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I’ve been back on Prozac for 4 weeks and struggling. Is anyone at the same time frame as me?

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sarah80944
sarah80944

im on prozac for the second time and am 4 weeks on 40mg. im not noticing much improvment and feeling scared and hopeless. is anyone at the same stage? im looking to make connections for support!

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  • diane98246
    diane98246 sarah80944

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    I would give it maybe 2 more weeks before drawing any conclusions and then talk to whomever prescribed the medication.

  • angelo88861
    angelo88861 sarah80944

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    I did the same thing and it took between 8 and 12 weeks for it to work give it tima

    • john55794
      john55794 sarah80944

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      hi im taking cipralex for 3 weeks now and im in the same boat as ypu im still feeling horrible with 24/7 anxiety and i cant get a break. i would give it until the 8th week thats what i will try. i have heard of people saying it took 6 weeks of hell than it got better! so i would try to hang on and make sure u give it an honest try or else u will waste time not knowing if it would have worked and ull be running around in circles. im going through the exact same waiting game as you!

    • john55794
      john55794 sarah80944

      Posted

      yes its terrible. feel like im freaking out in public and getting away from social interaction, feeling derealization and like im not here its brutal but this is usually classic depression and anxiety symptoms. im looking into mushrooms as treatment as well as 5HTP and vitamins

    • sarah80944
      sarah80944 john55794

      Posted

      dont take 5htp aswell as an SsRi though. they shiuldnt be taken together x

  • sarah80944
    sarah80944

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    how are u now? im still only minimally improving x

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