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debbie89700
debbie89700

Okay started 20mg fluoxetine a few days ago wanted to know if what im experincing is normal or should i go back and try another , okay i feel sleepy withdrown flat even, no energy dont want to do nothing and anxiety seems to be worse feel like i am going to lose my mind ,any advice thanks

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  • NatCali
    NatCali debbie89700

    Posted

    I just started lexapro and feel the same it's been 6 days. How long have you been on it for?
    • debbie89700
      debbie89700 NatCali

      Posted

      Hi about the same its insane really nae sure if this is what ur ment to feel like but going to the shops a struggle its a good job iv been signed off work , u still managing work ?
    • NatCali
      NatCali debbie89700

      Posted

      I own my own business and cut hair so it's def been a struggle and I get i get overwhelmed so it is definantly becoming debilitating. I'm having all sort of weird stuff going on physically with my anxiety even before I started the meds. It's frustrating and I'm a hypochondriac so I keep thinking something is wrong with my brain.
    • debbie89700
      debbie89700 NatCali

      Posted

      Yip me aswell , im struggling to leave the sofa thou , i take panic attacks tgey do serm to be calming down but the. Lack of energy is doung my head in x
  • grandmaw
    grandmaw debbie89700

    Posted

    Hi unfortunatly side effects are more at the begining of taking the meds and gradularly your body gets used to them and hopefully will start working on your anxiety issues, what ever you do dont stop taking your meds as you will only have to start them again, try and get rest for the next few days so you dont get to worried about anything outside your home. I cant say why meds give you side effects but they do and they are horrible and the worse thing is when you have to come off them you get other side effects too. I wish you luck
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