Tuesday, October 20th, 2026

# The past couple of weeks have been tough. I'm not entirely sure why, but my mental health has taken a downturn. It doesn't feel like the meds are really doing anything at the moment, and I've been increasingly restless and fitful during sleep again. Yesterday, I had to go back to the doctor's as the pharmacy was having problems getting hold of my repeat prescription so we also discussed the current situation. I've had an almost constant headache for the past 7-8 days, occasionally dipping into migraine territory. This has been attributed to not being properly rested. Even though I may be asleep, I am not gaining the benefit. Consequently, I've been advised to take melatonin to help promote healthy sleep alongside an increased dose of fluoxetine — I don't think I can go much higher. Autumn has hit with a vengeance, and the reduced hours of daylight likely don't help. I always struggle at this time of year. The transition from away from the long days of summer really affects me. All…