I hope that this message may give at least 1 person hope who may be in a dark place right now. For many years I was on fluoxetine to control my anxiety. It worked very well. 2 months ago I stupidly came off the tablets. Then, 2 weeks ago my anxiety hit me like a tonne of bricks. I had forgotten how awful it felt and how desperate it was. I have been back on the fluoxetine for 2 weeks now and I can feel myself turning the corner. I am still anxious but it's not overwhelming and I know I will get better day by day. Things often get worse before they get better on these tablets too. Hang on in there.