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Update on 60mgs

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juppster
juppster

Hi guys

Haven't been on for a while but have been keeping an eye on how you're all doing.

I have been taking flu 60mgs for 4 weeks now. On week 3 i felt great, thought things were finally getting back to \"normal\" but this week i seem to have crashed straight back down again and feel very frustrated.

Not sure where to go from here....do i give it a few more weeks to see if things settle down again or is time to admit that flu isn't the drug for me?? Any advice / experiences would be greatly received!!

x

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  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Its such early days for you, you have to stick with it. I was up but mostly down ! With awful side effects for at least 11 weeks. Then I had three good weeks and crashed again and my meds (flu) were doubled. Then another two to three weeks of side effects with the double dose and then two good days over the weekend so I would say defo stick with it its early days yet for you and you will defo have ups and downs for a while yet.

    I think that fact that you felt a bit better early on is a good sign its defo two steps forward and one back! Maddyx

  • juppster
    juppster

    Posted

    Thanks for replying Maddymoo

    I know 4 weeks is still early on a new dose but im just getting soooo frustrated with it all now!! Just want to get back to feeling myself...its been going on for too long now and everyone around me is starting to suffer.

    I think the worst part is that for a week, i could feel what it was like to feel like \"me\" again which was fantastic and now its all been taken away again....it all feels so out of my control you know?

    Sorry for ranting! thanks again for taking the time to respond.....xx

  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    Juppster how are you feeling now?

    Are you any better? I am very disappointed with myself I have stayed off alcohol for 4 months and yesterday drank two bottles of wine.

    I am my own worst enemy because I give other people advice to not drink on fluoxetine and now I have done it and today my anxiety is back with a vengance what a fool I am! I also embarressed myself in front of friends and family when I was so drunk. I was loud and aggressive and made a complete fool of myself. Even before I sobered up I felt ashamed of my carry on. Sorry tp waffle on and offload to you but I hate myself and I am so low. Only for my kids and hubby I just wouldnt want to be here anymore I am a disgrace.

    Sorry to offload I guess I just needed to write my feelings down not sure if its the effects of the hangover but I feel like I have worked so hard over past few months to give up alcohol and get better and now I feel back to square one ! When will I ever learn that half my prolems I seem to bring them on myself. Yesterday has made me realise what I think I know all along I cant drink. I thought I could give up the fact that I used drink as a crutch and for my anxiety and drank too much and just drink socially and have one or two but I cant do that. Sorry again tp offload I just needed someone to talk to I guess. Maddymoo x

  • juppster
    juppster

    Posted

    Hey Maddymoo

    Sorry its taken so long to reply but not been in a good way. In answer to your question about how im feeling......proper crap is the answer!! I had one really good week when i thought things may be turning a corner, and then i crashed back down again. Have been on 60mgs around 6 weeks now so think im gonna have to try something else but will let you know.

    Im sorry to hear about the drinking thing. Try not to be too hard on yourself...you are battling a very serious illness and everyone makes bad choices every now and then....i guess the good thing is that you realise you made a mistake.

    Take care xx

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