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Increasing Dosage - Nervous!

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taylorjo
taylorjo

I started back on Fluoxetine 5mg about two weeks ago. I took Fluoxetine 20mg back in 2014 and it worked amazingly. The reason I'm taking this in the first place is because I suffer from Emetophobia, which is the fear of vomiting. I started back on a low dose to reduce my risk of side effects. These last 2 weeks on 5mg has been terrible. I'm nauseous, anxious 24/7, scared to leave my home. I'm supposed to increase to 10mg, but I'm afraid the side effects will get worse.

I'd love to hear others experiences pertaining to dosage increase and side effects. Thank you!

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  • lookingonwards
    lookingonwards taylorjo

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    I am surprised you are really feeling much in the way of side effects as that is a ridiculously tiny dose! Are you sure it is side effects and not anxiety relating to being worried about side effects?
    • taylorjo
      taylorjo lookingonwards

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      I honestly do think the physical symptoms I experience are anxiety related. But I haven't been able to make them go away, even when I feel "relaxed". I'm just learning through reading I am doing how strong the mind-body connection is. I feel like my body is on high alert all the time. Like walking through a haunted house, waiting for something to happen. Any recommendations on how to calm down?

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