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Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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crazyhorsefreak102
crazyhorsefreak102

yesterday I went to see my family doctor regarding my anxiety.  He prescribed Prozac for it and I don't know if that'll be any help.  I have yet to start taking it since I'm not sure of the side effects- it may have.


i've been getting a crazy amount of mood swings- so here's hoping it'll help.


has anyone taken this for Anxiety before? If so did it help?? 

Tired
Tired
I have been on Prozac for a lot of years. I have Generalized Anxiety disorder and O CD.
I don't remember any side effects. But everyone is different. Look up the most common side effects.
And take it when you are not going anywhere or at bedtime at first just in case you have any
side effects. It has helped me a great deal.
LJorja
LJorja
Don't get discouraged if it doesn't work though. Remember the meds take about 2 weeks to get fully into your system & everyone is different. My dr prescribed me when I first got Rx. All it did for me was put me to sleep. I slept all the time & still woke up tired. I have been on all kinds of anxiety meds. I hope you find one that works for you. good luck.
briggy1
briggy1
I was on 10 mg., didn't do much for me .i'm a fan of 0.25 mg. Xanax taken when needed, this has worked for me. No side affects!
beachshore
beachshore
I started Prozac June 29 so it's not in my system yet. It takes 4-6 weeks I have not had any side effects. My anxiety is better but I was also prescribed 2 mg extended release xanax the same time and that helps. Also take Zyprexa because I had a manic episode. On Prozac and xanax I do more but the depression hasn't left me yet. Let me know how it works fior you and remember to give it some time. Peace
crazyhorsefreak102
crazyhorsefreak102
I just started it on Friday so am waiting for it to start to work for me. So far no side effects which is a good thing
AliceEllio
AliceEllio
Side effects are strong normally during the first week. I felt so spaced out during week one, numb and extremely tired coming into the second week. Increased heart race but unable to fully feel the anxiety that normally comes with that. That alone made me realise I had made the right decision. Hang in there because after the first weeks things start picking up. Try to stay busy too, serotonin increases naturally also. As much fresh air as possible. Any questions message me. All the best everyone X
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