Advise and welcome

hello everyone,

I have been struggling with anxiety, my entire life. It has its moments of remission, but always seems to come back around every year or two. This time they increased my Prozac from 40 to 60 mg about a week ago. I would like to report that I’m feeling better but there’s a part of me that subconsciously I dont want to get better because my whole life I have been anxious and a worrier. Does anyone else feel this way? Also with prozac increase, how much time do I give it before I accept prozac isnt for me? Ive been on it for 3 years so maybe an adjustment is all I need I hope. Any advise or support would be appreciated.

Thanks for reading

Steve

[Shraddha1996]

I can really relate to what you're going through. Anxiety is a tough battle, and change, even if it's for the better, can be scary. Remember, it's okay to have mixed feelings. It might take a little while to see the full effects of the Prozac adjustment, so patience is key. Many have faced similar doubts, and sometimes it's just about finding the right balance. Your journey to better mental health is worth it, and you've got a supportive community here to help along the way. 💪🌼

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

Hi and welcome to the forum! I was in remission too with anxiety though. Mine lasted for almost 10 years. I've had anxiety since childhood and through my early 20s. I finally got a hold of it and it was several years of the best time of my life. But thanks to a medical issue and being traumatized from that brought back my anxiety full force. Now I'm trying to work my way out of the hole again.Can't really say too much about Prozac. I was never on Prozac. As a child I was started on Lexapro and Klonopin. And as I got a little bit older I felt I didn't need the Lexapro anymore and I was weaned off of it. I don't remember about the Klonopin if I just stop taking it or if I was weaned off of that too. I'm still on the Klonopin. I never really got off of it. But I didn't take it everyday when I was in remission. I only took it when I had to board a plane.

And I guess like you, I have to shake off this anxiety identity that I've cultivated for myself. I am much more than my anxiety. And I guess it is kind of scary to not see that as myself anymore. Because without anxiety, who am I really? I am learning that I am much stronger than I think I am. And I can do this. Because I've been here before so I know it can be beaten back. I just have to remind myself of this. Anyways, I wish you healing and light on your journey through anxiety. Again, welcome to the form ❤️🫂

[AnxiousSilver in reply to CL3V3R-G1RL]

"And as I got a little bit older I felt I didn't need the Lexapro anymore and I was weaned off of it. I don't remember about the Klonopin if I just stop taking it or if I was weaned off of that too. I'm still on the Klonopin. I never really got off of it. But I didn't take it everyday when I was in remission. I only took it when I had to board a plane."

It's hard for me to imagine my life ATM without Lexapro or Klonopin, since I have been on both for over 2 decades.

[CL3V3R-G1RL in reply to AnxiousSilver]

I was on it from 14 till I can't remember exactly I don't think I was taking it in my 20s so probably 4yrs I was on it. Then stopped. Been doing good. It was helpful when I was in middle school because anxiety and depression from school and trying to explain to people what I'm going through. It was difficult.

[AnxiousSilver]

"I would like to report that I’m feeling better but there’s a part of me that subconsciously I dont want to get better because my whole life I have been anxious and a worrier."

As somebody with Severe GAD, I can relate to this.

I'm a constant worrier. (and overthinker)

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IDK.. All I can tell you is that I have good days and bad.

On my good days, I can function pretty well.

On my bad days, I just trying my best to get through the day.

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But with all that said, I'm still trying to figure out what works best and what doesn't work for me.

[Worrier1960]

My experience is similar I've had anxiety since I was a kid. Itn comes and goes. When I was young, it provided motivation. Now it jut drive me nuts. I worry primarily about my health and my kids. I know everyone worries about those things, but it seems to affect me more, I've had limited success with meds. I took Prozac for many ears, but went off it because of the side effects. Now on Buspar. I'm unimpressed so far. Ativan provides relief (in relatively low doses).