Hope you are sorted with your medication. Good luck. I do get a lot of palpatations in my chest too .
I just started my 4th week and have also been off work for 4 weeks. I have hope things will improve as most people state that but in the moment its hard to see the big picture. Im currently on 10mg and will be increasing to 20 within the next week. I almost wish I was started on the 20mg from the beginning so the side effects can be over and dealt with.
Hi Catherine x I wish I started on 10mg . Side effects been awful . My sleeping is just getting a bit better and no palpatations. Not sure when I'm going to back to myself and back to work. I got small children also don't know have got through it . Sheer determination I think. Been through this before years ago . You will get better .
I can only imagine going through this with children. Im sending you positive vibes! Im increasing my dose today and im doing my best to remember the longterm benefits. I took fluoxetine for 4 years before and stopped last January, thinkiny I could manage on my own. I know it helps and i know its worth the hell you go through during the start up. Gotta stay positive!
Thank you Catherine . Good luck. Sending positive vibes also . We can do this. I've doom this before I will do it again. Over 13 years I was diagnosed with anxiety . No triggers it just happens that's why the tablets are so bad for me at the moment but I know things will settle .
Ive been diagnosed with GAD and depression for about 10 years and it has challenged me in different ways since then. I used to be able to fight on my own but it has developed into agoraphobia and severe panic attacks, hence why I turned back to medication. I cant imagine not having triggers, I myself feel like almost everything triggers me and its frustrating. I have faith there will be better days! Weve taken some very important steps to get there xo
Im really hoping i feel back to normal soon. It feels like this is my life now im going to feel like this forever. My appetite came back and i really thought i was improvin then the last few days i cant eat once again feel so sick!!
Im tryin to be patient but it is so frustratin feelin like this. Im better than i was at the beginning but im still so far from where i wish i was!!
I definitely know the feeling. Every time I bave a good moment or even day I think "this is it, Im done with the side effects" and it comes back. Im learning to simpky be thankful for the good moments/days and make the best of them and remember that the side effects are coming and tend to gradually go away, not just overnight. Hang in there, I truly believe its worth it
I feel like my days are just wasted away. I wake through the night hard to get back to sleep then in the morning i feel so sick spend hours heavin. I have no energy or motivation to do anythin. I lay down most days. Lost my appetite again. Just feel really down and emotional today. I felt as tho i was gettin better but now im goin backwards!!
How long have you been on prozac and at what dose?
Iv been on 20mg for 4 and a half weeks now!!
From what Ive read side effects are still prominent for most people until weeks 6-8. Ive even seen weeks 10-12. If you can cope until then you might see a turnaround then, however if its too much you should talk to your doctor and see what they think. I really hope you feel better soon
Iv been seeing my doctor every 2weeks and week by week i have been improving a small amount. Im just so frustrated with myself!! What side effects do you have and what is a typical day for you?
I just increased from 10mg to 20mg yesterday so Ive been feeling a little rough but before the increase I felt lethargic, drowsy, and just overall bleh in the mornings. Once I had lunch I felt much better and the evenings are great. My most upsetting side effect is stomach and bowel issues. Now that ive increased Ive had pretty much all the side effects all over again but at the very moment I feel okay but even when I feel terrible I remind myself of the end goal and longterm benefits. Gotta keep my eye on the ball.
You sound nice a positive and that helps! Good luck with the increase and hopefully the side effects will ease off. Thats it, try to concentrate on the end goal, be patient (which i find hard)!!!!
Hope the 20 mg goes ok - I'm sure it well x keep busy and keep your mind occupied xx
Yes it is frustrating x had 2 days on the run which have been good - - no anxious feelings , no palpations or dizziness . Hoping the tablets have kicked in . Good luck
Thanks guys! I hope things go well for you as well xo
I hope they've kicked in for you too. Keep us updated and sharing your positivity! Its mad that all these side effects are from taking medication to make you feel better!!! Im just waiting for that lightswitch moment, the moment when im not anxious about being anxious anymore and can get on with life!!