depression

williamo_2

**purpleprincess** wrote:

Didn't know this thread was here if I did I would have posted a long time ago probably. I've got depression and went to pick up my script of fluoxetine (prozac) today, so ironic that I find this thread today. Been depressed for a number of years, 8 years or more now, only just started on the ADs on 1st January 2006. This was to be my year for change and positive change at that. Still on the ADs but with my GP hope to come off them early next year ....................... bit of a waffle that but mostly wanted to say hello! :hello: and happy that I'm not alone

Definately not alone! I only started on these fluoxetine things a few weeks ago and definately are helping me cope with my situation, hopefully like you, my GP said I just have these as a temporary measure until I get back on track. Take care! :beer:

**purpleprincess**

williamo wrote:

Definately not alone! I only started on these fluoxetine things a few weeks ago and definately are helping me cope with my situation, hopefully like you, my GP said I just have these as a temporary measure until I get back on track. Take care! :beer:

Thanks williamo. Hope you didn't have too bad a time with any side effects and glad that they are helping you

williamo_2

**purpleprincess** wrote:

Thanks williamo. Hope you didn't have too bad a time with any side effects and glad that they are helping you

Do they have side effects? I thought i can just effect you when you drive. I hope i dont get any bad effects from them.

rubytuesday

Turning_into_scrooge wrote:

Try not to worry these days they try to keep families together, they more than likely want to offer you more help with the little one:)

Yes that is true. Have been ill three times now myself. They will try and support you in that regard. Do you have any friends and family who could offer support too.Wishing you well

Tiff_2

skippie wrote:

i've joined the club, have been given Zopiclone to help me sleep at night.

Only problem being is that the prescription is £6.75 for four tablets, which i can't really afford .

Here I go stating the obvious, but some benefits will allow you to get it free but also you can get an exemption certificate from GP I think or I think
also you may be able to get it free if it's going to be a life-long very necessary medication again via GP.
Sorry I can't be more definite x

**purpleprincess**

williamo wrote:

Do they have side effects? I thought i can just effect you when you drive. I hope i dont get any bad effects from them.

Not necessarily, I just know that you can get side effects for the first two weeks til it gets into your system. I did and other people I know did but it doesn't affect everyone.

Don't worry, didn't mean to panic you!!:o

williamo_2

**purpleprincess** wrote:

Not necessarily, I just know that you can get side effects for the first two weeks til it gets into your system. I did and other people I know did but it doesn't affect everyone.

Don't worry, didn't mean to panic you!!:o

Thanks was a bit worried luckilly no I had no side effects yet!!

Turning_into_scrooge

williamo wrote:

Hope everyone is feeling ok today!! I'm having probelms getting up in the morning and waking up in the afternoon anyone have any advice even my alarm clock doesn't get me up!! the only medication I am on is fluxotine - prozac and I take 2 a day (think its spelt like that). I do find that they are helping me though and keeping me more focused.

Ask your doctor if you can take both tablets together at bedtime, if you're taking 1 in the morning and 1 at night they may be doping you up through the day, thats why i take both mine at night but i'm not on the same meds as you mine are Dothiepin now called Dosulepin we have to use the American name now.

postingalwaysposting

hello everyone i have only just found this thread, please forgive me i have only just been diagnosed as depressed only early september and its hard, the docs wont give me tablets, they think that i can sort myself out without tablets even when i explained i tried to kill myself they didnt bat an eyelid :rolleyes: i have good days and bad days (bet you all do too) as its all new to me i am trying to find ways to cope but its hard..... i just wanted to say hi to you all really

**purpleprincess**

postingalwaysposting wrote:

hello everyone i have only just found this thread, please forgive me i have only just been diagnosed as depressed only early september and its hard, the docs wont give me tablets, they think that i can sort myself out without tablets even when i explained i tried to kill myself they didnt bat an eyelid :rolleyes: i have good days and bad days (bet you all do too) as its all new to me i am trying to find ways to cope but its hard..... i just wanted to say hi to you all really

:wave: hello posting!!