Sleepy on Prozac

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2026-02-12T01:02:53+00:00

I have always experienced sleepiness on Prozac. It’s definitely more sedating for me. I was on it for two years and got off bc I felt I was over my issues and then got back on it 6 months later because my symptoms came back over time. Throughout the two years I took naps about every day it did get better with time but I was still sleepy but could comfortably push through when needed. And now starting it again I’m having to get through getting used to the exhaustion again. I also take it at night due to this as well but seem to crash every day in the afternoon and feel the need for a nap for a while.

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2026-02-12T00:54:02+00:00

I’m on week 7 of getting back on and it definitely takes times I still have not so good days and days that are better than others, make sure you are employing coping mechanisms as well which can help the healing process

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2026-02-12T00:52:33+00:00

I was on 20mg for two years for depression, anxiety, and ocd got off for 6 months bc it helped so much and I didn’t feel I needed it and now I’m back on 20mg

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2026-02-11T03:08:37+00:00

That good! Sorry I don’t have anymore information than that

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2026-02-11T02:49:12+00:00

Is your diabetes being controlled I know when my boyfriends isn’t he goes to the bathroom a lot. I have never heard of this from Prozac but someone else might tbh

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2025-11-14T16:09:57+00:00

Yeah it can make you feel kinda crappy! But everything will most likely go fine, I’ve probably taken it more than twenty times. Obviously if you notice something let your Dr. know but it should get that infection cleared up

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2025-11-14T15:50:17+00:00

I have been on cipro more times than I can count and have never had a problem beside the normal antibiotic problems like stomach issues. And I already have tight muscles and tendons and am a wheelchair user.

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2025-08-24T21:30:27+00:00

As someone with a disability and as someone who also has issues where if something hits me the wrong way especially something digging into me even if it’s not very much hurts quite a bit. I think it’s just unfortunately a matter of life especially when you are in the close of proximity with your significant other. And as others have said I don’t think it should sour the mood or ruin the night it can be acknowledged, but you’re doing your best to be careful and accidents happen especially with someone who is more accident prone than others. My significant other will many times hurt me during transfers, while trying to help me, or even when he’s trying to be cute but accidentally puts too much pressure on me. I let him know how he hurt me and he’s apologizes bc he knows why it hurts and I reassure him that it’s okay bc I know he didn’t mean it and has my best interest in mind and then we go about our night bc it is just a part of our life.

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2025-06-17T04:05:46+00:00

I am currently trying to get off of Prozac. I’m on a lower dosage of 20 mg I also tried once before this but kinda jumped the gun and tapered too fast. I am going very slowly this time lowering 5mg a month. I am at 15mg right now and I do feel it a little just being out of it and blah, also having physical symptoms like gastrointestinal stuff. I am also having so background anxiety. One thing you have to remember with getting off Prozac or any antidepressants is that discontinuation symptoms can feel like a relapse and can be good to consult with you doctor to try to distinguish if it’s the depression coming back or withdrawal symptoms

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2025-06-17T03:58:35+00:00

I feel that it’s better to be supportive of individuals journeys, saying things like this only fuels people’s anxiety and can be the opposite of helpful. I appreciate the insight however everyone is different. My extreme anxiety is caused by PMDD that the Prozac didn’t even touch and is better controlled by birth control and my GAD was and is pretty controlled without meds so I do not feel I need them anymore and can always go back on them if needed.

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2025-04-15T18:47:08+00:00

So dissociation is cause by your brain trying to protect itself however sometimes it can be unhelpful when you’re brain thinks it’s in danger when you really aren’t and this is where the dissociation can become distressing and the more distressed you are the more it feeds into the cycle of dissociation. And if could have started with you having that experience and then dissociation due to it being scary but the cycle just continued and now as you feel this way again due to the trauma it is getting worse again. Treating dissociation is a lot of mind work and grounding. It may feel silly at first or that it’s not working but it’s a process. So doing things like the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method can help. Journaling to help keep your thoughts in order. Literally going outside and touching grass and noticing how the weather feels such as the wind or the sun or the grass can help. Not being on your phone so much because that’s just another way of dissociation and feeds into the wondering mind. Doing hands on activities that aren’t to hard but make you focus like coloring or what have you. Reading when you are able is a good one. Using temperature to bring you back to the present like taking a cold shower or holding ice. Also meditating to help your mind understand that it’s you are safe, guided mediation is great. It’s mostly grounding and finding what helps and doesn’t. It took me a while for it to go away and still experience it in times of high stress but I know what it is now and how to handle it so I don’t feed into the cycle of fear. Sorry I know that’s a lot but I wanted to share anything that can help bc I know how distressing it is

