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david_25160
david_25160

hello, just over two weeks on 40mgs fluoxetine and I would like to ask about strange thoughts I'm having on a daily basis, and that is vivid thoughts that I am about to die, not suicidal thankfully, just thoughts of approaching vehicles, for instance, are going to hit me head on, almost ducking out of the way! not so bad in the house, I lock myself in and feel much safer, though I find myself listening for noises especially at night, I wasn't aware of these feelings prior to taking the fluoxetine, perhaps things get exaggerated with the side effects? thanks for advice

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  • karen76145
    karen76145 david_25160

    Posted

    Yes, this is a normal side effect and it will eventually calm down. I went through the same thing with disturbing thoughts.
  • Rov
    Rov david_25160

    Posted

    I had this thoughts very frequently before starting on Prozac, to the point I would get too anxious to be at a train station or cross roads. When I started on Prozac I started having these thoughts about other people too. Although I'm now in week 6 of 20mg and they've completely subsided smile
  • deborah93854
    deborah93854 david_25160

    Posted

    Taking flux for nearly 4 weeks. I am at my lowest ebb. I have thoughts of dying, no motivation whatsoever. Today I just want to stay in bed with my friend, who is looking after me. I feel safe in my bed. I feel completely brain dead. I hope this subsides soon because I can not cope with life at all. I don't even want to go shops don't fancy eating food.

    What suggestions do you have for me I am desperate.

    D

  • anne276
    anne276 david_25160

    Posted

    Hi David, from what I'm gathering, upping the dose can trigger all those horrible initial side-effects again, so it's another round of day-to-day management of these.  What you're describing is an exacerbated anxiety level - I still get fleeting moments of that after 14 weeks. It really does help to keep a brief daily log at this stage; you can then check it through at the end of each week for signs of progress - much more helpful and accurate than foggy recall!  And don't forget to factor in some treats for yourself, eh?

    Anne x

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