hi everyone, sorry for the shitpost lol but i was wondering, i get a monthly prescription of fluoxetine for 30 or so pills (meant to take 30mg a day) but i usually just take however many my mood kinda requires (usually 40mg-80mg) and my pills plateaued around 3 months ago and ive been to the doctors and everything (and they havent done anything about it), anyways getting off track, ive been getting old thoughts about ending myself again and im so fucking desperate not to fall back into this rut. i must admit, ive been cutting lightly to cope with it, but regardless im scared im falling back into a hole i cant get out of. any advice please?
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Don’t take however many your mood requires. Antidepressants don’t work like that. You have to take them consistently to feel the effects. I can’t speak for what antidepressants help with, they didn’t help me. But I can tell you the little things- consistent sleep schedule, excercise, meals, brushing your teeth, etc. are way more important than you might think. It’s hard to do much when you feel bad develop one or two of habits at a time. Add another once you complete 21 days of the firsts. Don’t try starting a dozen at once. It’s demoralizing when you slip up. These routines have been my biggest strength. No matter where my head is at I have the anchor of knowing what to do next.