I have just been given a script for Prozac/Fluoxetine 20mg. My doctor gave me a good overview of the process of adjusting to having this in my system. But I am now a little bit apprehensive about starting on them as I have a business trip in 10 days time. On the business trip I will be conducting a training program solo, so I can't really afford to be feeling nauseous, headachy, more anxious etc. These seem to be common initial side-effects.
So my question is, should I wait until after the trip to start taking the pills, due to the initial side effects? Or are they over-stated in your experience?
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posted by MT
on May 16, 2013 -
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My tween daughter recently had a minor but serious accident that required a visit to the emergency room and a few days on narcotic painkillers. During this time she missed school, skipped homework and other normal activities, and basically got a lot of attention and concern from relatives and friends, and of course me, her mother. Now, having recovered, she's articulated that she misses all that special attention and has explicitly said that she wants to get hurt again.
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posted by marionett gjorda av strumpor
on Apr 30, 2013 -
19 answers
I am trying to find mental health help (talk therapy as a start) for my friend, urgently.
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posted by prefpara
on Apr 29, 2013 -
3 answers
Trying to locate a psychologist for a family member and I am confused by all the types of psychologists, psychiatrists, and counselors that are listed. Please help me understand which medical professional would be most appropriate.
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posted by crapmatic
on Apr 22, 2013 -
7 answers
Had a job interview over a week ago and can't get a couple of the questions out of my head
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2013 -
13 answers
Livin' life as a person who is prone to mood swings and emotional disturbance. Springtime is a tough time for me in this regard. I understand that I'm not alone. What do you do to keep stable when the weather is changing every day?
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posted by andhowever
on Apr 8, 2013 -
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My mother-in-law is very ill. In short, she is suffering from obesity, diabetes, hoarding, incontinence and mental health issues. Her husband is beyond the end of his rope and is thinking of leaving her. What can we do?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 1, 2013 -
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For the last 6 or 7 days, I've been fixated on death, and not in a suicidal context. How do people normally handle constant thoughts about their mortality, and how can I stop this from crippling my ability to "live?"
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posted by Ashen
on Mar 19, 2013 -
45 answers
My husband is driving me up the wall. He has always shown a reluctance to make a plan for anything, but I love planning stuff (trips, etc) so it's never come to be a huge issue. Except for now.
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posted by checkitnice
on Mar 13, 2013 -
47 answers
I need to find my partner some help with ongoing depression symptoms that she has been suffering from for a decade but has deepened recently.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2013 -
8 answers
About 6 months ago my partner told me he had stopped taking his Prozac. He was on a low 'maintenance dose' and had been feeling better. Now things have gone belly up and going back on the meds hasn't helped. He's drinking heavily and can barely function. How can I find him the help he needs and also help him myself with little money and no support network whilst looking after our young daughter?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 24, 2013 -
7 answers
Does anyone have any experience with a mental health program called WRAP, Wellness Recovery Action Plan. It was developed by Mary Ellen Copeland and it looks like groups exist all over the English-speaking world.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 24, 2013 -
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Hi all, longtime reader here, new poster. While dealing with multiple personal hardships (more inside), I had a lapse in insurance coverage for 10 days. This has snowballed into a major issue for me, and I may lose my driving privileges for 3 months, which means losing my job. Any and all advice/anecdata appreciated.
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posted by cardinality
on Feb 20, 2013 -
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About a decade ago I started University in the UK. Towards the end of my first year a friend I made began to become paranoid. His behaviour towards me was particularly troubling, and eventually rumours circulated that he had been institutionalised. I have always wondered what happened to him, and if he is OK. My concerns linger these many years later, but tracking him down online has achieved nothing. Is there any way I can find out if everything turned out alright for him, preferably without causing too many ripples?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 11, 2013 -
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I'm someone who's been struggling off and on with PTSD and depression for about 12 years. The last couple of years have been particularly challenging, but I can see light at the end of the tunnel and am looking at venturing back into the workforce. I'm a bit nervous about how it'll go and am hoping for advice!
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2013 -
3 answers
How do I start getting treatment for my mental health problems, specifically, in Austin, TX?
