"i was on fluoxetine for depression and stress 3 years ago for about a year. i used to be tearful, very unmotivated and stressed out by day to day things. i can&#039;t remember any side effects but can remember feeling calmer and happier. all my problems were &quot;just out of reach&quot; - not stressing me out but could be dealt with as and when i wanted to. i was assaulted at work 5 months ago. i have for the past 5 months struggled to come to terms with it, combined with self pressure to prove myself work wise and perceived pressure to &quot;bounce back&quot; from work i have ended up in a right old mess. prescribed fluoxetine 9 days ago. i have had various side effects - dizziness, &quot;disjointed&quot; feeling in my head but definitely calmer and less tearful."