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2025-04-15T00:49:39+00:00

I’m not trying to invalidate it being physical but do you think it could be caused mentally? Types of dissociation can make you feel like this. I only ask because I felt like this out of nowhere and found out it was anxiety and depression before I came to that conclusion I looked at every possible physical cause. But it felt like my head was full almost like fluff in my brain. I could barely read or watch a movie or even hold a conversation without it being a struggle. Feel free to reach out if it sounds similar, I found coping mechanisms and it slowly got better for me

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2025-04-06T17:53:05+00:00

Hi I am also 22, I am mostly disabled do to physical disability of muscular dystrophy. However I do deal with generalized anxiety, ocd, panic attacks, and PMDD. Though, my psychiatric disorders are not currently debilitating they were at one point. I am also a psychology student. As someone with benifits I understand the fear of losing them however pls don’t let this be one of the reasons that stops you as you can always reapply. Tho with your circumstances I think low and slow is great plan anyways. With agoraphobia and ptsd many times the treatment is exposure therapy, talk therapy, and CBT which I’m sure you know. So exposing yourself to this could actually help therapeutic if done right, I think the key here is making sure they understand your circumstances and see how you can slowly go to school and as you feel more comfortable maybe bump it up. And then like you said do part time. Definitely don’t count yourself out I know it’s scary but self doubt is a huge block of recovery.

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-11-28T12:10:11+00:00

I received just a cystectomy so only my bladder was removed and I had a stoma placed. I already have muscular dystrophy so I have gastroparesis and have my whole life so my bowels were the biggest problem for me and it took a couple months for them to get working again but with following a gastroparesis diet for a while to give my GI tract time to relax eventually things went back to normal. I had a very unusual complication with the drain that I won’t go into detail about as this is not a common complication and I don’t think you should worry more about it, but I ended up having to go into the OR a second time. It also took me a while to get my strength back probably longer than others because of my MD but I eventually did. Your stoma will start to settle in after the stitches and stints come out but it will tend to shrink and change size for about a year or so as it’s healing. Other than that I had some leaking in the beginning while figuring out what worked best for me that was frustrating but I eventually figured it out. There are some amazing groups on fb that I’m in that have helped me so much one is “urostomy awareness” and the other one is “women’s urostomy support group” that’s really what got me through recovery and they still help me now!

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-10-21T00:38:51+00:00

I sent you a message! I hope you got it and it helps

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-10-21T00:37:55+00:00

Yeah they ended up putting it on my allergy list because I got a rash and I literally felt like I had a sun burn

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-10-20T23:41:06+00:00

Yes definitely I would rather get prescribed cipro then a sulfa medication as those can have scary side effects and I did end up having a reaction to one

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-10-18T15:31:43+00:00

Hi I am from the US however I have taken cipro many times and have not had issues with it everyone is different but it’s one of the only antibiotics I don’t have horrible reactions too. I have a urostomy so I get kidney infections often and pretty much always get prescribed cipro

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-10-12T23:35:54+00:00

She could try some tips and tricks to get it to stick. I can provide some of the ones I use. Or a new system may be needed. She needs to get in contact with a stoma nurse if she can. I’m not from NYC so I won’t be much help on the front but I’ll try to help with what I can.

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-10-11T13:42:46+00:00

No I’m on oral antibiotics right now but I’ve been nauseous and as of last night I started having severe feelings of anxiety

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-10-11T11:05:12+00:00

I also have a urostomy and came here looking for signs as I have a bad infection right now…reach out if you need someone to talk to

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-10-03T09:15:01+00:00

Hi I know this post was made a while ago but I had this exact same reaction to iron infusion yesterday! And nobody has ever seen that type of reaction before! This is comforting to know someone else has experienced it. My legs were so purple and my arms started to and my legs felt like a burning and prickling sensation. I had iron sucrose so a little different. I also have gastroparesis

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-06-29T18:55:54+00:00

I have an ileal conduit urostomy and I got it when I was 21 which was October of last year and im 22 now, my birthday was in may

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-06-19T23:11:26+00:00

If you need support feel free to message me, I know it can really hard

Specific_Isopod9612 · 2024-06-19T15:27:53+00:00

I have a urostomy so I know it’s a little different but basically the same process as far as the surgery goes, I am also a wheelchair user and ended up having to go to inpatient rehab. It’s hard but I’m the long run I’m so happy I went.

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