Thanks all,
I saw a counselor today and they agreed I shouldn't have been started on fluoxetine without being on antidepressants before and I should have been monitored closely by the doc that originally prescribed it. The counselor said that I'm not a threat to myself or others that it was just a very bad side effect and I did right to stop it. I feel better knowing for sure it was the med.
I agree with Maddie. You need to discuss this with your doctor soon and likely find another med. This kind of thing can happen with these medications, and finding the right one is often trial and error.
Please also try to resist the urge to cut, for a few reasons. One, and the most obvious is that it's dangerous. You could harm yourself very badly, or worse. Also, you don't want to start convincing your mind that cutting is an appropriate coping mechanism.
I wish you the best, please keep us updated on how you're doing!
This medication does not suit you. It made me very ill indeed. Some anti depressants suit some people and not others. The side effects you are experiencing are not acceptable. Go back to your doctor and discuss this, and ask to try another anti depressant.
When you find the one that is right for you, you will know. You cannot go on like this. No it is not right that medication should make you want to cut yourself. I was on one once that me very agressive - they were flushed away.
I know that some medications make you feel worse before you feel better. If after 6 weeks you still feel the same, then please see a doctor.
So I should keep taking it although I'm cutting myself now?
Unfortunately it's med. It works in some cases for a first 6 weeks depending on how your organism reacts on strong medicaments. It's very important to get through that initial time because later will be better. Take care babe and let me know if you feel better. And don't destroy your beautiful skin.