Had an appointment with the occupational physician today. He prescribed Fluoxetine for my recurring anxiety attacks. Haven't picked up the medicine yet though. I'm trying not to make a big thing out of it, the medication. Thinking it can hopefully have a positive effect, help me steer in a new direction in combination with the CBT programme I've started following. But if anyone would share some personal insights into taking up SSRI's for anxiety disorders that would be helpful. So I can form a better perception of what to expect. Positive/negative effects. (I'm sure the info I'm after is readily available from reading back in this thread, but still... appreciated.)
Hi mate, Fluoxetine is another name for Prozac, probably the most well known of the SSRI's.
It's commonly prescribed for depression and linked anxiety.
I've taken it and found that it worked for me until the situation that was causing my depression and anxiety ( work ) sky rocketed and then it couldn't " hold " the anxiety at bay any longer and I had to change meds.
Fluoxetine is a very good SSRI, however it's very hit and miss. What works for others may not work for you, so regular contact with your Doc is essential. Regardless you need to give it up to three weeks to kick in properly. There's no" eureka " moment, you'll should just gradually notice that you're feeling more normal again. That means it's working.
You may have a few side effects to begin with, sweats etc. Don't worry too much, it's just your body getting used to it. Should last a few days, no more.
Hope this helps mate ?
