Zoloft Blog

My GP has decided to try me on Zoloft (Sertraline) to see if that would help with my anxiety and stress worries. But don't worry I set up another blog over at http://www.zoloftrx.blogspot.com - so please pay a visit!

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Ahhhhhhhh I feel like I'm up to 100 here, just nervous and shaking.

Argh!!

Help

Now I feel really dizzy and my orientation is completely off - I am thinking about taking a Fluox just to calm down as I haven't felt like this before (withdrawals more than likely).

I also feel run down, fed up, and just not bothered doing anything (even though I'm in work).

No More Fluoxetine

This will be my last entry as my doctor has told me to stop taking Prozac from today.

I will update with a link to a new blog (when he puts me on something else on 15/05).

Thanks for reading :)

I feel very dizzy at the moment, wow this is weird lol.

Day 36

Only took my Prozac at around 8am or so today, no nausea or anything so far - just a general spaced out feeling.

Am drinking a lot of water as I feel very dehydrated.

Day 34 & 35

Yesterday I felt very dizzy and not really myself, it was like a third person perspective or something.

Sunday
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Claire I had a bit too much to drink last night and we were both sick lol. I took the Fluox around 8am or so and it knocked me out back to sleep.

At the moment I feel a bit spaced out, my head is very light as well (no I didn't have a hangover).

Another Prozac

Had to take another Prozac today as there was a very irritating customer arrived in and got me shaking and everythig (sweating etc.) - hopefully it;ll work :)

Day 33

Fell alseep around 10pm last night then woke after 1am and nodded off again after 3am,

Took it about 8am (which is late for me).

Day 32

Took it about 7am this morning and had a terrible few hours, felt really sick and spaced out for a while :(

Day 31

So I've completed just over a month's worth of Prozac (into second packet now).

Had to take a second one yesterday and took my usual 20mg this morning. Don't really feel any benefit to be honest at the moment.

Day 30

Woke after 6 as usual and took it around 7-7.30am.

At the moment I feel like I'm in a daze, bit like a spaced out feeling in a way.

Day 29

I managed to lie in bed for a bit loner today, although I did take it around 7am (later than usual).

Day 27 & 28

Three pills in two days although I didn't see much of a difference lol.

Will take my usual single dose in five hours or so (when I wake up).

Day 26

Awoke around 6am and took it about 6.30 or so.

Just feeling 'spaced out' in a way...weird.

Day 25

I actually felt really good this morning (maybe a side effect? unusually high mood?) and not at all restless :)

Got a bottle of Evian to keep me company in the office today lol.

Day 24

Woke up at 3am and have been awake since then (well I feel alseep for about 20mins after 7.30am). Didn't have nausea this morning which is good.

My head feels spaced out though.

No Nausea

I went to the doctors yesterday and he gave me another prescription of 20mg Fluoxetine (one a day), he also stated that if it had no effect within 2 weeks he would put me on a different drug.

I feel very light today, like airy or something lol. Sitting here in work doing some online banking and general surfing at the moment.

Oh and my head has just got a bit fuzzy as well.

Good news is that there has been no nausea today!

Day 23

Woke up about 4.45am and took one 20mg Fluox.

Day 22

I woke after 4am and took my Fluox, then took another when I got home.

I had a long talk with my parents about work and such and it cleared my mind a bit but I'm sill struggling on these damn pills.

Day 21

Went to bed last night at about 2am or so, slept for about two and a half hours and have been awake since 4.45am - that's the time I took the Fluox as well.

I had bad nausea for a while but it soon cleared up.

Doctor's appointment tomorrow...probably end up giving me another prescription.

Day 20

I was told this morning that my sister came up to my room (when I was asleep) and asked me for a DVD - I supposedly got up and walked across the room, then back to my bed again...weird.

Took it around 6.30am and just had a small amount of restlessness to deal with, nothing major like a few days ago.

Headaches

I've had mild headaches all now and now it's kicked up a gear.

I posted a topic on a patient site to see if I can take headaches tablets while I'm on these.

Day 19

Woke up sometime after 5 I think...took the Fluox at about 6am if I remember correctly.

I had a bit of an upset stomach this morning but it quickly passed - although there's been no tingling or racing around (eyes, head, body).

Day 18

Took it at the usual time.

For the past few days I've been feeling 'not me' and very hyped up with all this fake like energy. Oh and the restlessness is back again today...and it doesn't seem to want to go away.

Day 17

This is actually the first morning I haven't felt sick after I took the fluox :) Hopefully it's starting to work lol.

Took it around 6.40am or so, along with a stomach pill (Ranitidine 150mg).

