Hi
I have normally a mild anxiety problem which flared up a couple of weeks ago leading to suicidal thoughts (dont think I would have acted on them) and a tearful episode (luckily at home) which is quite out of character for me.
Had a few days of work and went to see my GP, who prescribed Oxazempam (tranquillizers). They didnt have much effect apart from zonking me out a bit for an hour when I took one, and I still felt anxious when I went back a week later so he put me on 20mg Prozac.
Since then , sleep even worse (it had been bad for a couple of weeks), hot and cold flushes and energy levels up and down. A bit too drowsy sometimes and I need to be able to drive. Have only been taking them 5 days.
I am beginning to think "Do I really want this stuff in my life? How many years will I be taking this?". I would also be lying if I didnt admit to being unhappy about not being able to drink (somewhat finishes off my limited social life).
I think the doc was a bit too ready to put me on antidepressants. My mum is still on Seroxat after years and I dont want to be still taking prozac when my 10 month old son goes to school.
If I go to doc, he will just say "carry on, side effects wont last etc etc" but as I have only been on them 5 days am thinking about just stopping taking them. A bit silly I know but they arent really helping much.
Any thoughts welcome.