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Bad day today, virtual hugs needed

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TheGruffalosbitch · 27/06/2012 11:40

Background been on paroxetine for 12 yrs for anxiety/panic. 18 days ago I cold swapped to fluoxetine. It's been horrible to say the least. I've been taking 0.5mg of lorazapam to get me through the days but I'm petrified of becoming addicted to them.

So today my mission was not to take one and take the dc's to playgroup. Epic fail! I'm a nervous wreck! Taken an lorazapam and I'm calming. When will the prozac kick in? Should I increase the dose to 40mg like the gp mentioned or will that make me worse?

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gingeroots · 27/06/2012 11:46

Sorry you're having a sh*t day .

My only advice/experience would be that I found prozac unhelpful ,particulary for anxiety and that I'm finding citalopram much more effective .

But everyone is different of course .

TheGruffalosbitch · 27/06/2012 11:53

How long did u take prozac for? I know I can't expect much after 17 days I just don't know how long to preserver for

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takingthestairs · 27/06/2012 11:57

I can't offer any advice but wanted to give you some

amillionyears · 27/06/2012 16:47

Im sending you hugs too.And you can have some Thanks

gingeroots · 27/06/2012 20:19

gruffalo - I took them for a couple of years ,but I never really felt they helped much .
Hope you're feeling a little better x

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