u/Intrepid_Grab_1551

Hello! I just started 10mg prozac about a week ago intermittently. it’s been helping SO much which I am so grateful for, however, it’s caused me some weird ear sensations.

i’ve had Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in the past, and this is the same feeling. i’m reading studies saying that this can be permanent damage from SSRI but also seeing ones saying it’s temporary.

I’m going to schedule an appointment with my psychiatrist but in the meantime I just wanted to see if anyone has any experience with this or any suggestions? I have health anxiety and it’s really freaking me out. I also posted to the Prozac subreddit but just wanted to post in here too

Thank you!!!

Hello! I just started 10mg prozac about a week ago for PMDD. it’s been helping SO much which I am so grateful for, however, it’s caused me some weird ear sensations.

i’ve had Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in the past, and this is the same feeling. i’m reading studies saying that this can be permanent damage from SSRI but also seeing ones saying it’s temporary.

I’m going to schedule an appointment with my psychiatrist but in the meantime I just wanted to see if anyone has any experience with this or any suggestions? I have health anxiety and it’s really freaking me out

Thank you!!!

first off, i just wanna thank everyone for being so incredibly helpful. this subreddit has helped me more than any doctor, therapist, or psychiatrist i’ve seen

i started feeling pmdd symptoms yesterday and took my first ever dose of prozac (10mg) yesterday and had an amazing day. i was feeling so horrible before i took it, and as it started kicking in my thoughts just started to quiet down, it was honestly the most amazing thing

i couldn’t believe how normal i felt. a few inconveniences happened throughout my day and i did not spiral or cry. it also quieted down my OCD thoughts and ruminations. overall, 10/10 experience i was super relieved.

that night i fell asleep pretty quickly, at 10pm, but then i woke up at 1am! and never fell back asleep :( i know that insomnia can be a temporary side effect but ive already struggled with it so much in my life. i felt like i finally was getting better and sleeping deeper so its just so triggering to be dealing with it again

i’ve already read many posts on here saying the same thing, so i know its normal but idk if i can handle it! today i feel like the prozac barely helped, my pmdd is back and i just feel so defeated. like not 100% back but id say i feel 30% better compared to yesterday where i felt like 80% better. i also have such a busy long day and im even getting blood drawn 😫 i’ll reach out to my psychiatrist but i guess im just looking for advice. TIA❤️

i’m on day 14 of my cycle and i’m starting to feel the pmdd creeping in. my psychiatrist prescribed me 20mg of prozac to take during my luteal, (my first time ever) but now after reading other people’s experiences im scared that it’s too high. i see most ppl work up to higher doses

i wanted to start taking it tomorrow but now im scared and i cant get a hold of my psychiatrist to prescribe me a lower dose 😔

should i just say fuck it and take the 20mg anyway ? or do i hold out until i can get a hold of her? would 10 mg be better idk

i wish she would answer im so frustrated and don’t wanna feel like this anymore

ok so idk if there is a right answer for this but i’d appreciate any advice! basically I’ve been struggling with pmdd for a few years now. i’ve tried all the natural remedies and although they’re helpful, i wouldn’t say they’re super effective/reliable.

i finally saw a psychiatrist for the first time and was going to start on 20mg fluoxetine for my next cycle. the only issue is… i have two really important events this month

when ppl say to schedule important things outside of luteal i’m like yes in theory that’d be great but sometimes things fall on those days and there’s nothing we can do about it😔

my partner’s best friend’s wedding is smack dab in the middle of my luteal phase. i’m also going to disneyland with my best friends. some of them had to fly in for this so i couldn’t plan around my luteal phase. trust me i tried! they’re also both in the same week 😭😭😭😭

would it be a bad idea to start my medication this month? this is my first trying an SSRI, or any medication in general. i’m really scared. but also i’m really scared to feel my pmdd symptoms during these events cuz i wanna be in a good mood and feel like myself

i’m just scared the side effects will be really bad and ill regret it. the main one i’m worried about is insomnia. i already experience it in my luteal so what if it makes it extra bad?? i know it’s different for every person so idk if its worth asking for advice but i appreciate any insight! happy friday everyone sending love 💗💗💗💗

coming to terms with the fact that i’m going on medication. i was the one who posted on here about inositol helping me with pmdd. although my luteal was so much better, my period was absolutely horrible. it came out of nowhere and it was just so triggering and defeating. also the inositol is causing my hair to fall out in clumps… so i think im gonna stop taking it

i went to a psychiatrist for the first time ever and she prescribed me Fluoxetine. I’ve been going back and forth with myself for years, but i’m making this decision now with a clear head, in my follicular phase because i deserve to feel better. i’m tired of fighting myself.

the main reason i don’t want to is because of the side effects, i already have rlly bad insomnia and low libido in luteal… i’m also a hypochondriac and i’m terrified of trying something new. i’ve been reading past posts and seeing that some people don’t experience side effects? i’m really hoping that’s me 😔 anyways sending love to everyone this shit is not fun 👎👎👎👎💔💔

how to deal with the guilt of starting horrible fights with my partner that make absolutely no sense? it’s like someone takes over. i don’t feel like i said any of those things. i’m never disrespectful but none of my thoughts are coherent in luteal i feel like such a dumbass. like when we try to talk about it and im trying to be a good partner by explaining why i said this or why i acted like that but I DONT KNOW!!!!! and how many times can i keep using the pmdd card. forever? ugh i’ve been so much better i hadn’t caused an argument in so long. he’s also extremely supportive and im incredibly grateful but like he doesn’t deserve to be with someone so confusing and moody who hates themselves half of the time

its also not even the fight itself that triggers me but its the after where im sitting alone in my room and being so mean to myself in my head. this feeling is so familiar yet so scary and traumatizing/triggering every time. and im supposed to be asleep rn im super drowsy from my allergy mediciNe and ahhhhh i just hate feeling like i have no control of my body or thoughts. sorry if this was a lot i just wanted to rant 😔 like will this ever stop? can i be in a healthy relationship? what if i start taking medication like will that really help with this ive been debating it for a while. it’s moments like these that really make me want to because i don’t want to destroy all the relationships i have

hello everyone! i need some advice 😫 my fav therapist i’ve ever had just left the company that i’ve been using through my insurance. because of this, I’ve had to find a new one. i’ve been a little skeptical of this new one i’ve been seeing.

our first two sessions just rubbed me the wrong way but im also in the depths of luteal right now so i’m trying to give her a chance. i just don’t feel like she’s equipped to deal with all my trauma and big emotions. she doesn’t really say much, doesn’t ask questions. it just gives me the feeling that she doesn’t gaf. i just feel like she’s used to working with people with less severe mental health issues. she also has no idea what PMDD is

should i just switch without telling her? or do i owe her an explanation? i feel guilty cuz she asked me multiple times how i was feeling about her and i was like yes!!!!! u rock girl! cuz what am i supposed to say?!? i’m such a people pleaser and i feel bad lol to the point where i was telling myself to just keep seeing her despite everything. but ultimately these are my needs that aren’t being met. any advice is appreciated thank uuuu❤️