PROZAC - VULNERABILITY POST
Life update below ⬇️:
On November 27 my therapist recommended that i meet with a psychiatrist like she had done many times before due to me having crippling anxiety, i’ve suffered with anxiety my whole life and i felt like medication wasn’t going to make anything better and that this was just how my brain worked but recently since becoming and adult over the last 5 years my anxiety has only grown into a worsened misery. Again i would shut down the idea of medication because i never thought that a medication could fix what i had going on and that it would eventually figure it’s self out ! but my therapist talked me through that if the medication didn’t work i could stop taking it and go back to the way i was before just that nothing was permanent. i thought about it and decided to set up an appointment with a psychiatrist december 11, I HAD NO IDEA HOW MUCH THAT DAY WOULD CHANGE MY LIFE. after a long meeting and being prescribed prozac, i looked it up like i do everything and mostly all i saw were people saying horrible things about it and how it made them worse, reluctantly i said my anxiety is so bad that i was giving myself anxiety about taking the medication i saw people saying they got it prescribed a long time ago and never took it because of the bad reviews they saw they were said but i wanted to make a change and to change you have to do something different so i took the medication. after taking the medication 💊 i realized my brain was completely quiet for the first time in a long time I WASNT THINKING A MILE PER MINUTE ANYMORE! i said wow this must be what it’s like to be NORMAL! i could not believe that i had just felt the relief immediately and it is different for everyone , so don’t quote me on feeling differently the first time you take it but for me my body is very sensitive which is why i was nervous about taking it in the first place, i have been taking it for the whole month of DECEMBER AND THE BENEFITS OMG ! i have energy, i’m feeling so much more calm , my brain isn’t racing , i’m not short of breath or having panic attacks from a simple interaction or overthinking nearly as much! prozac has done me right and even though i started on a low dose i already feel sooo much better and i can’t wait to thank my therapist because she has really changed my life just from encouraging me to try something new that i was never open to before . I will keep posting updates on my mental health journey and if you are like me and you wanted out of your head but are scared to make a change i’m telling you now it could be the very thing to help you ! 🤍 #medicationjourney #anxietycope #anxiety medication
After sharing my initial Prozac experience, I wanted to dive a bit deeper into some questions I had myself when starting out, especially about dosages and what to expect. Like many of you searching, I saw terms like 'Prozac 100mg' or '200mg' and wondered what it all meant. My doctor started me on a very low dose, which is common to see how your body reacts. You might notice the image associated with my post has cartoon prescription bottles labeled 'Motivation 100mg' and 'Energy 200mg' – while those are metaphorical, it does highlight that Prozac comes in different strengths. It's super important to remember that your doctor will find the right dose for *you*. Don't compare your prescription directly to others you might see online. Some people feel great on a lower dose, while others need a bit more. It's a journey of finding your balance, and patience is key. Speaking of prescriptions, I remember looking at my first Prozac prescription bottle and feeling a mix of fear and hope. While every pharmacy's packaging can look a little different, usually it's a standard amber or white bottle with your name, the medication (Fluoxetine, the generic name for Prozac), dosage, and instructions clearly printed. Always double-check this information! Those pink, orange, or yellow pills in the image for 'Motivation' and 'Energy' are fun, but in reality, Prozac pills can vary in color and shape depending on the manufacturer and dosage. It reminds you that this isn't just a simple pill; it's a tool to help you reclaim your mental well-being. Another thing I've seen people search for is 'Prozac face.' When I first saw that, I wondered what it meant! For me, it wasn't about physical changes to my face, but more about how my expression and overall demeanor changed. Before Prozac, my face often felt heavy with worry, and I probably looked constantly stressed or anxious. Now, I find myself smiling more genuinely, my brows aren't furrowed in constant thought, and there's a lightness in my eyes. It's like the inner calm reflects outwardly. Of course, some people might experience mild physical side effects in the beginning, like jaw clenching or a dry mouth, but those are often temporary and worth discussing with your doctor if they persist. The biggest change for my 'Prozac face' has been seeing a more relaxed, happier version of myself looking back in the mirror because my brain is no longer racing a mile a minute. It's a true reflection of the mental clarity I've gained. It's incredible how much a medication like Prozac can help when you find the right fit. If you're on this journey or considering it, gather information, but always have open conversations with your healthcare provider. My experience with a low dose has been transformative, bringing me so much more calm and energy, and I truly hope sharing these insights helps others navigate their own paths with a little more confidence.