Mrs J

[Mrs J]

I'm new here,please be patient with me! I've suffered from depression for a long time but first faced up to it in 2007,I thought I'd dealt with it but obviously not! I pretended for years that I was fine but in November last year(2012) I had to realise that I needed help. I've been on 40mgs of citalopram for a while but felt that I was taking nothing,I felt no better! I was put on mirtazapine for a while but it turned me into a zombie! I was sooooo tired all the time my husband could do a 10 second count down after I took it and I'd be out cold! I've to start on fluoxetine in a few days and I suppose I'm a wee bit worried about another change and the fact I've heard all the horror stories about Prozac! I've read some really positive stuff on here that's why I decide to register!

[Annie0904]

Hi :welcome: I am sure you will find lots of support here :)

[Mrs J]

Thanks Annie!

[Cat lady]

I'm on fluoxetine just gone up to 40mg ;) x

[Mrs J]

I've seen some people's post about the side effects,I'm quite positive about going on them so I hope that attitude helps with them! Did you find it difficult?

[Cat lady]

I've not experienced any long lasting side effects, the first 2 weeks of increasing my dose I felt really drained but week 3 and I'm feeling like I'm on the mend again x

[fermina77]

Hi Mrs J and welcome. I have been on fluoxetine several times over the years. I had no adverse effects and found them very helpful

[Mark13]

Hi. Welcome aboard. You've certainly found a good place to be.

I'm sure you'll find lots of support here, as I have.