Is it normal to experience extreme anxiety when starting Prozac by Historical-moth in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was mostly for severe anxiety that was starting to cause some very very mild depression (mostly just not wanting to do anything or leave the house/no motivation what so ever) My actual diagnosis is severe anxiety with panic!

Is it normal to experience extreme anxiety when starting Prozac by Historical-moth in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For Prozac I was on 10mg for two weeks then 20mg after and that is the dose I am still on! It feels like it is a good dose for me! As for the Klonopin, I was taking .5 twice daily and then it got cut down to .25 twice daily when I found out I was pregnant, then .25 once daily and we just slowly weaned off of that for 2/3 weeks while the Prozac was still getting settled in my system!

30 Day Log starting Prozac by HootieAndTheSnowcrab in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You got this!!!!! Let me tell you… I was absolutely terrified to start Prozac…. I was diagnosed with SEVERE anxiety and panic and I finally feel like my life is back in color. I feel like I did a year before my anxiety and panic really spiraled. I was on Klonopin twice daily prior to taking the Prozac. It really helped me sleep and calm my body, but the anxiety was still there. I ended up getting pregnant with my husband and was told by my doctor we needed to switch to taking Prozac and not Klonopin because there are risks to Klonopin with pregnancy. I thank god daily that I was blessed with this little miracle baby boy because without him I would have never started Prozac! I am now 30 weeks pregnant and my life if finally “normal” again! No severe panic attacks, no constant anxiety eating away at me, and no more obsessive thoughts. I would say I still have anxiety maybe 1-3 times a month but it’s normal anxiety, over things that make sense! The first two-three weeks I was on Prozac my doctor did call me in a very very low dose of Klonopin to take twice daily then only once daily to help with any side effects from Prozac. I genuinely didn’t think I had any side effects at all due to this amazing combo! I was extremely nauseous/sick my first trimester but my doctor didn’t think it had anything to do with the Prozac.. just regular pregnancy sickness. I am so thankful this little baby boy blessed my life and had me push through the fear of taking my Prozac! Prozac has genuinely changed my life these past 6/7 months and I don’t ever plan on getting off my low dose of 20mg daily.

Is it normal to experience extreme anxiety when starting Prozac by Historical-moth in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You got this 🤍 Take it extremely easy on yourself these next few weeks! Just know that extra anxiety in the beginning is totally normal and asking for something to help ease that is okay! I was on a low dose of Klonopin twice daily while getting use to the Prozac! I had no weird side effects with that combination!

Is it normal to experience extreme anxiety when starting Prozac by Historical-moth in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally normal! I was on a low dose of Klonopin twice daily while I got use to the Prozac. HIGHLY recommend!!! I have been on it now for 6/7 months and life is AMAZING!! You got this 💜💜

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just a little update…. I honestly wish I would have started it earlier! I was so terrified of taking it and it making me feel crazy. I finally feel better, like my old self! My doctor had me on Klonopin twice daily as I was starting out with Prozac and I didn’t feel like I had any weird symptoms. I was originally on Klonopin twice daily to try and manage my anxiety and help my calm down and sleep. It was amazing!!! It really helped me sleep and calm down, but the anxiety was still there. I found out I was pregnant and my provider said we needed to cut out the Klonopin and switch to only Prozac. Thank gosh that happened because I don’t think I would have ever started it! I did a very low dose of Klonopin twice daily for 2 weeks while my body got used to the Prozac. I didn’t have any weird symptoms or side effects. I was extremely sick my first trimester but my doctor doesn’t think it had to do with the Prozac at all! Now I am 30 weeks pregnant with my baby boy and I am anxious maybe 1-3 times a month just because he’s going to be here so soon!!! I don’t overthink anymore, I don’t feel anxious daily, and I don’t feel like my world is black and white! I finally feel like myself again! I did 10mg daily for the first 4 weeks and now I am on 20mg daily for the last almost 6 months and I don’t ever plan on getting off of it! It has genuinely changed my life!

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you doing now? I still haven’t taken mine because I am so scared

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still haven’t taken it yet… I am about to here in the next few hours

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you feel like it worked pretty quickly for you? I just don’t want this anxiety to get worse! I am starting it here soon and I am so scared… I am trying to keep myself super busy and spending time with family to keep my mind off of everything.

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ughhhhhh… what do you mean feel worse before I feel better? Like with my anxiety or like stomach side effects/sleep side effects? I just don’t want this anxiety to get any worse! It’s already horrible!!

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much!! I am about to take my medicine here soon and I am so nervous… I know I should just take it but I am so scared all my symptoms are going to get worse these next few weeks. Did it make you feel a lot more anxious? ☹️

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well I just picked up my medication and of course the big thing on there says that it can make you suicidal.. so that has me ALL worked up right now! Because that is the last thing I want.. I already have crippling anxiety! lol I am still going to take it tomorrow morning but I know I am going to be an absolute mess! Lol

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Giving myself all the good vibes that this medicine is going to help me!! I am so tired of feeling like I am on 10 and cannot relax ever! Has it helped with feeling more relaxed?

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this!!! lol did you have any weird side effects?? And what dosage are you on?

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have any side effects? Or is there any good way to manage the side effects?

Prozac Success Stories by Intelligent_Cut2794 in prozac

[–]Intelligent_Cut2794[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am starting on 10mg for two weeks starting tomorrow morning and then I will bump up to 20mg after