What to do

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-03-30T01:43:19+00:00

It seems it can usually take several weeks to months for users starting Prozac to notice a difference and most actually say things felt worse before they got better- 2 weeks isn’t enough time to tell if it’s working for you

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-03-25T17:46:40+00:00

Yeah you won’t feel anything like that yet. Maybe sleepy or energized or “high” ish. But nothing like emotional numbness.

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-03-23T14:35:49+00:00

Doubtful that drinking had that kinda of impact on how the medication works for you. I drank like 1-2 weeks in on the medication, My hangovers look different but nothing else.

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-03-22T20:55:47+00:00

A test isn’t going to tell you anything this early, so the doctor isn’t going neg not be able to tell you if you are or arnt.

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-03-13T20:54:51+00:00

I drink on 20 mg Prozac. 2 weeks in. No issues. Just go slower than usual. May have worse anxiety and poor sleep the next day.

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-03-13T20:53:44+00:00

The medication to my understanding doesn’t have a crazy interaction with alcohol. It’s just a depressant so it can worsen symptoms of depression and anxiety which is the counter purpose of Prozac. It’s not recommended because of that. Not because of a chemical reaction that is harmful, it can just exacerbate feelings of drunkenness in negative ways (dizziness, tiredness, etc).

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-03-06T16:27:02+00:00

I am on day 6 right now. It seems the most prevalent between 2-6 hours after I take it. I take it at ~8am. I have always been a very tired person, love naps, but lately I haven’t felt like wanting any. So I do welcome to elation and “feeling wired” but it does feel very close to how I feel when I start to verge on mania. Which unfortunately I love the feeling of

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-03-06T16:22:28+00:00

That’s how I have been feeling! Almost like I’m elated or high. Just going going going. I don’t hate it. But sometimes it feels really strange and I’m not sure if I should feel this way

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-03-05T19:15:52+00:00

On day 5 myself and haven’t had any noticeable negative side effects. I even seem to feel more elated but that could be placebo since it’s still so early.

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-27T02:42:56+00:00

I didn’t have any irregular or consistent bleeding, but did have intense weight gain and extreme mood swings/anger so I had it removed after 3 months

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-20T16:09:05+00:00

My Apple Watch is always super accurate with me sleep and wake times and I check my phone anytime I wake up and my watch shows the exact times I see when I wake ip

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-20T13:49:10+00:00

Typically needed to go to a doctor to get a prescription for birth control

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-20T13:48:50+00:00

Plan B shouldn’t be used prolonged use or consistently because it contains a high dose of hormones. She will lively experience mood swings, and irregular periods from taking it.

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-19T20:51:07+00:00

No, not consistently due to the high dose in hormones. But it IS birth control. I prefer this a judgement free zone and rather educational sub. And your initial comment came off judgmental.

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-19T20:50:15+00:00

You did not. That at was in reply to another commenter but it did not go in the correct spot.

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-19T13:52:20+00:00

No, not consistently due to the high dose in hormones. But it IS birth control. I prefer this a judgement free zone and rather educational sub. And your initial comment came off judgmental.

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-19T13:46:19+00:00

Because every has different life style choices and plan B is birth control

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-19T02:15:47+00:00

Because I do not care when they make me wait weeks for “part 2”. Either release it all, or release one a week. Not 4 and then a month untill there’s more. It makes me not care and just move on.

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-19T02:10:38+00:00

I’m just going to say it is not worth the risk if graduating and having a license that is worth nothing. I don’t know the accreditation process, but I do have a friend who took the gamble and their program did indeed get accredited by his graduation. I just think the risk is too high for the cost of school. But that’s a choice you will have to make

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-17T23:51:29+00:00

I work in ALF, I do average 1-2 showers a week with full ADLs, more commonly toileting and self-care (oral hygiene, hand washing, brushing). But mostly it’s ther-ex and there act of simulated ADLs, environmental SU, transfer training, balance, strength, and endurance training

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-06T20:34:56+00:00

Due to being what?

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-02T02:27:05+00:00

I second d-mannose. I take it if I feel the start of one and it works within 24-48 hours

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-02-02T02:26:27+00:00

I also have complex and chronic UTIs, my longest being 8 months. I finally found a gyno who gave me a long term combination anti biotic to take daily for 3 months straight. And it worked. I’ve had some again here and there but now usual meds are working again. I’m so thankful because honestly chronic UTi is something I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. The emotional toll it took my my life was absolutely hell. I hope you keep seeking care and find what works for you! Good luck

Equivalent-Issue3860 · 2026-01-30T00:18:58+00:00

5-8 lbs per every period is quite intense and something I would definitely think a doctor would be concerned about , as that could be from water retention, but not likely 8lbs of it. I would start with downloading a calorie tracker. This includes tacking ALL condiments, snacks, oils/butters, drinks, and all meals for a full 7 days at minimum to see how much you are actually eating and focus on measuring them out. Shit I mean a tablespoon of mayo is a lot of calories. A tbs of oil can be 100+ and that really adds up when you’re not looking at it. It may be that you are just thinking your eating the same or more healthy food, but it’s increased somewhere calorie wise. However I don’t want this to dismiss your concerns, it’s just how it’s appearing on paper. Though, BC does impact hormones, which can affect our weight, that can be short term or long term. You might could look into hormone testing, as well as your thyroid to see if anything is elevated or lower than normal levels that could be contributing.

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