the dreaded Zopiclone - I have been taking it every day (7.5mg) for over 10 years - also do they work together well - I know you posted a long time ago and I hope that you are much better and have some good news to offer.
beth14381 fieryangel
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Wish I had better news for you butt the flu is not helping me at all