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I eventually went to docs yesterday, been really suffering with depression. Is it possible the medication can result in side effects straight away? I'm feeling sick and no appetite today, however feeling better, clearer... I'm on 50 mg the lowest dose.. Anyone else share their experience please?

that is very much how I found them to be. I could just enjoy stuff.

also, a very interesting side effect was to just not respond very quickly (and crossly) to irritating or provoking stuff dh said. I couldn't be arsed

littleowl

Feeling much more relaxed now. Long may it continue. Quite looking forward to the 150mg

Realising I should have done this fucking years ago. Life has been a struggle, but I am strong, proud and didn't think it would ever get to this level.

I know what you mean - normally by now I would be in the thick of hideous pmt - but tonight I drifted right through cooking dinner, clearing up after and refereeing a fight between the dc with a smile on my face... Bit wierd really!

Yeah, our new calm will take some getting used to, but we fucking deserve it!

Slight headache today, getting slightly worse.

What time do you take the tablets? Before 12pm?

Yes usually about ten in the morning

Lovely sunny hot day here today

Beautiful day :)

I have the tummy might be medication..

Feeling better :)

Feeling wellish today :)

Yes, better.

:)

How y'all doin?

Hi sole

Feeling fine today, nice and relaxed again - must be a few days in a row now, I should really keep a diary - the good days are definitely outnumbering the not so good...

Glad you're ok too

That is really good to know chuff :)

We'll get there, ball of confidence

One wierd thing - my cycle is usually bang on every 28 days - but I got my P today and it's a few days early. That never happens, so I'm wondering if it's connected to the meds. Doesn't really matter if it is, just really took me by surprise - particularly as I have had literally NO PMT

If you knew me in RL you would know just how shocking that is [ grin]

Bit of an emoticon fail there...

Same here chuff spotting two weeks early, full on today

Must be the meds..........will Google.

No PMT for me either. According to Google, yes can cause pro-longed menstrual cycle. great!

Ooh that can't just be a coincidence then can it? Wierd that we're in sync!

Hmm well the messed up cycle is slightly annoying, but I'm v v happy about no pmt!

I got no PMT either, nor the usual breast pain. I can never remember when I'm actually due on, so I've no idea if I'm early.

Is increased thirst a side effect? (If not, could be just the weather).

Also do you drink alcohol on them?

You too Dwerf?!

I haven't had increased thirst, but for about the first month I had a really dry mouth, so did feel like drinking more.

And yes I do have the odd drink - my GP said its fine but to take it slowly because it may effect me quicker. I only have one or two anyway, but have felt fine

Increased thirst here, not a drinker of alcohol. Appetite decreased, lost 8 lb.

I lost a couple of pounds, but the appetite thing passed pretty quickly for me. In fact most of the side-effects have passed for me now and only 3 weeks in. I am seriously impressed with this drug.

I feel calmer again today. Impressed here too. Still negative talk in mind a bit but lot less and not much to distract me, hoping that will change.

I bought one a day Vitabiotics ultra bit D today from Boots. 1000 IU, optimum level.

The sunshine vitamin ??

Taken first one today.

i feel so good yayyy

Dwerf x u ok?
chiff u ok?

kazza u ok?

well i feel good

Cleaned fish tank, bought new fish to look at. Still have other chores to do but little by little i will get there.

taking my damn time about it too.

Hi sole

Still feeling good here too! I seem to be on a good run .

Hope everyone else is ok too.

The OP hasn't been back buttons

Must be ok with her/him.

It has to last chuff say it will

Week 7 for you chuff?