I'm heading to 'speak' to someone today...my parents think it's a good idea so I think I'll try it out and see what it's like.

Will update this with how it went either tonight or tomorrow morning.

Day 16

Took it today about 6.40am I think :)

I was feeling sick (nausea) but it's slowly passing (at last).

Day 15

I took it at around 6.40am or so, my stomach got a very bad sick feeling in it and I just lay there for a while.

Even sitting in work at the minute I feel like I want to be sick.

Day 14

I haven't taken my Fluoxetine today as I had to take a second yesterday (don't ask).

Angry

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, was just in the middle of a fight between my sister and her boyfriend. I feel so bad, the anxiety is kicking in.

It just feels like my head is going to cave in.

Day 13 Morning Again

Woke at 5.30 and took it with water (for a change).

My stomach wasn't as sore as yesterday so that's a good sign, also I could lie in bed for another hour or so and then get up.

I'm still not eating in the mornings but I am drinking a pint of milk which is helping my stomach.

Day 12 Morning

I woke up an hour earlier this morning (5.30am - took it then) and just got up and walked about the house until I had to go to work.

I can't stop shaking and sweating at the minute, it's so weird. One minute I'm fine and the next I'm all over the place.

Plus now orders at work and such aren't arriving and it's very annoying.

Feeling Bad and Good

I shift from feeling bad (not in a depressed way but like a can't be bothered way) to a great/hyper/full of energy mood - I think the Prozac is starting to kick in a bit.

Damn, now I'm tired.

Nausea

I hate this bloody nausea. I've been feeling sick all day, not when I'm not feeling sick my head gets sore.

Oh and I called the doctor earlier and he said for me to stick at these as you will feel worse before you feel better. How much worse can I feel! lol.

I bought the 'red' milk today (skimmed) and it is actually quite nice.

Day 11

I took it today at about 6-6.30am and only now has my stomach stopped being sore. By sore I mean like a nausea type feeling.

I even had to take off work today as it was that bad I couldn't face going in.

Claire is the best though, always there for me :)

Head

Argh my head is a mess, I'm a bit hyper and my brain can't seem to keep up lol.

Day 10

6.30am again :)

I feel really weird today, shaky and light for some reason and it's doing my head in.

Day 9

So I took it at about 6.30am and felt so very sick until about 10 minutes ago. It's a feeling like you're going to throw up, but just can't.

Also brought in this book (AD Fact Book), I'm about half way through it (105 pages) and it's actually pretty informative.

Rest of the Day

Things have been dead on for the rest of the day, had sick spells but am fine now thankfully :)

Day 8

7.30am dosage.

I felt like I was going to throw up about 5 minutes ago, it was awful. Still feel a bit woozy but it's going now.

Tired as Hell

I'm so damn tired today, just been lying on my bed wrecked. I did fall asleep earlier for about 20 mins (which is very unlike myself).

Been reading through a book I recently bought called 'The Anti-Depressant Fact Book' by Peter R. Breggin - very informative book on everything SSRI related.

Day 7

Another 7am dose ;)

Very restless this morning, can't seem to stay still. It'll pass.

Dizzy

Felt a bit spaced out and dizzy today, not all day but just this late evening. Not too sure whether it was from the Prozac or lack of food (well not really lack).

Oh and experienced some mild headaches earlier as well, like a throbbing sensation for under 10 secs each time.

Sixth Day

As always I took it around 7am or so :)

Had no sore stomach today (which was good), well I haven't taken my Rantidine yet so we'll see.

Ok, No Energy

This is weird...I didn't feel the buzz I've been getting each morning today - I felt the energy build-up but it just tapered off.

Oh and I didn't feel nervous or jittery going to the theatre last night :) Usually I would be all nerves but I was calm and had a bit of a sore stomach but it went away fairly quick.

Fifth Day

Took it this morning about 7am (when I wake up now lol).

Went to a theatre play last night that my wonderful girlfriend was in :) It was called 'Sweet Charity' and rocked! I especially liked the hippie part :D haha lol.

Sitting here in work waiting for the technician to show up, I can feel the energy starting to build up ahhhh.

Burst of Energy Every Morning?

Seem like I'm getting this weird burst of energy each morning now. It's a feeling that I have to get up and 'do something' in a way, can't really seem to stay still when it happens.

At least my appetite is back :D

Fourth Day

Took the Fluox about 7am this morning and, as usual, the nausea and soreness returned :(

It's about 10.05am and the pain is starting to subside, at last!

Look OK, Feel Like Crap?

What a strange advert I found on this site:



Damn Google Ads!

Emotional Eating Test

Haha yes another! Last one of today...I promise!

