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Prozac finally working!

Rippelk2
Rippelk2

So I posted a little bit more than a month ago and was doing COMPLETELY AWFUL. I had a day where I completely relapsed back to my old panic attack days where I was constantly anxious and panicky and filled with dread. It has been about 4 weeks since I restarted my prozac on 10mg once daily. Everything is just better! I went through all the side effects initially which sucked (insomnia, nausea, and heightened panic and anxiety) but was worried it wouldn't work for me again. 


Things have been getting better and better daily. I'm no longer driving a different way to work and am back to my old route with minimal to no anxiety and no panic attacks. It's also been a week since I've had to take a xanax.


I finally am feeling like myself again and not in a fog. 


I'm just so relieved and happy. 

Community LeaderMid
Mid
Hurrah!
Rippelk2
Rippelk2
Yeah- I got a lot of awful side effects that last about a month. Most is gone except some nausea. My therapist says she was really surprised I let myself go through all the side effects but I knew this one worked for me and the side effects are so worth it!

Hoping to continue to get better and better!
Trixie1214
Trixie1214
Yay! I’m so happy for you. I remember we posted around the same time. I chose to restart the Effexor and start therapy. I’m so glad the Prozac is working for you.
powergirl
powergirl
That is how I felt when I started taking medication once it was in my system. I am so happy for you. I know what it feels like.
casey1231
casey1231
It’s the best feeling wnen you start improving!
Rippelk2
Rippelk2
Thank you everyone! I just feel SO grateful!
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