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Hi, I am on day 8 on prozac and I got so many side effects my body is exhausted. From anxiety, nausea, shakiness to fever, chills, weight loss and the list could probably go on. Not to forget about insomnia.

Is it worth putting my body through all this? Should all happen like this? I am torn between giving up and continuing. I was and still am in such a low place, all these side effects just make everything worse.

Thanks x

This morning I scared my household by singing, smiling and thinking it's a beautiful day! Omg! I am only on day 3, I sleep worse than before and am feeling jittery but mentally so much better, should I expect a dip? I love loving to be here and not wanting to disappear!

Hello everyone, I just started Prozac yesterday and I have been feeling so lightheaded and jittery. Is there anything that helps with this?

Thank you!

Hello everyone, I’ve been dealing with anxiety my whole life and PPD for the last 2 years. I used to be pretty good at managing my anxiety, but with PPD and a toddler, things have gotten out of hand.

I was on sertraline before and it was horrible, honestly the worst time of my life. Now I’m feeling low again, having mood swings, and my anxiety is so bad that I constantly have stomachaches. I have short but very high highs and really low lows that last days/ weeks.

I was recently prescribed Prozac, but I keep talking myself out of taking it. Is anyone else like this? It’s like my brain tells me, “It’s not that bad, you can handle it.” But then I spiral again, feel miserable, and think maybe I really do need medication.

Thank you ❤️

Hi everyone! I’ve been prescribed Prozac ( Fluoxetine) because I’m really struggling with my mental health right now. A year ago I was on sertraline, but I stopped taking it because it made me feel like I was going insane.

When I spoke to the doctor this time, I was literally sobbing, and she basically told me I should just “deal with life” and that things will get easier once my child grows up. It made me feel so weak and invalidated. Like I’m somehow failing at doing life the “right” way and should just be enjoying every second with my toddler, who I absolutely love to bits, by the way.

I’m scared to start Fluoxetine because I’m terrified of feeling even worse than I already do. Thinking back to how I felt on sertraline gives me even more anxiety. I also keep wondering if medication is even the right choice for me. Will it actually help with the exhaustion and brain fog? I am pretty sure it won’t magically make me feel less lonely.

Looking after a toddler is SO hard and I feel like I am doing it by myself as my husband works a lot to provide for us and we have zero family nearby. I honestly wish someone had really prepared me for how relentless it can be. This sounds awful to admit, but I think if I’d truly understood, I probably would have waited a few more years before having kids.

Anyway, I’m rambling now. I guess I’m just looking for some reassurance and to hear other people’s experiences with the first few weeks on Fluoxetine.

Thank you ❤️

Hi everyone! I’ve been prescribed Prozac ( Fluoxetine) because I’m really struggling with my mental health right now. A year ago I was on sertraline, but I stopped taking it because it made me feel like I was going insane.

When I spoke to the doctor this time, I was literally sobbing, and she basically told me I should just “deal with life” and that things will get easier once my child grows up. It made me feel so weak and invalidated. Like I’m somehow failing at doing life the “right” way and should just be enjoying every second with my toddler, who I absolutely love to bits, by the way.

I’m scared to start Fluoxetine because I’m terrified of feeling even worse than I already do. Thinking back to how I felt on sertraline gives me even more anxiety. I also keep wondering if medication is even the right choice for me. Will it actually help with the exhaustion and brain fog? I am pretty sure it won’t magically make me feel less lonely.

Looking after a toddler is SO hard and I feel like I am doing it by myself as my husband works a lot to provide for us and we have zero family nearby. I honestly wish someone had really prepared me for how relentless it can be. This sounds awful to admit, but I think if I’d truly understood, I probably would have waited a few more years before having kids.

Anyway, I’m rambling now. I guess I’m just looking for some reassurance and to hear other people’s experiences with the first few weeks on Fluoxetine.

Thank you ❤️

Hello everyone, I apologise in advance for venting here. I’m just hoping to hear from someone who’s been through similar mental health struggles and can tell me if there’s light at the end of the tunnel.

I feel like I’m drowning in depression and anxiety. Nothing I do seems to work. I tried SSRIs for 8 months after being diagnosed with ppd and they actually made things a lot worse, I felt like I belonged in a psych ward. Therapy feels like just words, not real help. I cry constantly, feel like my whole life is falling apart, nothing brings me joy, and sometimes I just want to disappear.

For context, we have a 2.5-year-old who is such a joyful little one, I am trying to be the best mum I can and we do a lot of activities during the week. My husband works 6 days a week, he leaves before she wakes up and gets home after she’s asleep, so I’m on my own most of the time. We live abroad, so we have no family nearby. We do have a few friends, and I try really hard to stay in touch, but they have their own kids and problems. I work part-time and feel a lot of guilt for not bringing in more income, but with everything on me and how fragile my mental health feels, I don’t think I could handle a full-time job without completely burning out.

Writing this, I’m not even sure what the point is. I just need some hope...

Hi everyone,

We’re thinking about getting a pet and could use some advice. My toddler is terrified of dogs, and we’ve always leaned more toward cats, so that was our original plan.

However, we visited a pet store today and my little one was drawn to the guinea pigs. I know cats and guinea pigs are very different pets, so now I’m wondering how they compare in terms of care and overall suitability.

Are guinea pigs generally lower maintenance than cats? Or better suited for a household with a young child?

Thanks!