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I have been on fluoxetine for three weeks

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deborah93854
deborah93854

i need help. I have been on flux for three weeks. my head is going mad. It's like I am on another planet. I have no appetite, though I do eat a little food. I am constantly on edge, worried about my future. I can't stand being alone. I want this feeling to go away. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow, which I am hoping she will enlighten me. My sleep is terrible. Anxious too. I wish I could feel normal. 

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  • vanessa10102
    vanessa10102 deborah93854

    Posted

    Hi Deborah,When are you seeing gp? When I was very bad at the beginning I also had low dosage diazepam, maybe your dr  may think these will help you over next little while till fluoxetine kicks in. They are addictive, so only take them when you really need to. Xx
  • Milliemoo22
    Milliemoo22 deborah93854

    Posted

    Hi all, I'm in the same boat as you.  Day 5 on fluoxetine and I feel awful, so anxious and down I can't even get out of bed.  So fed up with feeling like this, I feel ill never get better😪
    • vanessa10102
      vanessa10102 Milliemoo22

      Posted

      Things will improve Millie, just so hard initially as you feel worse instead of better x
    • deborah93854
      deborah93854 Milliemoo22

      Posted

      I am at such a low ebb. I feel I will never get better. Been to my gp. She gave me some pills to help me relax, as my sleep is not good. I hate this awful feeling of anxiety. I have been signed off for two weeks off work. I cant cope with even looking after myself. My good friend is looking after me. I want to feel peace. Good luck with yr problems too. D
    • carl58303
      carl58303 deborah93854

      Posted

      Poor you! I think my memory of how bad it is has diminished a bit - I just know I never want to have to do it again!

      Things that might help - go out for a walk - drag yourself out - and look for flowers; treat yourself at least twice a day - some chocolate for me; deep, slow breathing through the attacks - observe your breathing; feel the sun shining on your face whenever that is possible; most importantly, think of yourself lovingly; put down your worries - decide to do nothing about them until you feel better.

      People keep saying 'when the pills kick in', like it's a suf#dden event. It's not, it's a creeping thing and you have to notice this day I feel better than the last. Happiness and joy await you - they are the reward for your current suffering.

      Oh! I nearly forgot! Talking about what is going on for you emotionally and then just talking about whatever, your friends lives, take an interest in them. Talking, talking, talking! Don't need to make much sense, just poor out your feelings, crazy as they may seem just now. Crazy feelings keep your adrenalin pumping so get rid of them by talking.

      I know, but I wish it for you anyway - sweet dreams and a long sleep.

    • deborah93854
      deborah93854 carl58303

      Posted

      Thank u Carl for yr kind words. I know I have to go out for walks, its v difficult to motivate myself. However, I do have a few friends who are supporting me in this time of need. Its a nightmare. Anyway I shall say good night. Will try and sleep now.

      Bye for now

      D

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