Hi guys
I am sitting at home crying my eyes out writing this...all the while i have been on 20mgs fluoxetine i haven't been able to cry...i have come down to 10mgs today as the doc doesn't think they are doing much for me and i feel soooo bad......i just want to be me again and get rid of this bloody horrible illness...but it seems determined to stay with me, no matter how hard i try x
Hi Juppster.I am sorry to hear you are so sad.Dont get yourself down in the dumps about this change.I too am avoiding going back to the Dr as I feel that it is like starting all over again.I completely understand you when you say that you just want to be yourself again.I think you get to a point where you dont know what is normal anymore.I am bored with feeling fed up.I would love you to let me know how you get on with this change and maybe I will pluck up the courage to go back to the quacks.We have to keep trying dont we???If you feel like having an offload about how you are feeling at any time I pop in every day,so I will always be here to listen.Maybe a good cry will do you good.Keep your chin up sweetie.Take care.speak soon.xxx
Juppster.Please post me later and let me know how you are feeling.In the mean time here is a big hug from me to you. :hug:
Hey Pinky 73...thank you so much for your kind words. The most frustrating thing about it is i know it WILL get better but that doesn't make it any easier at the moment!
I had a good chat, cry and cuppa with my mum this afternoon which made me feel a bit better!! Good old mum!
I just cant help but feel that meds just seem to make me worse and as my doctor said there should have been some improvement for the better after 5 weeks.....i don't know....hopefully coming down the dose will be better for me...only time will tell.
I will let you know how i go and thank you for caring, even though you are going through a tough time too! xx :angel:
Hi Juppster
Keep with it. 5 weeks really is early days. I'd say that you'll see some benefit soon. Everyone is different but i felt a bit more like myself after about 6 or 7 weeks.
Are you on tablet or liquid?
Hope you're feeling a little better!
Take Care
Sam x
Hi Juppster
I agree with Sam. 5 weeks is too early. I remember having the same feelings though at your stage. Things will improve given time. Easy to say but hard to beleive i know. I'm now on week 15. I won't deny its been a struggle but despite everything it's been worth it.
You will get better, honestly.
Best wishes. x :wink: :roll:
i agree with mp 5 weeks isnt too long just hang in there it will get better it just takes some time thats all and we all still have good/bad days so dont think its jut you ok
chine up and wipe away those tears xx
Nicki B
Thanks for your replies guys....i am going to give the 10mgs a go for a couple of weeks and see how i go.....thanks for taking the time to reply x
DEAR JUPPSTER
I WAS REALLY WORRIED ABOUT YOU YESTERDAY. I WANTED TO HELP
YOU BUT I SEEM TO HAVE LOST THE KNACK OF EXPRESSING MY FEELINGS. YOU THINK YOU ARE OVER THE WORSE THEN IT CRASHES
DOWN ON TOP OF YOU AGAIN. I WAS 5 WEEKS INTO TREATMENT WHEN
I WENT DOWN BIG TIME. PLEASE TALK TO A THERAPIST, I WASN'T GOING TOO, BUT WHEN I WENT TO ROCK BOTTOM,I ALMOST BEGGED
FOR ONE.
GIVE IT UNTIL ABOUT 12 WEEKS BEFORE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER.
THERE IS NO EASY WAY IT JUST HAPPENS
THINKING OF YOU
LOVE
PRINN
Thanks PRINN
Please don't worry about expressing your feelings... but thank you so much for caring. I have had a better day today thank goodness so i will see how i go on the 10mgs...i am very lucky in the fact that i have fantastic support from my husband and family so never really feel alone...and what with the fantastically caring people on this site....i am very lucky indeed!!
Thanks once again for taking time to reply...i know it will be a rocky road but i truely believe i will beat it eventually....its just a matter of time. hope you are well x
hi juppster, i too had the same side effects as you and i know what youre going thro iam now on mirtazapine 15mg one a day at bedtime i feel tonnes better i.e eating and sleeping better also a lot calmer perhaps theyd help you look up the experiences on it. good luck. :D