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This is nearly week 10 now on prozac I carnt do this anymore feels like the medication is actually causing my anxiety to be more severe and I just carnt cope anymore I haven't really had any good days on this drug looks like I'm going to have to re think my options any advice I would appreciate x
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nancy76309 jane98426
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It took about 3 days but my anxiety is now about a 2 out of 10. I still don’t feel well but have managed a 7 day road trip. The anxiety was awful and I didn’t think I could stand another day. I had no good days but did have some ok nights.
My psych dr sent me to a cardiologist for an exam and he was the one who prescribed the beta blocker.
I hate to see you give up all this time. Good luck.
jane98426 nancy76309
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Thank yo Nancy I'm going to see mental health nurse in couple of days just going to stick with it for now im already on a beta blocker but has only really stopped me from sweating and my heart pounding had the most awful day the diazipan made me feel worse x
nancy76309 jane98426
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What ever you decide, I hope the best for you. So many people have said 12 weeks was a turning point. IF it isn’t, I will be so disappointed.
Stay in touch and take care.
ben86255 jane98426
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Yes I have anxiety as well and I use Klonpin to help with that. .25 mg dose
Try chamonlie tea and natrual vatality calm, a mangnesium supplement. Both of those have been very helpful for me.
Meanwhile, try to surround yourself with positive, supportive people. Also katecogs has posted a lot of good first hand experience that I am sure we can all relate to.
jane98426 ben86255
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Thanks Ben just going to try get through next few days till I see mental health nurse I feel suicidal just carnt see no way out what so ever I have my sisters wedding in 6 weeks I carnt even have a cuppa in the house with my family let alone go to a wedding just another added pressure which I can do without right now x
Patient jane98426
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Hi jane98426
We note from a recent post which you have made to our forum that you may be experiencing thoughts around self-harm. If we have misinterpreted your comments then we apologies for contacting you directly. But if you are having such thoughts then please note that you are not alone in this, and there are people out there that can help.
If you are having these suicidal thoughts then we strongly recommend you speak to someone who may be able to help. The Samaritans offer a safe space where you can talk openly about what you are going through. They can help you explore your options, understand your problems better, or just be there to listen.
Their contact details are on our patient information leaflet here: https://patient.info/health/dealing-with-suicidal-thoughts, which also offers lots of other advice on how you can access the help you may need.
If you are having such thoughts then please do reach out to the team at the Samaritans (or the other people detailed in our leaflet) who will understand what you're going through and will be able to help.
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jane98426 Patient
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nancy76309 jane98426
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I have missed so many special occasions, but that’s just the way it had to be. The important thing is that you not stress out about things which only make matters worse. Concentrate on getting better. By the time your sister’s wedding is here , you will be so much better.
jane98426 nancy76309
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Thank you for replying Nancy I'm not really blaming the meds I know I have had a really bad breakdown so I'm going to see a mental health nurse in next couple of days just wish I had something to relax me more diazipan makes me feel worse just feel like nothing is going to help me right now feel like I'm lacking in something I'm shaking on the inside feel terrible glad your feeling a bit better Nancy it's lovely to hear xx
Graylady jane98426
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Camomile tea helps.
I see my doc today and I’m hoping she will let me stay on the Prozac. I need this to work, because on the occasional good day I feel free.
Week 10 was hard for me but I assume that was because the dose had been increased.
This site has really helped me!
ben86255 Graylady
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nancy76309 ben86255
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I read about a lot of side effects but haven’t heard much about stomach issues which I have. Anyone else have this?
ben86255 nancy76309
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Graylady ben86255
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You don’t feel so alone ! 😊
nancy76309 ben86255
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Some of my sick feeling comes from a full feeling in my throat which is caused by anxiety and is called globous something or other; at least that’s what the psych dr days.
Ben, you and the others have kept me going. There is no way I could have made it 23 if I had not had this site to keep me on course. I do believe if we can just hang in there, we will come out on the other side.