Danceruk
16-11-08, 09:55
Hi
I am new here, bit of a last resort as I have seen my GP 3 times in the last 10 days.
Have been on fluoxetine now for 6 weeks, started at 20mg, was advised to get upto 100mg as fast as possible, double up each week until I got there, I hit a wall at 40mg and have gone back down to 20.((I am taking this for OCD-- Waiting for my CBT appointment at the moment))
I have no appetite at all, I have to force myself to eat the rare times I get shakey/light headed. Also the low feelings/self harm complusions have been unbearable. I have been coming home from work when I found it unbearable.
He gave me amitriptylene to help me sleep when I felt this way. Other than that he said just to keep taking it and see him when I finished another 90tablets. I explained I am not eating. Again he didnt have any concearn about this.
He "called my bluff" said he didnt believe I would hurt myself and to go away and get on with taking my medication.
Are these normal side affects? Am I being overdramatic by thinking he should be considering another medication?
Got another 2 packs to get through, struggling with working etc right now.
Any words of wisedom would be appriciated
Thanks in advance
I am new here, bit of a last resort as I have seen my GP 3 times in the last 10 days.
Have been on fluoxetine now for 6 weeks, started at 20mg, was advised to get upto 100mg as fast as possible, double up each week until I got there, I hit a wall at 40mg and have gone back down to 20.((I am taking this for OCD-- Waiting for my CBT appointment at the moment))
I have no appetite at all, I have to force myself to eat the rare times I get shakey/light headed. Also the low feelings/self harm complusions have been unbearable. I have been coming home from work when I found it unbearable.
He gave me amitriptylene to help me sleep when I felt this way. Other than that he said just to keep taking it and see him when I finished another 90tablets. I explained I am not eating. Again he didnt have any concearn about this.
He "called my bluff" said he didnt believe I would hurt myself and to go away and get on with taking my medication.
Are these normal side affects? Am I being overdramatic by thinking he should be considering another medication?
Got another 2 packs to get through, struggling with working etc right now.
Any words of wisedom would be appriciated
Thanks in advance