I have been on Prozac for 3 (almost 4) weeks now (20mg) and although I am able to dismiss intrusive thoughts I’m still ruminating a lot (or I think it’s ruminating).
I wake up with this feeling that I’m always going to be like this and I cannot shift my thoughts away from this feeling. Sometimes I’m not even thinking about anything but I’m aware it’s there and it’s stops me from doing anything!
Can anyone help me? What is this?
I’m not really having any bad thoughts anymore but I cannot think ‘Normally’ or think at all! I just want so clarity on what this is and what can help, I feel my head has no respite.
Prozac and anxiety/ruminating?
Question posted by Vicjones106 on 2 Dec 2021
Last updated on 2 December 2021 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
2 Dec 2021
Hi, Vic!
Just some thoughts...
Patience. Although you're showing some improvements already it can take as long as 6-8 weeks for the medication to become fully effective and anxiety disorders are slower to respond than depression.
After 4 weeks you could let your doctor know that you're still having symptoms and discuss whether a dosage increase may be warranted, You're on the low initial dose and have plenty of room for an increase to a maximum of 80mg/day. Everybody responds differently to these medications so there's no set dosage that works for everyone.
At any rate get in touch with your doctor for professional advice.
Wildcat
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