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Posted 4/30/2016 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
Hi.

I really want to get through this. More than anything. I decided to take the Prozac because my health anxiety is ruining my life. But after 5 days of it, I feel worse than ever. I can't function like this for weeks waiting for it to maybe make me feel better. I have responsibilities and people rely on me. I don't know what to do anymore
Posted 4/30/2016 8:30 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mersault,

What symptoms are you experiencing? Does using coping skills help at all? How about a benzodiazepine?

Have you talked to you doctor yet?

Can you hold out until Monday you think? Even just a couple extra days could be the start of a turnaround for you. ..

...and you could consult your doctor then for any advice on how to proceed.

I am sorry to hear this is so rough. :( Hopefully you can get a plan in place and some relief soon!

S.C.
Posted 4/30/2016 8:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks. I'm feeling a little better after taking Ativan. My supply of those is short though and my GP and pdoc are both weird about prescribing so I'll see how that goes.

Had a Normal endoscopy yesterday which is good but feeing all sore from it today which is not helping my anxiety.
Posted 4/30/2016 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, of course...I hope you feel better soon! Glad to hear the good results. :)

As far as the Ativan goes...can you explain that you just need it to help get you through your start up?

I think they would agree to that rather than see you suffer...or quit your start up!

I hope you continue to feel better and can get through the weekend comfortably.

Here in support...

S.C.
Posted 5/1/2016 7:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time at the moment try and stay positive and tell yourself you can get through this period and know that we are here to support you so keep us posted.

I take Prozac and have found it to be a good medication but it did take a while to kick in around 8 weeks if I remember rightly I take 60mg. The main side effect I get is a very dry mouth so need to chew sugar free gum to help with that.

Hibee
Posted 5/2/2016 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there! I definitely hear you on the start ups.. Not fun. Hang in there though it is worth it. I know it can be so scary. I had a really rough start up on Zoloft and then again on Lexapro. It does pass though and you will be so glad you stuck it out. We are here for you! You can do this.
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