Those of you that take anti depressants...

[spoiltmom 44]

I know there is a mental health board here but it doesn't seem to be very popular so I have a question.

I've been very happy on Prozac 40 mg for a year now. I have depression and anxiety.

Anyway the last 3 weeks I've been tired, sleeping a lot, irritable, sad and I'm worrying a bit more than normal. I also have little to no patience with my kids. Nothing else has changed in my life. Do you think this is a phase or is time to go back to the doctor now?

Thanks for any advice!

[Queen Fig 0]

Hello! I am on Abilify for bi-polar, adderall for depression and just added Prozac for anxiety. I noticed about 6 mos after surgery that I started feeling A LOT of anxiety, hence the addition of Prozac. If you don't feel right, I would go back to the doctor. I feel much better these days.

Good Luck!:thumbup:

[MollyRN 28]

Weight loss has a massive physiological effect - and thus it has to effect our dosing of antidepressants. I have been on Prozac 10 mg for a year - and I also feel like the control it gave me has slipped a little. I take liquid so I have bumped my daily up just a tad and I think that has been working well. I would definitely go to your doctor.

[vlp1968 83]

I have bipolar, so I know how debilitating deppression is. 3 weeks is a long time, I would go in and see your doctor for sure. He may want to up your dose or try a different med. Hope you feel better soon!

[spoiltmom 44]

Thanks ladies! I will call first thing tomorrow and see if they have an appt open this week. I'm not sure how much longer I can take this:(

[zeniada 9]

I find that when I dont take my meds regularly (like this past week) I start to feel sad, mad, tired and irritable make sure (which I'm sure you are) your taking them regularly and see your doctor as soon as can be arranged...Good Luck

04948749-FFAB-E84C-90A7-1D94AFDDA05E

1.03.01

[spoiltmom 44]

I take several meds daily so I actually put them together in a daily med box, 7 days at a time that way I'm sure I don't miss anything.

[bayareanan 24]

I am bipolar and lean towards depression so I can relate. I would call your doctor, as he is the final decision maker besides yourself.

Sometimes I "think" I am having a tough day and all of a sudden am just certain that it is going to excelerate one way or the other. Usually I sleep on it a night or two and by then I know if I really am having symptoms or just stressing.

You know your body better than anyone, so trust your decision.

[TracyNYC 4]

Interesting question.

I am on Paxil for anxiety and have been on 20mg for almost the whole 3 years. I had not thought about how the weight loss would affect dosing....I would think the dose would go down as the weight does, but reading here it seems the opposite.

Def check in with your doctor. The meds can be dangerous if not dosed correctly. Feel better. I know that anxiety sucks.

[AmberK 5]

Amanda- didnt you just recently have a hysterectomy? That could be screwing with your hormones and making you more depressed. I think you should go back to the doctor and have him adjust your meds. You have had 2 surgeries in the past several months so I feel its natural for some more depression to set it. Good luck.

[spoiltmom 44]

Amanda- didnt you just recently have a hysterectomy? That could be screwing with your hormones and making you more depressed. I think you should go back to the doctor and have him adjust your meds. You have had 2 surgeries in the past several months so I feel its natural for some more depression to set it. Good luck.

Yep I did and even though they left my ovaries my Ob/Gyn did say that they can and usually do shut down for a while after a hysterectomy. I have an appointment for my second fill tomorrow so I'm hoping my family doc can see me after that.

[BetsyB 9]

Body fat is mildly estrogenic. As you lose body fat, serum estrogen levels increase, which can cause changes in mood. Throw in a recent hysterectomy, and it's no wonder you're in turmoil!

It's probably a good idea to check in with the doctor--dose changes in meds sometimes are necessary. Your gyne may want to address the hormonal swings, too.

It's also not a bad idea to hook up with a good therapist; there can be grief associated with the changes we're going through, and good guidance can help.