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Started 20 mg Fluoxetine 7 wks ago, then increased to 40 mg 2 wks ago.
in going through absolute hell: depression and anxiety is so bad....I can't cope.....
Tapered of Venlafaxine 300 mg (been on them for 20 yrs).
Feel suicidal.....cry all the time....please help..
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Emis_Moderator gillian1900
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gillian1900 Emis_Moderator
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No, Not having suicidal thoughts. Although my previous suicidal thoughts, for me personally , did not mean I was going to commit suicide.
maria07990 gillian1900
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I've been on fluoxetine 20mg for nearly 9 weeks and the first 7 weeks was hell and I mean hell!! My anxiety was so much worse I had panic attacks more regularly even in the middle of the night, sweats, vomit, nausea, racing heart, sore muscles and headaches and I was just so on edge all the time I hated it I just constantly felt scared. I stuck through the side effects as my doctor said things can get a bit worse before it gets better as your body adjusts to new medication which makes sense because it's changing brain chemicals, give it some time but if it's not manageable try and get something to take the edge off for the mean time x
gillian1900 maria07990
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Thankyou, I feel a bit more relieved now. its strange that even though you may have a good idea what (and why) these awful and debilitating side effects happen, you still need reassurance.
Did you by any chance get a massive craving for sweet and carbohydrates? I cant stop eating sweet items! And, consequently putting on weight!!
Are you feeling a bit better now? I do hope you are. And thankyou again for your support.
maria07990 gillian1900
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Yes I still have a bit of anxiety and anxious thoughts but they pass and I can manage it more, I still get the odd headache and panic symptoms but nowhere near as bad hoping it settles down more as time goes on but glad I stuck with it. Although I drank alcohol last weekend so this is probably why I'm a little anxious again. And oh god yes my eating is a lot better and I eat much more for me though I need to put it on so its a good thing for me but I know for some people they don't want this side effect
barbara79178 gillian1900
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Gillian-I went up to 40 mgs fluoxetine from 20 about 3 weeks ago & I am feeling awful.I too need to hear from others that this is normal & will get better. my appetite is shot, I'm feeling so sleepy & lethargic. My anxiety especially in the morning is BAD. I need to know how long before I feel better? Have been trying to get in touch with my Psychiatrist but she's not returning my calls.