Type A Personality Test

Just completed (boring I know) a Type A Personality Test - click on the image for a bigger view.

AMPM Personality Test

AMPM Personality Test next! All these tests lol.

Extroversion Test

Ok, the results of my Extroversion test:

Assertiveness Test

The results from an Assertiveness Test I just completed:

Awkward Customer!

Ok so I had the first 'awkward' customer while I've been on Fluoxetine. Pity they had to lower themselves to start swearing on the phone.

Well my stress/anxiety levels went straight up as the call progressed, was breathing quite slowly to lower my heartbeat but didn't seem to do any use. Nearly locked up on the phone but thankfully didn't.

Hopefully next time I'll be able to cope better.

Third Day's Energy

Yep, it's about 10.40am and I'm just full of energy. Vacuumed the office, now going to make out flyers for our new laptops.

Ahhh I have to do something! lol.

Third Day

Took it at about 7.20am - about 10-15mins later I had that awful light feeling in my stomach (same as yesterday morning), hope I don't get hyper this evening :(

Feel a bit spaced-out...let's just see how the day goes.

Patient.co.uk - ghostfreak's MySpace

If you click here you can view my 'my space' on the patient.co.uk website.

It lists any topics I've started or replied to, basically it acts like a profile page.

Can't Seem To Sleep

Argh, can't seem to sleep...my eyes are a bit blurry but I just can't nod off.

Onto Season 3 of The Office, hopefully get finished by the time the new episode airs (Thursday).

Tired + Energy

Ok so I'm still bouncing about full of energy but at the same I feel a bit lethargic, watching The Office (US) and eating way more than usual.

I have a craving for chocolate as well, maybe get hot choc and whipped cream soon.

Sore Stomach Gone?

I only seem to have a sore stomach now in the mornings, then it just goes away. Maybe the fluoxetine is doing something...well apart from making me hyper.

Light Headed

My head feels a bit light at the moment, am just lying on the bed watching the Season 2 finale of The Office (US).

Now I've got a headache :(

What Should I Avoid While Taking Fluoxetine?

I found this on a medical site:

Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Awake and alert! Basically anything that requires you to be AWAKE!

Second Day

Took it at about 11.45am or so.

Wow I had so much energy last night, still no idea why lol.

Updates later :)

Energy Still Here

Can't stay still at the moment, so full of energy (still).

Watching Corrie now, hope this keeps me still lol.

Full of Energy

For some reason I'm full of energy at the moment (no energy drinks or caffeine today, well a cup of tea this morning), could it be the Fluoxetine?

Stress Triggers Results

Seems like I'm addicted to these tests :P

Sleep Test Results

Only a few minutes ago I completed a 'Sleep Test' that evaluated your sleep based on habits and what was in your room (open windows, TV etc.):



Click the above image for a bigger view and to make it easier to read :)

The Anxiety Test: Results

The Anxiety Test

We've all suffered from some form of anxiety at one time or another, whether it was butterflies in the stomach before a big exam or stammering like a goof in front of that guy/gal we had a crush on. Anxiety is a natural human reaction to life's stressful events, which aren't necessarily even unhappy or terrible situations - how many brides, for example, get a bad case of the jitters on their wedding day? Anxiety often conjures up strange, overwhelming physical symptoms, but if it doesn't happen too regularly we are able to brush it off and lead a normal life. If it does begin, however, to affect our day-to-day level of functioning, this is when we need to take a closer look at the roots and possible triggers of anxiety.

Your score = 33

Anxiety Score is 33/100

What does your score mean?

Your overall anxiety level appears to be low. It appears that you don't get anxious very often. You either don't have much in your life to cause anxiety, or you deal well with those types of situations when they arise.

http://psychologytoday.psychtests.com/tests/anxiety_r_access.html

Patient.co.uk

Just wanted to post a quick link to a site that's a great source of information on nearly every medical drug out there:

http://www.patient.co.uk

Banned Drinks!

Ok so no more:

Coke (been off it now for a while anyway)

Coffee (gone off it for last month or so)

Fizzy Drinks


I am allowed Tea though so that's good :D

I'm not taking these drinks as they seem to give me a sore stomach (as usual) and I drink wayyy too much of each one. Also I'd like to see if not taking these helps with decreasing the anxiety/stress I have.

First Fluoxetine 20mg

Took the first Fluoxetine this morning about 8am. I think nerves made my stomach all strange (although never had this weird light feeling in stomach before).

I'm taking Fluoxetine for anxiety and stress (I'm not depressed!), I was on Citalopram 20mg before and it just made me feel spaced out all the time and sick for the duration (just a week).

The pic below shows how much I love my wonderful girlfriend! :)