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Should I start Fluoxetine again?

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joann15038
joann15038

Hello to all,

So I would like some advice and reassurance i suppose. For the last 2 years I've been living with Generalized anxiety disorder and depression.

I was taking Fluoxetine for a year. It helped a lot and i can say i was coping really well. Some up and downs but nothing i couldn't handle on my own.

This month someone broke into my apartment and some things got stolen. I started having some anxiety but i had it under control. I went on vacation for two weeks and had a great time. Then when i returned I noticed some sadness but I didn't pay much attention to it.

A week ago I was informed about the passing of a very dear friend of mine. Everything has been going downhill since then. My anxiety is to the point that I start having anxiety attacks. I feel numb and helpless. The existential anxiety is becoming unbearable. I question the meaning of life and what's the point in doing anything. I also have anxiety about my health.I am 25 years old and healthy but after my friend's passing i get anxious about my health and everyone's in my family. So I think everything that has happened this month have triggered a depressive episode.

My question is should i start taking Fluoxetine again or should I wait a little longer to see if things get better?

I know I am in the process of grieving but things are getting out of hand.

Thank you for your time!

Joann

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  • fanta550
    fanta550 joann15038

    Posted

    i can only give you my personal opinion obviously and my recent personal experience ..

    so id been on fluoxetine for years they helped and it was time to come off them which i did for 2 years, but recent events got me down. panic attacks nervous getting scared to leave my house again (previous time i was on them i couldn't leave the house at all)

    so i decided to phone up my gp and ask to be put back on them. its not an easy decision to make is it.... but think of it like this

    you need a little help to get you through a bad situation.. some people do some people dont, everybody is wired differently. im glad i decided to start taking them again because i was getting anxious about being like i was last time which in itself is a nasty cycle isnt it.

    i left it a few weeks and thought right im no better and started taking them on my holiday from work so i can manage the side effects a bit better at home.

    i think if you cant see it getting better without them then you should go back on them. no doubt

    hope that helps. sorry if ive just mumbled on.

    good luck

    lesley

    • joann15038
      joann15038 fanta550

      Posted

      Thank you Lesley for your reply!

      That's how I see things as well. I need help to get through this and that's why I'm thinking of going back on them.

      The first time I was on them I didn't get any side effects except bad anxiety for a couple of days.

      The only thing that scared me is that maybe this time for some reason my body reacts differently to them.

      I am going to speak yo my doctor and see what I should do.

      I hope you feel well soon and I appreciate your advice!

      Joann

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