Hi.
Offline I have a few supporters but I feel like I might overwhelm them so I had the thought of coming here to just talk about this journey.
I started Prozac 6 weeks ago as part of a treatment plan for moderate OCD (diagnosed by psychologist). We started on 10mg and have just upped to 20mg.
So far I've had all kinds of mild negative side effects but no positive.
One week I had weird headaches that felt like someone was pressing on my temples super hard.
A few days of increased anxiety.
I feel sad but like I can't cry? Like sad but numb. I don't know if I like that because crying can feel like a release.
The doctor asked if my OCD symptoms have improved but to be honest I don't fully understand what my OCD symptoms are yet so I can't answer that.
I do know the anxiety and depression feel exactly the same.
And now I am just tired. I've been napping and just struggling to stay awake.
The people in my life who matter know I'm on these meds and have been very understanding but my kids are little and I have been struggling to be present with them. It's hard when all you want to do is sleep.
My littlest (5) started crying yesterday because I "never play with him" anymore. :(
Anyway. I'm not asking when it gets better because I know nobody knows I just wanted to talk about it. It can feel very hard when the people who love me haven't experienced anything like this so don't fully get it.
Here's hoping the upped dosage starts bringing some positive instead of all this negative.