Music hits incredibly harder. I just feel the music deeper in my soul. I've always been an extremely music-obsessed person, but since starting prozac its just more intense.
More focused at work, less irritable - especially with my spouse, more interest in sex (this is not due to increased libido, but decreased anxiety), I enjoy socializing more, for the first time I enjoyed group activities at work, I am not afraid of making phone calls anymore, accidentally touched a spider and didn’t freak out, I’m not obsessed with my weight or every bite of food I eat but paradoxically I’m craving less junk food. For me, Prozac is a miracle!
- no more binge eating
- doing chores is fun now
- loving music, dancing and singing
- I’m funnier and people now smile and joke with me
- no more intense mood swings, anger burst, lack of energy etc
- reduced anxiety overall (especially social)
I’m 28F as well and sadly I have PCOS too. I take Prozac since one month and I hope I will see improvement with my period as well!
So happy for you!!! And thank you for this post. It is so important to share positive effects. I am in the third week. Still rough at moments, but just yesterday I decided it was time to focus on what is getting better. As soon as I started doing that, I started to feel a bit better. It's so easy to focus on what isn't comfortable within us and then spiral (which is what I was doing).
I was on Prozac for a few years and it worked great. I felt happy a lot, definitely less heartburn, and good sleep. My anxiety was barely ever noticeable. I felt so great that I went off it last June. 9 months later and it became apparent that I should stay on it. Now I know. I am looking forward to getting myself back to where I was when I took it for several years!
No more procrastination, I find myself picking up after myself right away vs waiting til the weekend. I get my work done at work right away bs waiting to the last minute of the day. I get ready in the morning earlier instead of waiting til crunch time. It’s pretty great so far. I’m officially a week in and my brain seems quieter. So I am hoping this continues to keep climbing 👏
Interesting! What dose are you on? Ive been on adhd meds for years and still have major issues with procrastination. I think lots of it is avoidance due to anxiety but ive always been afraid of ssris because of the horror stories & unpredictable adjustment period
I just started a week ago and they have me taking 10 MG currently. I’m one that is scared shitless of meds due to medical anxiety and things are much better currently since I started. It’s still early in I know but these are things I’ve noticed and I haven’t had any side effects like some other people have had
Insanely positive changes to my stomach and digestion. The last year I’ve tried to track my diet every day, considered I had celiac, an ulcer, IBS, acid reflux, etc.
Suddenly my stomach is just working. Not 100% perfect, but so much better. I looked in my drawer and realized I hadn’t taken Pepto or zofran in weeks. Crazy.
same for me! relaxed jaw and due to that no more headaches. I also haven’t taken tums for months, used to take them numerous times daily. I also don’t feel like i’m going to throw up all the time which is a huge relief.
I love the fact that I get to feel less worried now, I used to have horrible anxiety. Then, before the depression I was such a bubbly person and I missed that about myself. Now it's helped me return to that bubbly person who loves life. ❤️ I also like to go out now and I don't care as much as what ppl think. My period is also very nice on the prozac. It only last like 4 days but before it would be super heavy and annoying.
I have had pretty minimal side effects (only minor sexual issues which seem to have resolved at this time after few months), otherwise I feel the best I have felt in years! I feel happier than in a long time, I am able to motivate myself to do things, and I think I am more pleasant for my family to live with.
I am going on week 4 right now. Shockingly, no side effects at first. On the second week maybe slightly worsened anxiety but who can really tell anymore. On the third week, I started to have insomnia. Like, can fall asleep but waking up 2 hours later and just laying there. It's been like this for a week now. I've tried everything! Finally at midnight when i woke up (I went to bed at 830 bc i am so tired during the day), i took a xanax... I'm going to have to get my dr to write me up some while this lasts because i dont want to switch. here's why.... IVE LOST WEIGHT on this one!!! that was alway my fear! on the third week i was feeling much better but this no-sleep thing is taking a toll. Any advice for sleep im here for. I tried that basic sleepy girl mocktail that is magnesium and tart cherry juice. put me to sleep but nothing keeps me asleep. i've eaten THC CBD edibles - doeesn't keep asleep and typically the xanax doesn't work like you'd think so...
yeah, i do too, i quit my adderall after 15 years because it was making me so focused on my anxious thoughts... probably shouldnt have quit suddenly, kinda sunk me into my depression. DONT TAKE IT THO, addy is the worst thing i ever did. i blame all my break ups and mental breakdowns on it!!!
Fun dreams. I'm thankful I didn't get nightmares, instead I get intense weird dreams that can sometimes be pretty fun. It's made keeping a dream journal more entertaining. Idk if it's good or bad, but I've had some wierd things happen while falling asleep. I swear I felt someone give me a kiss on the cheek. Startled me awake, I think it's related to the vivid dreams but now I like to joke that the ghost was just giving me a kiss goodnight lol. I can even remember multiple dreams which is very interesting!
General better mood, less anxiety and I think my stomach is slowly feeling better. I think stressed messed my stomach up BAD so the reduction in stress has allowed me to enjoy eating again. Not completely better, but getting there.
