Finally going to take the damn prozac

I was prescribed prozac almost a month ago and haven’t taken it bc i’ve been scared. I don’t know the best way to describe it but taking medication gives me a contaminated/tainted feeling. It makes me feel like my body will never be the same and I always worry about if it will give me diseases in the future or bad side effects. But now i’ve decided to “rip the bandaid off” and take it in the morning. I was daydreaming in the shower about finally being happy, having success with ERP, enjoying my relationship, getting all my feelings back (ESP my attraction and libido), reconnecting with friends, mending my relationships with my siblings, and living the life I’ve always wanted. Of course immediately after I started to think of the worst outcomes and things going bad for me, but I’m just going to take the chance. I’m not feeling very optimistic bc usually things never go how I hope 😀. I also understand that it takes a while to find the right dose/meds or to feel the effects. But I really really REALLY hope this works out for me. If not i’ll be back here to complain ab it.

vgb

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 3d

It is a life saver!!! I resisted too but it continues to support me almost 30 years later. Good luck and you will feel so much better!!!

Anonymous

Date posted: 3d

Can you tell me how it helped ? And what was the dosage ? And how long it took before it works ? I'm on week 8 of paxil (paroxetine) for severe OCD and I barely see any improvement...

vgb

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22h

@Anonymous It allowed my ocd to soften and I felt more like me without the constant fear and doubt. Kind of help me move into a safer zone. I started at 20 mg and am now on 40 for past 20 years. Started to feel better after a few weeks. One thing I have realized… more like accepting… is that my intense relapses seem in part to be connected to episodes of over drinking… Hope this helps you!!! Hang in there 💕

vgb

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 22h

@Anonymous Btw. I’m on Prozac

Anonymous

Date posted: 3d

Hope it works better for you than for me. I'm interested in knowing if it ends up working and how it helps. Good luck !

Iamacamel2!

Date posted: 3d

I hope it works for you!!!! My SSRI has changed my life

Anonymous

Date posted: 2d

Hey ! I have severe OCD and just can't deal on my own...I've tried one SSRI and no improvement :( Can you tell my which one it was ? The dosage, and how long before it started working? And what it did like less physical anxiety ? Less looping thoughts ?

Iamacamel2!

Date posted: 21h

@Anonymous SSRI’s do take a good amount of time to work for OCD in particular. For anxiety they work pretty quickly. I would say a month and a half to notice some improvement and then overtime it will get even better. Also keep in mind the doses for OCD need to be way higher than anxiety doses. Before I worked with my current provider, past providers would give me a starting dose of SSRI and when I said it wasn’t working they’d switch it to another med on a starting dose. Advocate for yourself and find a provider who is familiar with OCD. I’m able to quiet the thoughts a lot easier than I could without my SSRI. I am also on propranolol for the times when my heart is beating super fast, so that helps too. It’s as needed

gixmo

Date posted: 2d

I am the same with meds. I have always waited. (And I will get my vaccines now, thanks to your post. ) Best wishes on your Prozac success.

Skiff2010!

Date posted: 2d

Wow, lots of great comments and thank you for the post. I also have was on Lexapro for almost 20 years and been going through a hard time these last couple years. Finally switched to Prozac and took it this morning. Praying God shows us the way I have faith. I was really skeptical about medicine also, we can do this y’all.

Ms77

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 21w

Starting medication

I’m a few days in on starting 10 mg of Prozac, my anxiety has definitely been heightened and it’s making it really hard for me to eat :( also sleep has been very hard when the intrusive thoughts fill my head. I want to stick with the medication and give it a good shot as I know it could really help me. Any suggestions or some encouragement to help me get through this time

Anonymous

Date posted: 18w

Day 9 on Prozac. Trying to stay hopeful/patient:(

I hate that it takes so long for ssris to kick in. And I have a long way to go because I’m not even up to 10mg(my doc has me going up very slowly to have less side effects) yet. I know with Prozac specifically you get heightened anxiety which I’ve had here and there but it’s more so the tiredness and almost depressive mood that’s bothering me as well as loss of appetite. I know to stick it out but just sucks cuz I more so deal with anxiety not depression so it’s a weird feeling like not feeling motivated etc. just hope I’ll feel better in a few weeks :(

princessOCD

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 17w

Prozac

I’ve decided to start taking my prozac. I’ve had a fear of taking medication for so long and tried all the natural methods but nothing is helping. I’m having panic attacks everyday and living in constant anxiety/fear that I’m ruining my life, losing my dreams, and ruining my relationship. I think it’s time to try.

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