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brenda80266
brenda80266

hi all back again been on Prozac 6 weeks 40mg thought things were looking up but the last couple of days have been hell cant stop crying and anxiety through the roof I’ve taken 5mg diazapam to settle me down which has helped got these back in October and have only taken them when all else fails ask gp on last visit for some more and she refused my normal gp was happy to prescribe saying if I need them why not but she is on long term sick have app in a couple of weeks do you think I should increase to 60 thanks people x

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  • dawn70425
    dawn70425 brenda80266

    Posted

    Hi Brenda ... think that as to be up to you and your doc what’s best for you on a increase... still early days yet for you, your looking at around 10.12 weeks to settle and you WILL  have up and down days so try not to take that to heart, on whether Prozac is working for you... I’m on 60 mg and it’s been 9 month since I first started Prozac, and I must say I feel good, I still have a blip now and again, but I’m going through the menopause so hormones all over the place, for ME I was glad to go up to 60mg and it works..

    Good luk on what you decide to do, big hug 🤗x

    • brenda80266
      brenda80266 dawn70425

      Posted

      I thanks Dawn I've had an awful time was on sertraline for 7 months did nothing for me I know I am getting some not so bad days just I feel I've lost my life sick of feeling unwellxx

    • dawn70425
      dawn70425 brenda80266

      Posted

      Hiya Brenda how are you doing today ?? I know what you mean with the feeling of unwell, but you will start to have good days more, and more as time goes on, so stick with it as you’ve come this far and doing well.. 

      think we all just want Prozac to work as soon as we take the first tablet, but as crap as it is Prozac is just one of those slow meds, let us know how you are getting on, and if you do go up to 60 mg big hug 🤗x

    • brenda80266
      brenda80266 dawn70425

      Posted

      Thanks Dawn still feeling anxious very tearful hope it's just a blip wish my mind would switch off can't wait to feel wellx

    • laurie12351
      laurie12351 brenda80266

      Posted

      Morning Brenda, hold on hon it will get better. I know getting through these days are a painful struggle but you will get there. You've already had some good days. Try and occupy your mind if possible. I did tons of puzzles, wrote in a journal. Made a list of small tasks I could accomplish. I forced myself out to walk my dog everyday. I hated it at first but it did help. Exercise really does help. 

      You can do this, you are so much stronger than this illness. 

    • brenda80266
      brenda80266 laurie12351

      Posted

      I’ve always managed to walk the dogs even at my worst they have been my life saver  even though at times I could have stayed under the duvet I’m out at least twice a day  just contacted gp to up my dose waiting for her to ring xx
    • laurie12351
      laurie12351 brenda80266

      Posted

      Thank goodness for our dogs. What breed of dogs do you have? I have a 5 year old chocolate lab named Gracie. 
    • brenda80266
      brenda80266 laurie12351

      Posted

      2 Shihtzu 9&7 forgot to mention blood results in re thyroid Graves’ disease antibodies high so thyroid kicking off again which doesn’t help 

  • laurie12351
    laurie12351 brenda80266

    Posted

    HI Brenda, as Dawn said it usually takes 10-12 weeks for flou to settle into your system. What you are experiencing is probably a blip. We all have them. A few good days then bam you feel like you did in the beginning. These do pass and become less frequent. Use the diazepam is you need it. That's what it's for is to help you through the really rough days. I still take clonazepam once in a blue moon if I need to. When you see your doctor discuss what you think is best for you. It's a good sign if you are having good days. Take care of yourself and we are here to chat if you need some support. ????

    • brenda80266
      brenda80266 laurie12351

      Posted

      Thanks hun just feel so miserable slept most of the day nauseas inbetween crying see what tomorrow brings x
  • laurie12351
    laurie12351 brenda80266

    Posted

    I understand completely. I just came out of a blip. Cried for four days, was positive I would never feel good again. It does pass. You're lucky you can sleep. I can't nap or sleep in. I hope tomorrow is a better day. Let us know how you are doing. ??

    • donna32095
      donna32095 laurie12351

      Posted

      Hi Laurie12351

      Just looking through a few forums on prozac....I started 50mg on the 26.1 have been on prizac since the 26.12.17 and have upped from 10mg to the 50 they want me up to 60mg this week has just been horrible cant stop crying all the time feeling really down and really bad anxiety. From what I have read this is suppose to normal but wow this terrible I was on paxil for 21yrs and it has stopped working so now the prozac. I am just so scared I'm never going to get better. Any advise would be wonderful.

