Reply back re below post

[William1934]

I had to go of it and back on to fluoxetine as it didn’t suit me at all can’t remember why sorry

[pug205]

Probably you were feeling terrible and couldn't cope. The fluoxetine makes you feel worse before you get any benefits.

Your doctor should have told you, that it is quite normal. You will feel worse before you feel any better. The fluoxetine has to build up the levels and unfortunately, 6 weeks in the middle of the levels required until you feel any benefits

It's my second time on fluoxetine and the meds start to work from week 10-12 for me.

Whilst you are waiting, I do suggest the following. Breathing exercises, listen to music, go for walks, fresh air, eat lots of fruit, try and keep off alcohol, keep to a strict bedtime and get up as normal as you can.

Finally, a great cheap book to read is the “Chimp Paradox” by Dr Steve Peters £5-10, it will give you an insight into how your mind and other minds work. It basically reprograms you to think in a different way and approach life differently.

Look after yourself and it a slow road but you can get there.