Anyone on prozac can help me? Only day 2 and experiencing really bad thoughts. No sleep whatsoever.

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Hi Loo loo.

I am taking fluoxetine 20mg and when I first started was the same as you . Please persevere with them, it takes about 4-6 weeks to get fully into your system but the first two are the hardest , after that you will find them very helpful and calming .Good luck.

Kenny-w

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Thanks Kenny. I am so frightened of taking them. But I have to. Every time I was close to sleeping the thoughts would start. Do you think if the gp prescribed something to help sleep it would help?

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Hi looloo if you can try and get by without sleeping pills once the Prozac starts to work you will find it easier to sleep

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Ok thanks Kenny for your help x

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Hi LooLoo,

I agree with Kenny, stick with jt can take few weeks to take effect, might be helpful to ask for something to help you sleep just until the prozac kicks in, Id ask the gp see wbat they advise x

Mimii xx

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Thanks mimii. It's only day 2 and I feel calmer in the daytime already (probably my mind thinking it). But my anxiety has always been when I go to bed. The thoughts and anxiety was more intense last night. Not sure what gp will do as I have 2 young children & can't afford to be drowy. Suppose I can try xx

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Thats difficult for you then as I know when you have young children you tend to sleep with one ear open anyway, constantly on alert for noises in the night, then you have to be on the go all day, you must be shattered , hope you can get some sleep very soon x

Love mimii x

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I'm quite lucky I have my husband off for a week so maybe if I tell the gp this he'll help. I'm starting a new job next week and hoping to be sorted by then . Thanks for chatting xx