Help 💔
Hey guys, I’m 24yo from the Netherlands
I took 1mg of Finasteride starting on May 1st, 2026, and stopped in June 2026 after taking about 25 pills in total. I quit because of side effects. My erections have completely returned to normal now, and while I still have slightly watery semen, that isn't my main concern right now.
What I’m suffering from the most is intense Depersonalization / Derealization (DP/DR). I feel completely disconnected from reality, dizzy, and I'm honestly terrified.
Here is my timeline:
Initial side effects: About 11 days after stopping in June, I got hit with heavy brain fog. Eventually, that cleared up and I started feeling much better.
The relapse: Last week, the brain fog and severe DP/DR came back full force, and it’s not going away. I feel dizzy and detached from everything around me.
Doctor visits: I went to my family doctor about two months ago, and she just told me to wait two weeks. She eventually referred me to a psychiatrist, but he wasn't helpful at all—he basically just told me to fix my sleep schedule and sent me on my way.
I feel stuck and scared. Is this actual PFS (Post-Finasteride Syndrome), or is my nervous system just completely burnt out from high anxiety and hyper-vigilance? Has anyone else experienced this delayed DP/DR wave after quitting, and how did you get your mind back to baseline?
I'd really appreciate any advice or shared experiences.