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Feel worse again

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Valerieanne77
Valerieanne77

I've been on prozac 40mg for 3 weeks and I hit rock bottom last week then began becoming happier. But now I see that I am depressed again and having mood swings and some anxiety. It is not as much but is this common?

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  • VaJaJa
    VaJaJa Valerieanne77

    Posted

    Yes unfortunately. On a plus note it will get better. I will have been on 40mg for 8 weeks tomorrow & I'm starting to have really good days & the bad times are in hours now & getting better. I've been where you are now so I really feel for you but stick with it because when it kicks in its so worth it.
  • katecogs
    katecogs Valerieanne77

    Posted

    Yes mood swings are common when recovering on this type of medicine.  Keep persevering and you'll find in time you'll start to feel better.

    K x

  • Valerieanne77
    Valerieanne77

    Posted

    Had another crying spell but I guess it's common
    • katecogs
      katecogs Valerieanne77

      Posted

      I do feel for you - I've been there many time, and found I was usually calmer after crying.  It releases tension and the anxiety too ..... which is why exercise is good, as it releases it too.

       

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