A timetable for recovery on Fluoxetine / prozac

[kenney4lyfe]

I wish peachy, I would be first in line for that surgery lol I'm on day 64 so i'm right with you. I still wake up anxious and have an upset stomach. The blips can still be very bad where the anxiety/depression can take over and the thoughts that always go through my mind are "this stuff isn't working and I'm never getting better." and Arose I'm glad to hear you're having some good days. Don't let the bad ones discourage you too much. Keep up the fight everybody

[Bluehair05]

Hi all,

Just hit week 10 and have had some really good days but had a bad last couple. Like you all I always think this is a huge step back but it is just another blip and if I really analyse it, the blip is not really as bad as before.

I never realised I was so impatient!! It took me a long time to get down and will probably take longer to get up but I need to wait.

Can I ask if any of you have lost weight? I lost about a stone and look awful ( not helping the whole feel better thing) but can't seem to keep any weight I put on on. Don't get me wrong I don't want to be big but I definitely don't want to get smaller.

Keep in touch all, it's great to share your experience and realise we are not alone.

Love Blue x

[kenney4lyfe]

Hey bluehair, I'm right behind you on week 9, I agree the blips are awful and it's hard but we have to remember how far we've come. I also lost weight, slightly more than you have, but i was also overweight, but since my appetite has slowly come back i still have not gained any of the weight back. I'm sure once you're healthy and your body gets completely used to the medicine that you'll gain the weight back. You are not alone, keep up the fight, keep us updated, we'll all get through this together

[Cazzam57]

Hi kenney4

I hope you dont mind me jumping in here, im just reading everyones progress on flu. Im finding all the info and positive comments very helpful.

I too have lost a lot of weight 16 kilos since i first fell ill with anxiety after a gall bladder operation. People say im looking great, i know i needed to lose weight, but id rather be plump and feel happy and relaxed and enjoying life. I say thanks, i just wish i felt great too. I dont have a big support group, and i try not to dump my emotions on friends, hence my visit to nmp.
So i thank you and all the other kind people here, we are all stronger than we realise and we can reach that special happy life again!

[kenney4lyfe]

Hey cazzam, thanks for sharing that with us, are you currently taking flux as well? How far along are you? I wish nothing but the best for you and we'll all get through this tough time together.

[Cazzam57]

Hello Kenney,

Ive just been re reading some posts in the hope that you and others are feeling the benefits of meds.
Have you started having more good days? I upped my dose last week or rather DR did, so now taking 40 mg. Not sure what to expect or even if im feeling better after 9 weeks total. Early days for me? I wish i was one of those who got benefits quickly! Why do i feel better at night its all so strange!

Fingers crossed we all see improvement, and you are aok and seeing better days soon

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