Not sure I have been prescribed the right drug...

Hi Miss Drew,

When do u have these rages? Are there specific times? Trigger factors? What age are u?

My friend displayed exactly the same symptoms. However, since commencing HRT, this has calmed her down. BUT, she has also had to change the way she responds to people and situations. Keeping herself in check. Taking a step back and thinking before responding. Im not saying its an easy thing to do , but, its something we all have to do in life. We have to retrain our brain so to speak. She was also referred to anger management counselling.

It MAYBE a hormonal thing.

Ive never heard of fluoxetine being used specifically for this issue, but thats not to say it can`t be.

If I was u, Id have a go with the counselling also. Sometimes GPs are very quick to respond with medication. Im not slighting them, its just my opinion. Many times they are correct, and people need a chemical replacement to bring them stability. But,also, there is alot of people who don`t need that.

I wish u luck.

Hi Miss Drew ( & hello sis!)

Fluoxetine is used loads in women who struggle with quite severe mood swings ( I have thought about it myself!!) I know of several professional people who use it and it has actually transformed their lives.

One friend's husband had actually left her because he couldn't cope and going out with her was a nightmare as she could start fights at the drop of a hat if it was 'that' time. She spent a good few years on diazepam before her GP recommended Fluoxetine and what a difference :shock: she is like a new woman! Her husband is back home and they are getting on brilliantly.

Obviously with any medication there are risks but as long as you are aware of all the potential side effects and report any concerns to your GP then you should be fine.

Good luck

Kirsty :D

Just to add, sometimes I find myself banging my head off the wall.....not a good look when you are in a room with Psychiatrists, psychologists & social workers because the rage has came from the bottom of my feet!! :lol:

K :D

Thanks Skye and Skye's sister. Your words of wisdom are much appreciated.

I'm in my early 30s and never had children. There doesn't seem to be any trigger points that I can think of. It can be literally anything that makes me go ballistic!! My poor friends and family they are constantly walking on eggshells in case I lose it. I even had a proper toe-to-toe with a colleague in work last week because he implied that I was over-sensitive. At some other point in my life I would have told him to bog off and none of his business but I took it completely to heart and started bawling and swearing at him. I'm cringeing just thinking about it. I can't look him in the eye and he now genuinely seems terrified of me which isn't good since we work very closely on projects. The language I use sometimes is vulgar too and my mother would be so ashamed if she knew the extent of it.

Most people know that there is something wrong and I wish I could find a way to cope with this extremity of emotions all at once. Even driving the car is a complete nightmare - I crashed my car only a month ago simply due to road rage. Luckily no one was hurt.

I have alienated everyone and sometimes just prefer being on my own because then I don't have to \"make the effort\" and pretend I'm the same old gal, bubbly, outgoing, lively, life and soul of the party but most of all really patient and caring! I wish I could be that person again and hopefully this medication will help.

As i said, I started taking them on Friday. I had the worst migraine ever over the weekend and was vomitting so bad I phoned NHS24. My head has never pounded so much. But the nurse said to stick with the fluoxetine as my body just needs to get used to it??

I'll keep you posted and thanks again for your help, I thought I was the only one!

xx

Hi MD

Hope you are feeling a bit better now, nothing worse than a migraine (I always get them when hormonal!).

Good luck with the fluoxetine, let us know how you get on

K :D

hi i too experience mood swings + terrible rages where i cry scream slam doors throw things+ occassionally hurt myself + more recently my husband.I was abused by my father as a young child + my mum was bi polar . She used to shout+ throw things + use a belt on us kids. She often attempted suicide+ eventually succeeded. I often feel that my husband does nt show me enough love etc.so i become very sad+ frustrated. when i try to talk about it we end up arguing+ sometimes because i cant cope with my emotions which feel so intense, i explode.It is always worse if iv been drinking or sometimes at period time but can happen anytime Also i can hav a drink+ be fine+ most months sail through my period.Im going through dihydrocodeine withdrawal at the moment+ if i cut down too much i go crazy as above.My mood is quite low+ i feel anxious+stressed.The dr has given me fluoxitine to see if it will help.

I do worry about my rages and wish i could control myself its as if something takes over.I also wonder if it relates to my past+ learned behaviour but it has to stop as its not acceptable to hurt my husband.

sange x