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posted by hrj
on Feb 8, 2013 -
8 answers
Our store occasionally has customers who appear to be mentally unstable and who would benefit from medical help. What, if anything, should we do for them? Is it any of our business?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 4, 2013 -
16 answers
I'm 24, and I live in the suburbs a half-hour north of Boston. I'm about to get health insurance that includes mental care. I don't know how the private healthcare system works. How should I get a mental-health diagnosis? What doctors and therapists in the area could help me with whatever problems I may have? Details inside.
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posted by Rustic Etruscan
on Feb 1, 2013 -
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I have mental health issues and I need to see a therapist, a psychiatrist, and have my medications prescribed/refilled regularly. I'm moving next month to be with my significant other (not married), but I'll lose my health insurance which is through my current state. Where do I get these mental health services at a reduced cost as an uninsured person in Tucson, AZ?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 21, 2013 -
8 answers
After reading
this thread of people describing ADD/ADHD symptoms, and reading the links, and feeling like they were describing my life, I got a really, horrid sinking feeling I might actually be ADD. It's kinda wigging me out and I don't know what to do.
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posted by ArkhanJG
on Jan 17, 2013 -
18 answers
I'd like to donate some money to an organization that helps mentally ill homeless people in San Francisco. Which organization would give me the most "bang for my buck"?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Jan 16, 2013 -
9 answers
Mental health medication - Quetiapine (aka Seroquel, Xeroquel, Ketipinor) dosage for Depression, Anxiety and Cyclothymia/Bi-polar. I take a low (75mg) dose and my Dr is pushing for 200mg to 300mg... is being scared a good enough reason to resist trying? Does anyone have experience of this kind of treatment plan?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2012 -
14 answers
What resources for long-term mental health care exist in New Mexico? How do they happen?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 9, 2012 -
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I need a new career. Special snowflake factors: I like my current career, I've been very successful -- but I've been diagnosed with severe bipolar disorder and can't take the stress anymore. Details very slightly obfuscated.
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posted by sock puppet du jour
on Oct 31, 2012 -
21 answers
I've feel angry and frustrated for no reason and I don't know what to do about it. I'm worried that I'm taking it out on my husband. Help?
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posted by kat518
on Oct 24, 2012 -
27 answers
What are low-cost or online resources for a young Italian man with anxiety disorder and/or depression in Rome?
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posted by vincele
on Sep 27, 2012 -
4 answers
I'm badly depressed and anxious. And I've got the worst job of my life - I'm 42, so that's saying a lot - complete with a boss I despise and who seems to despise me. My therapist thinks I should quit. Um, hello? Realistically, what can I do? Special flower BS inside.
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posted by Jaie
on Sep 22, 2012 -
26 answers
Is there anything I can do to get rid of old self injury scars?
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posted by lxs
on Aug 20, 2012 -
11 answers
Does being treated for anxiety disorder pose a threat to the career of a mid-level Treasury employee?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 19, 2012 -
8 answers
Central Texas Filter: I need recommendations for mental health providers (especially in the Austin area) who specialize in treating profoundly gifted adults with severe mental health issues (including suicidal ideation) and/or sleep disorders.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 16, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm a recent unemployed graduate who's stuck in an abusive household. Please help me develop a wellness strategy.
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posted by Ashen
on Aug 13, 2012 -
67 answers
I have a friend who lives in Bolingbrook, IL (Will County). She has a car. She's looking for a mental health care professional. There are complications.
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posted by zeek321
on Jul 26, 2012 -
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My sister (in her 20's) has recently been diagnosed as bipolar, after many manic episodes that have previously been attributed to depression. Right now she is staying with our parents and driving them crazy - every time I talk to my mom on the phone she is either close to tears or past that line. I have no idea how to help, maybe you do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 9, 2012 -
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I occasionally struggle with self-harm. While my support system knows this has been a problem in the past, they do not know that I sometimes still self-harm. I am deeply embarrassed, but would like to start talking to my therapist about this. How do I get over the embarrassment and proceed?
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on Jun 22, 2012 -
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