Need Support; Fluoxetine

Ugh, how frustrating.

I think the Prozac is going to be a bust.

Definitely time to become your own health advocate. Grab a pen and paper and do some googling. I think you should insist your GP look at more somatic possibilities. Start with some tests: complete blood count, endocrine panel, urine, and stool. Ask to be tested for Hashimoto's and specific nutritional deficiencies - B12 comes to mind.

Unfortunately antidepressants have become a catch-all prescription for non-specific symptoms, and when they don't work, some GP's don't know where to go next. You may get to the point where you have more ideas for moving forward than your doctor, and I think that's a good thing.

Don't give up. There's a possibility that what's wrong with you ISN'T in your head. In the meantime, stick with the Prozac if you're getting a small amount of uplift from it.

Kc,

I am sorry that you are at this challenging point currently. :/ I know how difficult it is when you just need to feel better!

Have you and your doctor discussed Wellbutrin as an add-on? Since it was in your compatibility category, maybe this could be the boost you need?

Also what else are you currently doing for recovery. ..how's your therapy/self help regimen?

S.C.

If you have a local library...and some willingness to do some work...you can essentially create your own program!

I did also go through CBT with a therapist. ..but honestly, the material that I gathered and worked on my own was invaluable.

I basically checked-out every book on A/P recovery I could...and pulled the information that was helpful/applicable to me.

For workbook type exercises...where you need copies that you can write in...look on Amazon, or better yet...we have therapy worksheets downloads in our Resources.

It's hard getting started, but you won't regret it if you stick to it.

S.C.

Hi again KC,

Check out this link:

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I speak from experience, an undiagnosed endocrine issue can be a significant contributing factor to anxiety, panic, and depression.

Thank you Hibee...that helps so much. I keep hearing that it takes months rather than weeks to be effective so perhaps I'm on the right track.

Thanks super20dan...today, I actually had a better day but still not wonderful; still feel off and spacey but overall, not bad. It seems to be one day off the next okay....repeat...just not sure what to think. I've had loads of bw; only things that showed up were deficiencies in D, B12 and folate. Also, my testosterone was low...

Thank you HangingInThereK....I had a better day yesterday though with still some kinks. I'm in week six....Today, I feel a little spacey, tremulous and anxious....do you remember having any funky side effects? I'm hopeful it will work for me...it has to; I've noticed some positives as well as negatives, but I so need to be better. I'm coming up on one year of having been through this mental health calamity and medication merry go round...so ready to be well.

Thanks Dan...maybe my doctor will prescribe a different dosage; so far, today hasn't been too bad...I'm praying for more good days.

I hope so HangingInThereK....I really don't know; I still awaken every day feeling spacey and wiry....then I take the meds and feel a little more like I used to...I'm trying to face my fears; the fears generated by these meds....I still don't feel 100% confident in anything, but some glimmers of hope. The cause of my anxiety was just stress in graduate school last spring then the depression came afterwards with the med trials; I believe it was chemically induced...Then, in the midst of it, my brother died in the summer....so, we've lost half our family....definitely adds to the sadness.

Thank you....I'm not seeing a therapist but I feel I'm doing a little better; facing my fears one day at a time...I believe the med may be helping...I pray it does.

Has anyone in here heard of "Mood Stablizers?"
Doctors had me on Depression Meds for 27 Years to No Avail. And then I found a great Dr/Therapist that made all the difference in the world to me. She put me on, "Nuedexta" and my entire world became clear and for the first time in my since 1990 I felt like myself again (without all the side effects of depression medications).
It's just a thought, but I would read over the side effects of any and all of your meds to make sure that's not making you worse instead of the better you are supposed to be feeling by now.
Also remember you have to detox your body after you have tampered down from Prozac or any other meds you may be currently taking.
Sometimes all we get are side effects without any real help from the medications we are taking, Toxins build up in the body readily fast. Stop the intake of Sugars, go Organic (as much as possible) and learn to love Natural Foods. It all will help you take back control.
Blessings!
Cherish

Would anyone care to weigh in....For the last few days, I've had "okay" days; days where my emotions were heightened causing me to cry without ceasing. Two of these days; yesterday and today...I feel okay but spacey and feel a little disassociated....I'm kind of at a loss how to conduct my day; I don't know if it's apathy or if the medicine is still working on leveling out. I began this Prozac/Fluoxetine back November 24th....does it sound like this is progress with just some blips ad will these every go away?