On day 6
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I am on day 6 of fluoxetine for anxiety. When will the feeling of utter dread go. I feel so sick. I'm not eating. Waking up generally at 4 every day. I just want this to end
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april04956 debbie89274
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Everyone is different but took me to 5/6 weeks I spent first 2/3 in bed so I had bad effects but there is light it does end xx I'm now 10/11 weeks and doc tried wheening me off pericyazine too soon had massive anxiety yesterday so feel bad today now back on 3 a day as too soon but I wasn't on this all time with fluoxetine i needed it as wasn't getting better alone on fluoxetine so I pray your side effects are better n go quickly xxx you got to stick at it and ride it out i promise it will get better x
Woo3353 debbie89274
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My side effects consisted of 3 weeks totally sick, Nausea, added anxiety, foot tapping, stomache pains, headache, yawning, loss appetite, tiredness and lethargy, muscle joint pains
By week 6 left with lethargy, tiredness, yawning, joint aches, yawning and headache
By week 12 side effects gone but left with slight joint aches (I go to yoga and pilates this helps)
Would I go through it again YES because for the first time in years I feel good, calm and generally anxiety / panic free
Stick with it you will get better
debbie89274
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Thank you. I had been on fluoxetine before for PND but do not remember these side effects. Yesterday was the worst day to date. panic attacks most of the day, couldnt see anyone but didnt want to be on my own either. Today i have been up since 3. am really fighting the feeling of dread in my stomach. I dont have the option to just hide. i have kids to get to school and a business to run. I want this to end
Woo3353 debbie89274
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Perhaps you should go back to your doctor they can give you dimazepam or similar to help you through the first few weeks. I know it's hard especially doing everyday tasks and lIving but try to stay calm or it will add to your anxiety
Keep talking on here it really helps
rudy41295 debbie89274
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Hi debbie.
Sorry to hear your suffering the side effects. I'm coming onto my third week of flu and I agree they are awful, I belive it will get better. We just have to perserve.
debbie89274
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Woo3353 debbie89274
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No one is useless keep saying to yourself 'I will enjoy Christmas' when I started we were due to go on holiday a month after starting them, at first I convinced myself I wasn't going to be well enough to go, but I gave myself the challenge of getting myself fit ( something to aim for) and started being positive minded instead of saying I feel ill, I feel anxious I thought go for a walk, or use hypnotherapy app, but I told myself you will be OK on holiday and I was not 100% but positive attitude helped
debbie89274 Woo3353
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Woo3353 debbie89274
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Anxiety pro it costs a couple of £. You need to listen to it uninterrupted at least once or twice a day for 2 weeks it has been brilliant for me and my partner uses the same app to relax.