Day 8 of prozac

Thought I would share another update on how I am finding my medication now it has been over a week! I have experienced more side effects than I did at the very beginning, in the form of physical sensations: - Overheating/ hot feet - Insomnia - Massive fatigue - Increased physical anxiety symptoms And mental: - Graphic dreams - Increased intrusive thoughts - Return of old themes and things which I thought I had made peace with causing stress again But I am getting through it. I like to remind myself that I have got through all of my bad days before, so why can't I do it again. Hoping these side effects die down and my mind quietens down soon. Sending support to all of you!!

afriedrick

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 20h

Yeah I tried prozac and apparently into week 2 symptoms can get worse. I ended up getting off cuz it was too bad for me personally and after getting a gene test done I found out that ssris are just not good for me but snris work better so I was changed to something else and I've been doing better.

recoveryisne...

Date posted: 20h

Hi there, thanks for your comment. Did you experience that it made you feel more anxious too? Also, if you don't mind me asking: What medication are you on now?

afriedrick

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 20h

@recoveryisneverlinear Oh 100 percent I was more anxious. I had terrible tremors in my body that I felt like I couldn't control. Prozac is highly activating which is why it wasn't right for me. My body doesn't metabolize it well which is why the side effects were terrible. I'm currently on Pristique

recoveryisne...

Date posted: 19h

@afriedrick - Ahh I see! Thank you for sharing.

titaniumonetwo

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 19h

One positive of Prozac is it has a long half life that means that when it is properly in your system it's very consistent so coming off can be easier and also missing the odd dose/timing is less consequential (obviously don't try to do that!). It does tend to make things difficult to start with though before things get better, that's always been my experience and you will likely experience the same if you increase your dose (though maybe not so badly). Worth discussing with your doctor the side effects though, especially if they become very difficult

recoveryisne...

Date posted: 19h

Thank you so much for your response this is really helpful. I was just wondering if you noticed it helped you function and get OCD under control in the long term despite the difficult start up period?

titaniumonetwo

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 19h

@recoveryisneverlinear For me personally when I've got it fully in my system historically it's acted almost like a wonder drug, so effective I think I'm cured and end up not taking it anymore.... And then relapsing months later. I'm getting it back in to my system now and it along with my nocd therapy have got me back to a better place than I was but not perfect yet.

afriedrick

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 19h

@recoveryisneverlinear Yes honestly erp therapy with an OCD therapist and getting on a low dose medication has really helped me to first of all understand what OCD is and that is not my identity and not who I am and of course the medication helps with the anxiety. I'm a mother of two and I'm in my mid thirties so my body is definitely changed hormonally and that has affected OCD more for me right now in my life and also working out trauma for my childhood has helped me get to a better place and most importantly my relationship with God. So I would say all these factors definitely help and medication can definitely help you get on the right track so I'm praying for you that it will help

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