I'm just wondering how long it takes for the fluoxetine to work after increasing from 20mg to 40mg. I had a baby nearly 4 weeks ago, and after 2 weeks, I felt that my husband was being distant from me and didn't want to be close, so I asked him out straight, and he said he feels the spark has gone and doesn't know how he feels, we are trying to spend time together as a family and as a couple more to see if things get better, but I am scared he will leave me. My anxiety is through the roof at the moment, and I just hope it gets easier because I am struggling at the moment, feel so sick and gone off food, and just don't want to do anything. My husband goes back to work tomorrow, and I know I've just got to get on with things but it's hard.
Why would your husband say something like that right after you gave birth. He needs a good kick up the butt!
Right now you concentrate on you.. because if you are not strong then your baby will suffer. I hope you have other support around you.
I increased from 20mg to 30mg for 10 days and then up to 40mg. Truthfully I had the same sort of cycle when going up to 40mg as I did when first starting.... a bit of a dull head.. a few days around week 3 of feeling a tad anxious.. restless sleep... but then suddenly in week 4 it kicked in on the 40mg. I feel great now and each week is even better. Try and find some support... your husband sounds like he is being the baby and I am sure looking after one child is tough enough. Tell him to grow up.
I am so sorry! I can't even imagine. What a horrible thing to go through, you have just created a beautiful little baby together. Your husband is maybe going through some jealousy or not coping with the new baby and your new life and the changes, but so what.. that's not okay to do what he has done too you. You are the one that has grown your baby and given birth and gone through all the hormone changes.
Do you have support from family? Xo
How long have you been on 20mgs for?
It's normal to feel worried about your relationship after having a baby.. it's such a huge life change. I feel ike your husband needs to be more aware that this situation is normal and to not worry and most importantly to not put any extra stress on you. Of course the spark has died a little, you're probably both a bit stressed and tired and getting used to life with a baby.
He should be supporting you and he needs to realise right now that there are more important things that come before whether or not there's a spark between you guys only 4 weeks after having a baby. Marriage is much more than that. It's taking care of each other and stepping up to the plate when it is so hugely needed. It's such a tender time right now, I'm sorry to hear he said that but i hope he can see how silly it was. xx