Fluoxetine 2 years in

Treatment and medication
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Hi there!

Hope someone can shed any light on this?
I’ve been taking fluoxetine 20mg for 2 years now after suffering from quite severe panic attacks and anxiety.

After about 1 month or so into fluoxetine I noticed a massive improvement, I no longer had anxiety and my panic attacks reduced noticeablly and I gradually got better.

But in the last 6 months or so, I’ve been struggling with restlessness, (especially my legs), I’m not sleeping well at all, waking up during the night(broken sleep) which then makes me exhausted throughout the day!
My general mood is erratic, very up and down. I feel depressed, and I can feel the physical symptoms of my anxiety returning.

Just wondered if anyone had any similar symptoms and its not just me thinking I’m going mad?

Jade

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hello!! youre def not going mad hun, youre just having a bit of a setback
. Are you still on the pills? You could need an increase , go see your doctor , its not uncommon to have a big blip but remember you have been well and you will be again! Join an anxiety site on facebook , theres plenty of support from others who have anxiety !! you will be okay again though , big hugs xxx

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Thanks Pam, I’m thinking I def need to see my Gp. Need to stop putting it off! Sometimes I wonder if it’s all in my head but I’m guessing that’s the problem lol! X