Fluoxetine day 6

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Started fluoxetine last Tuesday. It has increased my anxiety to such an extent that I have just lain in bed for the last three days. I feel desperate, hopeless, terrified. Total lethargy, no motivation whatsoever. I can't go on like this. I can't deal with the way I am feeling.

Should I stop taking them? I take 20mg in the morning and can feel anxiety kick in soon after. Has anyone else had a similar experience and if so what did you do? Thanks.

The first week can be scary and unsettling because effectively it is changing the chemicals in the brain.

However, hang in there as the positives begin to settle in especially after 2 weeks.

Thank you @Marmozet but it's hard when you can't function - should I stick it out or is it just not agreeing with me? Thanks for your support x

When you commence antidepressants often the symptoms of depression lift quicker than anxiety, which then makes the anxiety feel worse. I found taking a half dose (break the tablet in half) for the first week or two helped with anxiety and also other side effects such as nausea. I increased to full dose after two weeks.

Thank you @Cegbee will try that in the morning x