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brenda80266
brenda80266

Hi all increased to 60 last week felt OK but yesterday and today feel like I'm back to start GP did say it would probably increase anxiety and wow it has horrible chest pain which had subsided just wish I felt well on my 11th week xx

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  • laurie12351
    laurie12351 brenda80266

    Posted

    Hi Brenda,

    Hold on hun it will get better. Everytime I've done an increase I've felt the same but it does get better. 

  • laurie12351
    laurie12351 brenda80266

    Posted

    I know, we have suffered so much and come so far. We WILL get there! Try and busy yourself when you can to ease the anxiety. I'm here if you need to chat.

    Big hugs????

    • brenda80266
      brenda80266 laurie12351

      Posted

      I keep busy all day walk the dogs twice I'm shattered though I have felt a bit better today your nearly frightened to think you could be OK as see what tomorrow brings xx

  • laurie12351
    laurie12351 brenda80266

    Posted

    I'm going out now to walk my dog. She knows how to guilt me into it with just a look. 😄??   I'm glad you are feeling a bit better today. The good times will start outweighing the bad. You've got me here to chat with. ??

  • laurie12351
    laurie12351 brenda80266

    Posted

    Hi Brenda I hope you're having a better day.

    Big hugs ????

    • brenda80266
      brenda80266 laurie12351

      Posted

      Hi chic just seen post very anxious most of the day feeling tired sleep is not my friend up this morning feel OK fingers crossed take care xx
    • Franicash3
      Franicash3 brenda80266

      Posted

      Hi

      I upped my dose to 40mg 5 days ago and feel the startup side effects. I feel your pain, it's so scary! But hang in there, life will be grest again!

  • jessica65315
    jessica65315 brenda80266

    Posted

    I have also just increased to 60 mg am also experiencing side effects they do get worse before getting better Hun 😞 . Have you been on 60 mg for 11 weeks all together ? 

    • brenda80266
      brenda80266 jessica65315

      Posted

      Hi Jessica no I’ve only been on 60 almost 3 weeks so I know it’s early days I was on Prozac years ago with great results just feel I’ve lost a year of my life as I was on sertraline for 8 months with awfull side effects so switched to Prozac just before Xmas just want to be ME AGAIN  xx
    • jessica65315
      jessica65315 brenda80266

      Posted

      I feel your pain Hun , I’ve been on and off then for 12 years ! And end of January I had missed so many doses that I was back to square one with terrible withdrawal symptoms so started back on my 40mg as instructed by gp well 5 weeks past and I just didn’t feel any better Infact I was worse , 2 weeks ago they upped me to 60mg I felt a tad lighter today and was able to go and buy myself some clothes , but it’s the constant overthinking I can’t cope with just want it over with tbh and to feel like me again same as you Hun xxx
    • brenda80266
      brenda80266 jessica65315

      Posted

      Hi chic I know what you mean it's hard but I think it is worth sticking with it I know it work it has in the past just forgot about the side effects xx

    • jessica65315
      jessica65315 brenda80266

      Posted

      Yes I think so they always work for me  in the end it’s just a long wait which is hard when you feel so crap xxx
    • brenda80266
      brenda80266 jessica65315

      Posted

      I know one thing once I’m settled hopefully I’ll never come off AD again can’t be doing this again xx
    • jessica65315
      jessica65315 brenda80266

      Posted

      Me neither Hun I’ll be happy to stay on them for life if needs be . I’d rather be on a medication for ever than feel like this xx
    • jessica65315
      jessica65315 brenda80266

      Posted

      Are you having trouble with your eyes Hun mind go blurry and glassy with big pupils xx
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