This is my first time posting so please bear with me. I have been on fluoxetine for many years for depression and anxiety. A few years ago I tried to come off them because 'I was better' and I was in an anxiety hole for about a week. About 2 months again I stupidly tried to come off them to have a baby. Since last week the anxiety has hit me like a tonne of bricks. I'm a mess. I have been taking my tablets again for 7 days but still don't feel any better. Because I recovered much sooner after the last episode I'm scared that I will never get better again. Can anyone offer any similar experiences or encouraging words?
Take one day at a time is the best advice i can say to anyone struggling with depression/anxiety.
Maybe try kalms to see if they might help lessen the aniety a bit?
you need to regard your baby in this decision because they will also be feeling the effects of the drugs and that may be detrimental later on in development stages.
I would definitely consult with a midwife about this.
Sorry I'm not actually pregnant. I came off them in the hope of trying but there's no way I would subject a baby to these drugs.
Thank you for your reply. Do you suffer with this? Do kalms work for you? X
I do Emma yes, I am also on citalopram 20mg daily for depression also.
I find the kalms helps me a lot with the anxiety, you get a months worth of tablets in a box so it is a help there and it is 1 or 2 a day i think.
hope this helps