Scared to take Fluoxetine but desperately need to feel better!

Everyone reacts to the meds differently - some people react badly and others don't. You won't know until you take them. You probably will however find your anxiety getting worse before it gets better, but that's how the meds work. This will wear off over time. The meds do affect sleep and lots of people find they get insomnia, but this is only temporary and should resolve itself over time. Also don't expect instant results because SSRI meds and recovery from anxiety take a long time. You just can't hurry it.

Anxiety is the result of stress - stress is your body's alarm system telling you to slow down, which most of don't listen to - and of course the end result is anxiety. Once we've crossed that line, we find it's a whole different ball game. Your body cannot cope with the high demand you put onto yourself - your body is like a car engine, run it continuously at top speed and you'll soon find it'll break down. 3 children, full time work, stressful job ......... I know lots of people have to work in this day and age, but you really should look at your lifestyle too, because anxiety needs a calm body so it can heal itself.

Anxiety and depression are on the increase and it's not surprising with our fast paced lifestyle.

Humans aren't built for this pressure ........