Not sure if I should post here or begin a new thread but for the sake of keeping things tidy I shall do it here!
So I started the Fluoxetine just over a week ago. My doctor said it could take anywhere up to about 3 weeks to begin to show its benefits, but to be honest I've felt a lot better since day 1, despite being ill with a virus.
I feel a lot calmer and more contented and I feel like I can rationalise and let things go more easily. I also feel less frustrated and tense and that I'm performing better at work. Even the way my friends have reacted seems to have changed slightly... I think I'm less frenetic and negative and generally nicer to be around (I tend to jabber and rant a lot when I'm nervous or upset). I asked my doctor if this was a placebo effect or just coincidence and he told me that for some people it is very effective from the get-go.
Another thing I've noticed is that my appetite has decreased. I feel like I've lost interest a bit in food... no nausea or anything, just a psychological disinterest. As somebody with a major sweet tooth I don't feel much compulsion to snack on chocolate etc as I usually do. I'm already slim and I don't find I 'comfort eat' per se but I wonder if that has something to do with the Fluoxetine. Either way I'm not too bothered, It just means I'm avoiding snacking and just eating when I feel hungry which is turning out to be a lot healthier than just eating because it's fun.
