Any Prozac advice?
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I am hoping somebody can give me some words of wisdom. I commonly come on this site to read what people have to say. I have always been an anxious person, but back in August when I moved into college for my junior year, something changed. The first day back I was really upset, even though I was living with my best buddies. Nothing was new. The whole first week was hell and I knew something wasn't right. It was dream-like and the anxiety/depression had taken over. I was prescribed lexapro. For 2 months it was great until I developed a bad rash. Switched over to fluoxetine 20mg. This worked fine until the end of the semester. However, when I got back home, I started having episodes again. I don't know if it was because I had free time now or what. My doctor raised me to 30 mg and now Im back at school for a week. I'm doing alright, and I have started going to the gym. It just seems when things have gotten positive, the anxiety always comes back (rash, when I came home, etc). I am really confused what the future holds. I really want to get off of this stuff as soon as possible, and it upsets me six months ago I never would of thought of this stuff. I know every day alive is a good day, but I wanna know when I will be me again consistently. anyone?
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SaraBinks n59693
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n59693 SaraBinks
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Hey Sara thanks for answering.
I am not even really sure what to believe at this point. It all started back in August, but college wasn't anything new. I just overthink everything. Even when I feel good, I want to know when I am coming off. I feel as though the pill makes me weak. I just turned 21 and I refuse to drink because I am scared of any interactions that may occur. Everyone keeps telling me this won;t be for life, but I am afraid I will never be the same. It seems the extra 10 mg and the gym have helped, I am feeling good. I am just confused
SaraBinks n59693
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Okay, I thought I read in your intial post that a lot of your anxiety flared-up during times of transition, even though you were familiar with your situation and the people around you. You might be highly sensitized to the energy around new beginnings and changes in routine. This is just a wild guess, but if you think there might be some merit to this, you might want to think about it some. Often, when you understand and anticipate the things that trigger anxiety or depression, it is easier to manage and/or even deflect. As far as having to take medication for ever - well, nothing is forever. You are going to change and develop so much during your life and your needs will also change. As you grow older, and understand more about yourself, you might not need medication at all. Sorry if I've gone off on a tangent here; hope some of it has been helpful. You sound like a very sensible, intelligent, and grounded person and you are handling yourself very well.
n59693 SaraBinks
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I think it does flare up in times of transition. The rash on lexapro was a sign that maybe this stuff will never stop. Then the prozac worked but I was scared of going back to school, only because this is where this all began, out of the blue. It just feels I have lost control and this cycle will not end. I'm trying to stay positive. I push myself hard academically I study accounting, and I don't want anything to interfere. I know this stuff has no age, but I watch everyone else around me and say "it must be nice to not deal with this." I understand im blessed though, it can always be worse