Stay busy, keep your head up, and realize that time heals all emotional wounds.I weaned down and stopped fluoxetine couple of weeks ago. Everything feels more challenging when you're dealing with depression.

Fear of future episodes is also part of panic disorder.Bulimia is a condition where a person binges on food, then uses various methods to purge (e.g., use of laxatives, vomiting) in order to prevent weight gain.Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition where a woman experiences depression, tension, and irritability for a few days prior to menstruation that end when menstruation begins. I’ve also given up alcohol and cannabis four months ago. If you have been taking the medication for longer than a year, it is going to be more difficult to come off of than someone who has only taken it for a few months. "The presentation is excellent. " I was worried about some of the side effects of going off of Prozac. My head feels like it’s going to explode.I’m beyond exhausted, sweats, confusion, memory loss, you name it. People with bipolar disorder who take antidepressants may be at risk for "switching" from depression into mania.

Yes it is safe, I would advise doing it gradually though, e.g.

It is often used to treat major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. I will just wait out the withdrawal now that I know what is happening to me. One thing I am grateful for is I belong to a gym and I workout. I think I am off it now, but have the option of a very small dose as needed. This is great!Weight hasn’t shifted as yet, it’s a journey and so far so good.I came off 40mg of Prozac after four years, and at the age of 23 – two, nearly three months into withdrawal I feel like I’m in a living hell. Some cases have been life threatening.To date, there are no known problems associated with long term use of fluoxetine. Symptoms of mania include "high" or irritable mood, very high self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, pressure to keep talking, racing thoughts, being easily distracted, frequently involved in activities with a large risk for bad consequences (for example, excessive buying sprees).Medical attention should be sought if serotonin syndrome is suspected. I’m on all these emotional rollercoasters and for the most part I’m dealing with it okay. My other question is, should I have done the Xanax withdrawal after Prozac.The reason I ask is because the withdrawal symptoms from Xanax were much less and a shorter period of time however, at the time I thought I would never make it. We all need to support each other with even the smallest areas of improvement. I’ve been taking 80 mg of Prozac for ten years. Trouble concentrating, confusion and sleep disturbances -- including insomnia, nightmares and excessive dreaming -- can also occur. I have been on Prozac 20mg for 14 years. This reminded me of all of the non-drug related choices I can make that may help me adjust more easily." Is this a debilitating thing or can it be overcome without medication?I too just tapered off of fluoxetine 20mg after taking it for 5 years. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. I’ve been taking Klonopin only when I have a severe attack, and I can’t drive or work, I’m so sleepy.I took Zoloft for one day and slept the entire day away so I quickly dropped that because I need to work. Anyway, if you want/need someone to withdraw with, reach out any time.Renae, I also have been on 40mg of Prozac for almost 20 years.

If you just abruptly stop taking any psychiatric medication, you increase the likelihood of discontinuation syndrome, which can be extremely unpleasant. This reminded me of all of the non-drug related choices I can make that may help me adjust more easily." It’s been a month of going through these symptoms and I’m still struggling even as I type this out.I am also tempted to go back on the tablets and taper off on an even slower schedule than how I did initially.

I am stuck and GPs talk like stopping is piss easy!I had been taking prozac for near 20 years and stopped them early July 2018. )Hi, Thanks for this article. Please keep in touch. Thanks for the info I found here, you people are great.When I got off fluoxetine and alprazolam my libido jumped up and off and on anorgasmia and/or delayed orgasm have pretty much disappeared. To diagnose nightmare disorder, your doctor reviews your medical history and your symptoms. Yes, for me it causes symptoms very similar to fibromyalgia.