First Day Prozac

[teemarie]

Started my first dose of Fluoxetine today. I am so scared something will happen.

[Agora1]

Hi teemarie, I understand being scared to start a new medication. I think most of us are. What I do that has helped me is to write down the date and time you take the first pill. I then let someone know that I am about to start a new med. I also take a little food with the pill so as not to have it on an empty stomach. Last but not least, I get involved with something that will get my mind off the time. Before you know it, hours will have passed and I will feel that I have accomplished the task of taking the first dose. Most people think nothing of popping a pill but anxious people are more cautious. Hope this might work for you as well. Of course you will also have the community to help you too. Good Luck, think positively when taking it. xx

[teemarie in reply to Agora1]

Thank you I am trying. I feel very spaced out and just tired. I am going to ask my aunt to sit with me when my boyfriend goes to work so I have someone here with me just in case.

[Agora1 in reply to teemarie]

teemarie, I'm sorry, I read your post wrong. I'm glad you did take it. You are doing everything right. Having your aunt come later to be with you is a great idea. Being as relaxed as you can helps the "what ifs" not to take hold. What you are feeling now is normal, make sure you hydrate and have a little something to eat so that the drug doesn't just sit in your stomach. Keep us updated. xx

[Godiswithme02]

I used to be afraid like u when i started my meds. So much that i would have my child lock their door at night and id cover up with multiple blankets & pray the meda would bot alter my mind further & id do something sleep walking or that i wouldnt remember. It an unrealistic fear and silly. It took weeks of me waking up and seeing everything was ok for me to lose that fear. You will be ok. It is the anxiety itself scaring you because it knows its days are numbered now. 🙂

[teemarie in reply to Godiswithme02]

I pray so! I really do! I hope this works for me, I dont think I can handle switching meds alot.

[Agora1 in reply to teemarie]

Keep an open mind teemarie.

[Godiswithme02]

Take it day by day try not to think Of the what ifs.