this is day 41 i think im better from when i first joined although still get depressed im 19 and live in south wales i wonder if the tablets need more time to work?
Im on 5wk 5 days still disconnected x
im sorry i dont understand what you mean x
Depression and anxiety makes me feel disconnected from the world like a spaced out feeling or looking through fog
yea its the same for me im alone in this world ive never been loved and i feel like i dont exist
Ur 19 UV all your life ahead life will get better it really will. Keep in touch with ur doctor its still early days xx
Hi matthew
Def sounds like youre getting there . Id say a few more weeks n hopefully you'll notice a vast difference. Just the fact that youve noticed the improvement means the fluox is working so stick with it.
Did you hear back from mind or sort counselling out with your dr?
Vix
Hi Matthew
Great to hear you're feeling a bit better from when you first the site here. You will still get feelings of depression for a while mixed with better feelings too. These ups and downs are all part of recovery and slowly the good feelings will get more and more.
Yes, more time is definitely needed. You'll find you'll feel better and better as time goes by.
K xx
How long does one wait before swapping meds though ? Its awful long road
hi mathew, you certainly seem more positive than a few weeks back when you first joined which is brilliant news, I do know it can be very frustrating not having the same recovery rate as other people but we have to hang in there because it is no more than we deserve, to be happy lively bubbley individuals as we once were, good luck mon ami. (and hey you are only 19 you have such a long a wonderful life ahead of you, enjoy it)
I think you need to give the meds a good 3-4 months before considering swapping. Swapping meds also comes with side effects unfortunately, so it's worth sticking to one until you're absolutely sure.
It is a very long road, and sadly there's no short cuts. The benefits of seeing it all through are so worth it though. xx
Iv had enough I should b so so happy waiting for my baby girl but I'm depressed stuck in a back hole for no reason at all apart from stupid homoanes. Its awful thinking ur meds won't work and ur stuck but too scared to move on and try new ones. I feel for everyone so so much and I will look at life so different now and others xx
aww Rachel I so feel for you what with your babies birth at any moment, maybe Christmas day 
and the Fluoxetine side effects my god it's no wonder you feel as you do, you are being so strong I admire your spirit under the circumstances. hopefully when baby is born you have plenty of outside help, maybe your mum or family, and the Fluoxetine gives you back your smile and gets you out that black hole, guess the hormone thing will subside once daughter is here? a nice warm bath, music to chill to? my thoughts are with you, I hope tomorrow is nicer....
I'm booked a c section in 2weeks due to anxiety. If I could get rid of this spaced out dream feeling I think I'd be fine. I'm getting little bits done at a time but need breaks as it gets too much and a panic. Just don't know why!!! I can't cope if I knew soon I'll b me again and in touch with life. Its better slowly as before meds I had depersonalisation badly and didn't even feel like me in the mirror, that was truely awful. I just hope meds and myself can pull through this last part of wooziness and confusion good luck everyone!
well im gonna be starting counselling on the 31st of december which i cant wait for
hi Mathew, that's good news regarding the counseling that you have coming up, I hope it helps you on the road to recovery and getting your life back on track, good luck with it all
Thats great news. Hope it helps and you continue to improve quickly
Best wishes
Vix
hi matthew,
it sounds like you have come along way in your journey.
my daughter has just stated week 6, day 37...she has improved lots, but still has blips, and is still battling side effects, but they are getting better, not sleeping, and night sweats are the worst things for her, she still has down days,
councelling is a great step, well done, and take each day as it comes, and slowly, you will get better, its not a quick fix.
good luck hunny, and take care. xx
thankyou karen means alot im having a very bad time as its christmas and i feel so alone still got no support but hoping 2015 has something good to offer i hope your daughter is well i send my love to you and her merry christmas
thankyou very much vix