Prescribed Prozac for Anxiety....But Terrified to Take It :(
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I saw my GP this morning because the physical symptoms of my anxiety are becoming more difficult to manage (shakiness, heart palpitations, dizziness/unbalanced feeling, etc)....he prescribed 20mg of Prozac, but I am absoultely terrified to take it after having read all the horror stories from people who have had serious side effects....has anyone had a good experience with this drug? I think I'm most afraid of some sort of psychotic breakdown or permanently altered state of mind....am I being silly? I'm so mad at myself for Googling the side effects and for reading people's posts about the ways it ruined their lives....I need some relief from the anxiety (because, in all honesty, that's ruining my life too), but don't want to go from the frying pan into the fire. Good stories only, please...I'm scared enough!
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karen07486 wearykitty
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mrmeanerz wearykitty
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Have faith in what you have been prescribed. I was given Prozac 20mg and I braced myself for the side effects. It lasted for 2 weeks and I finally saw some improvement. I had no negative thoughts, no panic attacks but a little background anxiety. Now at the 9th week of meds, I feel better but I just have trouble sleeping (which is much better than before). I suggest you stick to it and see how it goes. Be positive and it will take you far.
shaun63374 wearykitty
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gina91406 wearykitty
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