Reduced skin sensitivity & coming off fluoxetine

Hi Susie

I too have noticed reduced sensitivity to practically everything, even cold (but not heat). I sort of feel numb or detached from things around me. I am still depressed and anxious to a certain degree but can't be bothered to do a lot of things (like housework!) - I only do the bare minimum to keep going and can shut a lot of worries out. I have been taking 20 mg once a day for over a year now. I did take it years ago but can't remember how it felt then. I lack concentration and feel a bit fuzzy headed but I do sleep pretty well, I wake up a few times and have odd dreams, but generally go back to sleep quickly so I shall keep taking the pills. If you have trouble sleeping I recommend BBC Sounds - lots of comedy, drama, documentaries etc etc. I listen on my Kindle and you can set a timer to switch off. I think your description of "reduced sensitivity" is very apt and I am going to use that from now on if I am asked how I feel. Best wishes

hi Susie,

i am tapering off Fluxetine myself as i was on meds for 14 weeks but they just did not help, just felt no emotion it was horrible, i decided to come off and try natural methods. This is what i was advised to do by my gp:

i was on 20mg he gave me a presciption for 10mg

20mg alternate every other day with 10mg

eg mon 20mg Tues 10mg etc etc

i did this for two weeks

10mg everyday 3/4th week

im now on 10mg alternating again

10mg monday nothing Tuesday etc etc

for another two weeks

then i will

10mg monday nothing Tues/weds 10mg Thursday nothing Friday/saturday

etc etc

so far im ok but i have been told its the last bit that you can get side effects with as you have been on for 10months you could go slower say taper down every four weeks instead of two maybe but speak to your doctor go slow

i am excercising regularly, seeing a counsellor, and a cranial osteopath to help with sleep, trying to get go sleep habits and talking to friends and family i hope things work out good luck x