Depression & Anxiety

Hi! I'm a 43 yr old woman who had a major depression episode 3.5 yrs ago. I've been on Flouxetine (Generic Prozac) since then and was doing great. In April my Dr said it was ok to come off of Flouxetine. Huge mistake! I did well for a few months and then got overwhelmed with life events and spiraled back into a major depression. I've been back on 10mg Flouxetine for 12 days but still have high anxiety and depressed to the point of being unable to leave my bed or couch. I also have Hashimoto's with Hypo Thyroid and had a hysterectomy in December. Dr says my TSH for thyroid looks good. I feel hopeless like I'll never feel better. WHEN will I feel better?

[Bird-67]

Sorry you are not coping well but 10mg is a very low dose.

Is doctor planning to increase the dose?

[Hidden in reply to Bird-67]

I'm unsure as I was on the 10mg for the last 3 yrs until April when I came off.

[Bird-67]

I know you can go up to 40mg a day so see how you go and maybe you could suggest it to doctor if he doesn't.

[yeja]

why would he take you off a medication that was helping????? maybe you need to change drs as i have after 20 years. there are also new medications out there all the time

[Muchneeded]

Thank you for sharing I know I'm not alone