Back on Prozac in a new attempt to beat depession & anxiety

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick update, I tried Sertlaine for two months and then Escitapram for 5 weeks and they both did not have the desired effect so I got pretty desperate as the feelings of depersonalization was getting too much to handle so I went down to a & e on sunday and was ready to be committed as I could not see a way out but I spoke to a couple of helpful doctors who advised me it is more anxiety than depression but they wanted to switch my tablets and because Prozac worked when I was 16, they said to give this a go.

They also gave me quite a few Lorazapans which I have never really had before but this gives me comfort that I can get through the next couple of weeks until God willing the Prozac kick in again.

I am really tired of the struggling and the expectations only to feel worse but with every new tablet comes perhaps a new light.

Day one of Prozac starts here.

Sean

SBS.

I am really pulling for you, and hoping that this combination and start up brings relief!!

Keep trying and searching for all of the things that can be of help. Coping skills/self help, meds and of course support can be a winning combination...so keep the faith!

We are here cheering you on always.:)

S.C.

Thanks everyone......I was near the end of giving up but I am back for one more fight with this anxiety & depression.....thank you for all your support and I love you all loads x

Thanks Wallsal,

I was told I had an anxiety disorder which is the first time anyone had said that to me so at least I have a answer.

What dose of Prozac do you take?

They put me on 20 mg , I cant even remember what dose I was on last time I took it as it was so long ago but he said he would rather me take something that we know worked before as it should work again.

Fingers crossed.

Hi Merrida,

I cant quite remember why I came off the Prozac in the first place because it was so long ago but I am pretty sure it was just because I was feeling better so hopefully it will work just the same.

I sooooo much desire to live the life I lead before but a better on where I can be a better person and help people.

Sean

I know all too well of feeling like a step back is a kick in the you know where and I give too much energy to the seemingly "step back" vs the good days that preceded it. It's normal!! Just know that. I struggle with it too so I do understand. When I took Prozac in the early 90's, it took at least 2 weeks for me to notice any difference & you betcha I had "step backs" in the process but as it made me better, I could get over them quickly and move forward faster and not obsess or dwell on the negative.

I'm in the same boat as you with the "fingers crossed this med works" as I started a new AD a week ago. Been struggling with this since February w/a med dance just like you. Here's praying we're just around the corner to feeling ourselves again!

-Lisa

I know that feeling i started cipralex. The first 4 days i was fine my symptoms where gone and then friday night bed time comes along and it got bad. I'm 2 weeks in most things are gone some days are better then others.

I know that feeling all to well! I've had that feeling all month. I wish you the best and hope you find something that makes you feel better soon!

Thank you :) I won't. We will all pull through this!

Hey Aubreyear,

Have you got anything to help you with the start up effects at all?

Hope it works for you :)

Sean

I am not sure what Sam-e is sorry? I would recommend going to your doctors and see if they could give you a short supply of Lorazpam to take the edge of the anxiety that you normally get with the start up.

What dose are they starting you on?

What about Alprazolam? I have some experience with it and other than a headache, it does help me quite a bit. Or do you suggest Lorazpam over it?