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Posted 5/12/2014 1:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hello everyone this is my first post. I've been on Zoloft for about 5 yrs recently stop working for me starting on celexa made my stomach hurt now on prozac been taking it about 2 weeks now feeling more depressed not sure if I should stop the meds I just don't remember feeling like this @ all on Zoloft I'm always scared especially in the car I've been dealing with panic attacks for about 10 + years I kno wat it is most of the time but yet in still it scares the hell outta me I'm just tired guys I read up on this all the time I'm just afraid I will never be normal again wat ever that is. I always have thoughts of death I don't watch news because it's just 2 much it's like I'm gonna be nxt it's horrible guys I just get tears in my eyes thinking about all this I've had all kinds of symptoms u name it somebody please help me my hubby has been and still is very supportive of all this!! thanks again!!! cry cry
Posted 5/12/2014 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry to hear you're struggling like this 2serious. New meds do take awhile to get used to, if you're worried that the Prozac is making you feel worse it would be worth talking to your doctor. I am on Sertraline and have just had my dose upped to 100mg. Panic attacks scare the heck out of me too.

A x
Posted 5/12/2014 3:43 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks wdwfa1973 I'm trying 2 hold on
Posted 5/12/2014 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hi 2S and welcome!

I am sorry that you are going through this rough transition! Start ups can be very difficult...and although I am sure that it feels like forever...you are in the initial building up and leveling off stages of the SSRI phase.

It may take a couple more weeks for the theraputic benefits to kick in and for the side effects to fade.

In the meantime, do you have any favorite coping skills that you can use to get you through?

We have some excellent ideas here from our Resources! They can be really effective if practiced daily.

They could help you during this time of transition while you are waiting for your Rx to help.:)

Here is a list of really good ones to try:

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I



...and please explore all of the other good things in our Resources (main page, 1st post) and continue talking with us! Support really makes a difference.:) We are always here to listen and care!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

Posted 5/12/2014 4:59 PM (GMT 0)
I've been on and off Prozac for decades, (mostly on), but I do recall that after a break, when I'd start up again, it was not uncommon for my symptoms to get worse before it kicked in and became as effective as it has become.

I know that is not what you've done (meaning, that you're switching from one med to an entirely new one, so that's different), but often times, these meds take time to work and if you'll read through the pages of previous posts, you'll see how common it is for people to have this concern when starting any A/D.

Keep posting and let us know how you do, okay?








M.
Posted 5/13/2014 1:12 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys!!!!! Ur replies were sooo helpful for some reason I've been feeling really good so hopefully the meds are kicking in fingers crossed turn
Posted 5/13/2014 4:22 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to read you are beginning to feel better.  Keep on maintaining a positive attitude  and believe you will be OK!

Kindly,

Kitt

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