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Hi everyone. So, i have been on cit for about 3-4 years now and i have had my dose increased twice. The first time i felt slightly more on edge but it wasnt too bad. The second time (increase to 40mg) i felt awful but i didnt know it was due to the increased dose. I thought i was going through a bad spell. Anyway, i was prescribed the 40mg in May and took them for about 2 weeks. It ruined my holiday as i was so anxious and weepy. Didnt know why. i thought it must just be the higher dose not being suitable for me so went back down to 30mg.
I want to increase to 40mg now that i know that increasing doses can increase anxiety in the short term before getting better. But i am absolutely dreading it. Last time it made me feel so anxious and upset all the time and id sit at my desk constantly needing the toilet (n.o2). Its so embarrassing as the toilet in our office is right next to our receptionist. Im dreading this happennening again now im upping my dose. I can feel it starting already and i have only had 2 tablets.
Does anyone have any advice on how to cope with this increased anxiety as i am definitly going to ride it out as i want to feel better. But i cant keep going to the toilet and crying all the time ..... Do i just ride it out or is there anything that can help with these horrible side effects?
Thanks all.. xxx
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mockingbird niccik
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I am on fluoexatine and recently increased to 40 mg. I felt awful for about three weeks and now over the last week have felt slowly better. I was at my wits end with anxiety and side effects. I just rode it out but I am off my work. I am Glad I did now.
But was so scared to take the 40 mg so I know how you feel. I hope it works out for you
Linda x
niccik mockingbird
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mockingbird niccik
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i had had sore stiff neck and headaches the runs also but they are much better now.
i think your right our minds play tricks on us and it makes us even more anxious.
stick with it I know that's easy to say but I nearly went back down to 20mg because I felt so anxious. Good luck and message me if you need any support
Lindax
niccik mockingbird
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Clancabell niccik
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Good luck x
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