    • laurie12351
      laurie12351 donna32095

      Posted

      HI Donna, sorry you are struggling hon. What you are experiencing is normal unfortunately. What dose did your doctor start you on. Was it 50mg right away?
    • dawn70425
      dawn70425 laurie12351

      Posted

      HIya Laurie ... how’s things going with you? Have you gone back up to 60mg yet?  Iv got a bloody cold /flu again, 3 times this January , I have to look after my grandson mon/tues and he’s got a cold again and I keep getting it from him lol, talk about share and share alike ... big hug 🤗xx

    • laurie12351
      laurie12351 dawn70425

      Posted

      HI sweetie... My doctor increased me by 10mg so I'm at 50mg. It was a week yesterday. I am feeling better than I have the past month. 

      That friggin flu is horrific this year. You're going to have to disinfect the little darling everytime he comes over then disenfect when he leaves. 🙄 😀 I thought you were going to try and slow down on the time you babysit. Are you feeling well enough mentally that this isn't too much? Other than the flu how are you? What's the weather like your way?

      so happy to hear from you. I'm so thankful we've had each other through this struggle. You rock! ???? 

    • dawn70425
      dawn70425 laurie12351

      Posted

      Hi chic.. it’s very cold over here today, so got heating on as don’t want to go out any where, we had snow showers yesterday ...

      And no I don’t feel well enough to have grandson for 8 hours aday 😩 there’s been many days that I could of cried as felt so bad, BUT what can you do?? I love him to bits, but kills me, but there’s no one eles who looks after him, they can, but never offer to have him, and I’m the one with so many illness yet I have him...

      Iv just been told Iv got restless leg syndrome ( RSL) now, not sure if it’s to do with the menopause!!! But I ask my doc yesterday once I’m out of this crap, will it stop, but he says NOPE, once you’ve got it, you have it for life .. noooooo , so now I’m on another med to help me with that...

      Have you had any snow over where you are?? Looking forward to spring/summer time now 🤗xx

    • laurie12351
      laurie12351 dawn70425

      Posted

      Snowed a lot yesterday. I'm ok with the snow just hate when we get extreme cold temperates and freezing rain. Can't take the dog out in that. 

      You are blessed to have a grandson it's my dream to have a wee one again. I know it's been hard on you but you definately are one strong lady. And you Are going to get better than what you feel like now. It sucks getting older and all the crap that happens to us because of it. Ugh and menopause. 🙄😡.  I wish men got half the physical challenges we do. They would all probably stay home curled up in a ball. 😂😂

      i got my breast exam results back and I'm clear so that's a good thing. I need to book an eye exam as I know I n eyed glasses. Also an app. With my doctor as I have this shaking in my right hand that won't go away. 

      Oh hell lets go on vacation to some warm beautiful island. 👍👍????

    • dawn70425
      dawn70425 laurie12351

      Posted

      Lol I’m with you on that one Laurie, love to excape away some where warm... think mine will be due for check-up on breast exam this year ..

      Men couldn’t cope at all what us woman go through in our lives, all they get is a midlife crisis and have to go out and buy a sports car to get the youth back 🤣...

      That’s why us woman are a lot stronger, as we have no chiose but to cope... let us know what doc says it is with your hand!!! Big hug chic talk to you soon 🤗x  

    • laurie12351
      laurie12351 donna32095

      Posted

      Hi Donna,

      I know how much of a struggle this is. I had every side effect there is. It does get better. Each time your dose gets increased you can struggle more again with the side effects. This is a very slow med to get settled in your system but when it does it works great. Most people find it takes between 10-12 weeks on a steady dose to see improvement. Everyone is different though. I know the fear of thinking you will never get better, the anxiety etc. it's the anxiety that is feeding your fears. I know it's incredibly hard but try and find something to occupy your mind. I did puzzles, word searches, coloring, I wrote everyday in a diary and I made myself go outside and walk my dog. Exercise really does help. It burns off the adrenaline associated with anxiety and releases endorphins. Another thing I did at my darkest times was to stop think about the future and all the what ifs. I would get through one hour at a time. I know how very painful and scary this is but you are so much stronger than you feel or think right now.  You can do this and you are not alone. I am here if you need to vent, have questions or need support. Hold on hon. You can do this. ??👍💪

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