Depression Support Group
Depression is a real and debilitating condition that is often misunderstood by family and friends. Its meaning can range from a prolonged period of sadness to an actual mental illness with specific symptoms. Find and share experiences with others who are going through the same struggles.
I'm curious do any women here experience issues with PMS and their meds? I've been meds. since the beginning of the year. I started on Celexa, I was feeling better mentally, even the week of my usual PMS symptoms were a total breeze. But my jaw was clenching so tight while I was on it, creating headaches, etc., that the doc switched me to Prozac. I've been on it for 2 weeks, and honestly I'm feeling like a lunatic at times. My moods can go soooooo low. They're low right now, but I just thought about it and I'm due to have my period any day. How long before the Prozac will even out? Or will it not? I know everyone experiences different side effects/symptoms on different meds, but I just hate starting over again. I wish I could take the feel good feeling of Celexa without jaw clenching.
I was on prozac once as well and it made my whole body freak out. I tried it for 2 weeks and i couldnt deal with it anymore even thought the drs wanted me to stay on it longer..i just couldnt take the shakes, tremors, weakness, and mind games....but now that i look back maybe that was just all part of my depression that i had then at its worst. Id would deffinitly say that your down feelings now is from your period about to come..think about it....isn this just the norm when you get about to start? So I wouldnt worry about that part..but if you can....try and stick it out like Brandy said because if you can deal with the symptoms then usually they will go away within about 3 weeks or at least lessen alot. Take care!