Recently diagnosed and about to start Prozac

After many years of thinking I might have ocd, it’s official. It is nice to feel seen and to have an answer finally but it’s also really scary, mostly because I’m about to start Prozac and I’ve never taken any mental health medications. Anyone have experiences to share? I’m so scared of the side effects but I know I need to start something. My provider suggested finding a support group as I have no family and friends to support me during this time, right now I’m feeling very scared and alone 😔

Username: jack27jack27

Date posted: 49w ago

i just started prozac about a week ago!!! everybody has a different reaction to medication but i just felt sick and fatigued for the first 3 days. i find ssri’s extremely helpful and they definitely relieve much of my anxiety that comes with ocd. its too soon for me to tell if im benefitting from prozac, but just know that ssri’s can take a few weeks to start working. you might feel worse before you feel better but i hope you can find prozac helpful!

Username: Madison2459Madison2459

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 49w ago

I’ve been on Prozac for about 8 months now. It’s amazing, literally saved my life. The first 2 weeks was a little challenging, but really just because I wanted it to start working immediately (it always takes a little time to work with your body). Don’t feel scared or alone, so many people are in the same boat as you, and you can talk to them on here any time! I hope it works well for you!

Username: StoicGuyStoicGuy

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 49w ago

I've been on Prozac for about ten years. My only side effect is I feel more numb or neutral so I don't experience sadness or happiness as much. But this medication prevents most of my anxiety and I don't get panic attacks while on it so it does help a lot. But everyone has different reactions to medication so asking others won't really give you an accurate idea of what you might experience.

Username: StoicGuyStoicGuy

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 49w ago

And Jack is right it can take a week or two before you start seeing noticable effects.

Username: MeredithMcD

Date posted: 1y ago

Diagnosed

I just got diagnosed with OCD and anxiety today and prescribed Prozac. I’m feeling happy I’m finally getting help but a little cautious about moving forward with medications but I think it’s very necessary for me.

Username: N_Smitty90

Date posted: 1y ago

Antidepressants

So my OCD has gotten significantly worse in the last month or so. Constant anxiety and I decided to get antidepressants. I will begin taking them this weekend. I think there’s anyone have any good things to say about them? A couple years ago I got a script for them took one pill and the side effects were pretty hard to deal with so my doctor told me to cut one and a half and take that for a week but I decided not to take them. I think I’m ready to give it another chance. Does anyone else have anxiety about starting medication? Or does anyone have experience dealing with this?

Existential OCD

Username: Derrick D.

Date posted: 23w ago

First Post

Hey Everyone, I have been recently diagnosed with OCD within the past year. Finding this information out gave me an answer to so many years of struggle and feeling alone. I have had ups and downs and have been successful for a long time along this path of my own. Unfortunately, I experienced a massive panic attack 3 years ago that hospitalized me and has left me feeling at the 'start' again, but this time it feels worse than it ever has before. Anything that puts me potentially by myself or having to do anything by myself I cannot fathom, I can barely make it to the gas station at the corner of my house alone. I have been in therapy, went through EMDR/ACT and CBT. I was doing great for a little bit and even made one appointment about 10 minutes away from my home all alone by myself (also note I am in a new area completely that I just moved too). I was on medication at this time *lexapro 20MG*, I am no longer on it due to my bloodwork being extremely abnormal for my age. Now that I am no longer on it - I have fear creeping in that the lexapro kept me sane and that I cannot cope without it. I understand this is not the case entirely but there is something in me that believes that to be true. Long story short, I am looking for individuals who have had the same experience as me and could give me some hope into getting back to my normal routine (even knowing I have OCD now). I just want to be independent again and not burden my loved ones and learn to be okay with myself. Thanks in advance!

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