How to survive first weeks on Fluo?
Hi All, I must say that my first days on Fluoxetine are not easy. This is my 6th day and this evening is the worst ever:( usually i am feeling panicy in the morning but today even evening is a struggle:(I went out first time in 5 days for a 5 min walk outside and it helped to relax a little bit. My boyfriend bought me also no alcoholic rose ... it helps a bit as well. What are you doing to stop anxiety build up? Thank you very much for all tips :)
Re: How to survive first weeks on Fluo?
I don't have any tips, you just got to get through each day the best you can and know that the side effects will subside. I wish you all the best.
Baggs
Re: How to survive first weeks on Fluo?
Hi Princess,
Cant believe it my hubby also brought me in a bottle of non-alcoholic wine, was not that keen on it, but just having a glass in my hand, gave me some comfort(how sad am I).
Are these the first anti-depressants you have been on? I had been on mirtazipane before
this for a few months, but the side effects were nothing like this, unfortunately they did nothing for my anxiety. Come on girl, chin up, we can get through this together & when we are both well, we will drink not just wine but Champagne, we deserve it xx
Re: How to survive first weeks on Fluo?
I'm starting medication tomorrow, so hopefully we can ride out the first few weeks together ! :hugs: x
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My rose wasn't to good but like you discribed just holding a glass feels good:) yes, this is my first AD. I did't feel great before taking them. I had very stressfull few months recently in my privet life and lots and lots of stress at work. Since about September I knew that I really need a rest but I decide to keep going and work 12h a day... And about 6 weeks ago I started to have panic attacks in the morning and during the day as well till last week on tusday when I woke up and had a massive brake down...since then I am at home and feel terrible... Thank you so much for support:)
Re: How to survive first weeks on Fluo?
Hi Princess,
So sorry to hear of your breakdown, that must of been very scary, but together we will get you through this.
I had my first panic attack 2 yrs ago while on holiday in Spain, came totally out of the blue, only had 1 more since but developed anxiety through it, thought I was having a heart attack, like you very scary. Took me about 4 months before I went back to work, always had the fear of another attack, even now it can creep up on me, but I try & distract myself any way I can until it blows over. We will get through this & we will be stronger people because of it I am sure. Take care & speak soon. If you want to chat any time just message me xx
Re: How to survive first weeks on Fluo?
Thank you so much:) you can also contact me at any time:) I hope you are having good day. I manage to finish my online Christmas shopping today which I am proud of becouse that would be impossible few days ago. Feeling very dizzy today and I think seating all day on the sofa doesn't help but I just have no motivation to do anything.
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Hi Princess,
Another not good sleep, feeling quite zombified this morning & shaky. Hoping a cup of tea will help. Yesterday mid afternoon i got a couple of hours where the nausea left so managed half a bowl of tomato soup, & felt really full afterwards, hoping it happens again today.
How you today Princess? hope you had a good night. Speak to you later xx
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Good Morning:) i had accualy no bad sleep went to bed about 12.30 and woke up at 6am when my boyfriend went to his work. I manage to fall a sleep again but had a terrible nightmare so I had to take diazepam to calm me down. Normally if G (my boyfriend ) is here I would just calm down in few minutes but when I am at home alone especially now this is impossible and I would feel panicky all morning. I know I am such a drama ... I never been like this ever... Afraid of own shadow... Do you feel like this as well sometimes? Yesterday similar to you about 10pm I felt quiet relaxed and manage to eat couple toasts:yesyes: with butter. This morning I am just going to have some smoothie:) hope you are having good day ]I hope you start feeling better soon :hugs:[
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Laurenita
I'm starting medication tomorrow, so hopefully we can ride out the first few weeks together ! :hugs: x
Hi Laurenita, i hope you ok:) is it your first day on fluo today? xxx
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OMG!!! I never exprience such a horrible Shakes EVER!!! I couldn't put my contacts on!!! Is it normal????:weep:
Re: How to survive first weeks on Fluo?
Hi Princess,
I have had another sh-- day, anxiety ott, nausea, & yes shakes, Dont think it helps not sleeping. Hope you had an ok day as you were on your own which is hard. I went to work this morning but left early as felt so crap. Day 8 tomorrow, fingers crossed it will be a better day.
Janine can I ask, was fluox your first a/d or had you tried others? xx