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chrissy69015
chrissy69015

I am 46 & in Jan this year, the AD the had been on for 3 years seemed to stop working, this seemed to coincide with peri menopause symptoms, including bad anxiety & low mood, I started on Fluouxetine 11 weeks & after bad side effects to start, I felt better & was confident they were working, about a week ago I felt off during my period & since then I have been having bad anxiety adrenaline surges, I went to the docs Monday & they put my dose up to 40 mg, I was on 40 mg of my last AD, I have had the worst couple of days, have been doing yoga & walking, but have felt the worst I’ve been for ages, especially adrenaline anxiety, don’t know what to do for the best, any advice welcome

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  • laurie12351
    laurie12351 chrissy69015

    Posted

    Hi Chrissy,

    sorry you are struggling. The first couple of times I increased I felt like I was back at the beginning. It took about 4 weeks to settle. Flou is used to help depression and anxiety in menopause. How often are you getting the adrenaline based anxiety? Do you feel better after exercising?

    • chrissy69015
      chrissy69015 laurie12351

      Posted

      It’s off the scale today, started this morning, settled after yoga & meditation & tonight really bad, so went for a run, but I feel very unlike myself & terrified I’m not going to get better, I’m sure it’s hormonal, it’s come out of nowhere & my life is good. Im so on edge, I can’t even see things in perspective, like I usually can 

  • laurie12351
    laurie12351 chrissy69015

    Posted

    I know exactly how you feel. That is because of the anxiety it's not the true you. Breathe, mediate, occupy your mind to help ease it. Try not to sit around thinking and feeding the anxiety. You are going to get better honey. Unfortunately it never happens fast enough. This is a slow process but worth it in the end.

    im assuming you live in the UK as you said it is evening where you are. 

    Im going to a doctors appointment and won't be back for a few hours. I will check in when I get home.

    You are not alone. ??💪

    • chrissy69015
      chrissy69015 laurie12351

      Posted

      Thanks Laurie, I’d forgot how bad this can be, It’s a struggle to be positive today x
    • julie92859
      julie92859 chrissy69015

      Posted

      I am nearly 7 months on 20 mg fluoxetine my anxiety is very high my head feels twisted and adrenaline surges when it is this bad I feel I will never enjoy and bumble through life again last week was better it seems to come and peak then get a bit easier again I hate the horrible mood and feeling it brings with it so hard to stay positive
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