I've been doing a lot of reflecting on this 8 week Prozac journey and I realized something and maybe I'm just fishing here, but hear me out, advise and input is welcomed, just trying to figure out...
F27, I may have spurts with depression once in a great while My biggest problem is anxiety and PTSD. I think I've cried more in these last 8 weeks during Prozac than I have in my entire 34 years. Add...
Momto, Thank you!! I never knew you could do a site search! Checked it out and read countless post of either no one has tried it or if they have they have confirmed my fears and concerns! F27, I...
Snoopy, At 13 I started with depression. I stayed with depression until 26 off and on, more on than off. I didn't know it at the time I also had PTSD. At 26 I quickly went from depression to anxiety....
No, I'm not currently weaning off Prozac. When and if I start Viibyrd I will do a cross taper. I just read about that testing, I'm going to ask Wednesday. Yes, I've really tried focusing. None of my...
Yes, the NP that works the Behavioral Institute Floor and is also affiliated with soon to be psychiatrist office prescribed and is pressuring the switch. I just called up to the floor to speak with...
Tomorrow (06/07/16) marks 8 weeks on Prozac. Previously I was Lexapro 20mg when it gave out on me. I started mid April on 20mg of Prozac, beginning of May increased to 40mg, and almost 3 weeks ago...
So if you've followed my previous Prozac post you know I've been struggling with this med change from Lexapro. -Did 5 weeks at 20mg, was a nightmare. -Started 40mg last Wednesday. -I had a meeting...
Thank you S.C. you have been such a tremendous source of comfort and support. I'm so very grateful! I need to remind myself to be patient and be good to myself during this process. Your right, maybe...
Well, I did some looking at my calendar and I've been off by a week. This past Tuesday was actually 5 weeks on Prozac. So looks like I'm coming up on my 6 week mark. Kind of has me worried because...
No, I woke up with severe anxiety. I still haven't gone up to the 40mg, I'm scared it's going to make this worse. I do however have some hope *fingers crossed* I have an assessment this afternoon at...
super20dan, did you experience heightened depression and anxiety when starting Prozac? I feel that I shouldn't have these at the 4 week mark, thought it would of appeared sooner. A lady at the ER...
My anxiety that and depression that have peaked the last couple days just wound me up in the ER. Just got home. They were no help. Said I need to start seeing a psychiatrist...can't get into one...
Thank you :) You have no idea the comfort your words just brought! So glad to connect with others who get it....
Thank you Larry :) I appreciate the positive story, gives me hope!...
Thank you :) I started with Lexapro (1st AD) in November of '08 after my stillborn son followed by 2 miscarriages. I felt a huge change in just 2 weeks. My anxiety was nearly gone, I could function,...
super20dan, not going to lie, you kind of just scared me :\ Have you had experience with Prozac?...
Thank you SC :) I've experienced hell on earth in the past with SSRI's with increasing my anxiety to intolerable levels. Now that 4 weeks on Prozac I'm experiencing a slight increase in anxiety, I'm...
Thank you :) I'm in tears right now I've got myself so worked up, anxious, and upset. I expected to have relief by now, not still battling and looking at a dosage increase. Just scared of the...
Hi, I've been taking fluoxetine (Prozac) for 4 weeks now after years of being on Lexapro. I had minimal side effects in the beginning. A week in was very very tired, no energy. Also had no appetite,...
Oh, what I also would like to add is this is such terrible timing for this! My 6 year old daughter is very active. She was cast in her first play at our local theater! It's play week...she has shows...
Thank you everyone for your advice and experiences :) S.C. after 4 times at the 10mg dose my doctor said just to forget the whole switch because the titrating wasn't appearing successful. To go back...
Hello and first thank you for taking the time to read this... I'm a 33 year old female who has battled severe depression and anxiety for 20 years. I've also been diagnosed with PTSD from several...