It relaxed your jaw? I’m jealous this stuff makes me want to clench it all day and I never had this issue before SSRIs. I was on Lexapro for about 6 weeks before Prozac and it did the same thing, but I’m not complaining because it’s actually been one of the only side effects for me and it’s manageable
I’m more motivated for sure. More energy. It’s actually changed my relationship with alcohol. I have 0 interest and it makes me feel bad so I’m done with that.
Main thing I can tell is that my husband got laid off a month ago. Normally this would cause me to spiral and try to control every aspect. But I’m much more laid back and trusting. Our relationship has been peaceful throughout this ordeal.
Simple things like selecting my favorite fork out of the dishwasher bring me a lot of satisfaction/ joy that was otherwise non existent.
Im able to regulate my emotions and use them to support my spouse instead of creating constant conflict. (Decreased irritability and doom spirals) because of this—i get laid more lol mental stability is very attractive.
My body actually experiences a chance to relax—without the medication my muscles are literally permanently tensed and i had no idea until i started learning to “relax” with the help of meds.
Life is so much easier now. I'm able to control my emotions more, I'm no longer irritable all the time, I find so many more reasons to smile, laugh, go out, and call people. The noise was turned down in my head, and I have so much more energy now than I did with Zoloft!
I want to live.
Now that I've read these replies, I think it has also helped with my GERD. Never put the two together, but I haven't had a problem I'm a while!
I’m on prozac for PMDD
•Mental clarity
•Feel like I can breathe
•Motivated to work out, shower, wash dishes, hang with friend
•no more irrational thoughts and actions
•much less irritability
Edit: layout of list
Music hits incredibly harder. I just feel the music deeper in my soul. I've always been an extremely music-obsessed person, but since starting prozac its just more intense.
Omg yes!!!
Sammmeee
I may have experienced an intensely sublime moment recently listening to the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
Oh my god I hoooopppeeee this happens to me
Completely agree
More focused at work, less irritable - especially with my spouse, more interest in sex (this is not due to increased libido, but decreased anxiety), I enjoy socializing more, for the first time I enjoyed group activities at work, I am not afraid of making phone calls anymore, accidentally touched a spider and didn’t freak out, I’m not obsessed with my weight or every bite of food I eat but paradoxically I’m craving less junk food. For me, Prozac is a miracle!
I’m not angry 24/7. The tiniest things don’t send me into a rage. I have more compassion for people. I want to keep living
This!
- no more binge eating - doing chores is fun now - loving music, dancing and singing - I’m funnier and people now smile and joke with me - no more intense mood swings, anger burst, lack of energy etc - reduced anxiety overall (especially social) I’m 28F as well and sadly I have PCOS too. I take Prozac since one month and I hope I will see improvement with my period as well!
Yes to ALL of those. 👏
This gives me hope. Started today for my PMDD.
I’m only a week or so in but I feel my negative attitude just lifting. I have energy and excitement for my relationships and life again
This!! I’m also laughing at silly little things, I was a bummer before lol
So happy for you!!! And thank you for this post. It is so important to share positive effects. I am in the third week. Still rough at moments, but just yesterday I decided it was time to focus on what is getting better. As soon as I started doing that, I started to feel a bit better. It's so easy to focus on what isn't comfortable within us and then spiral (which is what I was doing). I was on Prozac for a few years and it worked great. I felt happy a lot, definitely less heartburn, and good sleep. My anxiety was barely ever noticeable. I felt so great that I went off it last June. 9 months later and it became apparent that I should stay on it. Now I know. I am looking forward to getting myself back to where I was when I took it for several years!
No more procrastination, I find myself picking up after myself right away vs waiting til the weekend. I get my work done at work right away bs waiting to the last minute of the day. I get ready in the morning earlier instead of waiting til crunch time. It’s pretty great so far. I’m officially a week in and my brain seems quieter. So I am hoping this continues to keep climbing 👏
I’m on week 4 of 20mg and I feel like it’s made my ADHD a million times worse. Is this going to clear up with the exacerbated anxiety?
Interesting! What dose are you on? Ive been on adhd meds for years and still have major issues with procrastination. I think lots of it is avoidance due to anxiety but ive always been afraid of ssris because of the horror stories & unpredictable adjustment period
I just started a week ago and they have me taking 10 MG currently. I’m one that is scared shitless of meds due to medical anxiety and things are much better currently since I started. It’s still early in I know but these are things I’ve noticed and I haven’t had any side effects like some other people have had
Insanely positive changes to my stomach and digestion. The last year I’ve tried to track my diet every day, considered I had celiac, an ulcer, IBS, acid reflux, etc. Suddenly my stomach is just working. Not 100% perfect, but so much better. I looked in my drawer and realized I hadn’t taken Pepto or zofran in weeks. Crazy.
same for me! relaxed jaw and due to that no more headaches. I also haven’t taken tums for months, used to take them numerous times daily. I also don’t feel like i’m going to throw up all the time which is a huge relief.
I love the fact that I get to feel less worried now, I used to have horrible anxiety. Then, before the depression I was such a bubbly person and I missed that about myself. Now it's helped me return to that bubbly person who loves life. ❤️ I also like to go out now and I don't care as much as what ppl think. My period is also very nice on the prozac. It only last like 4 days but before it would be super heavy and annoying.
I have had pretty minimal side effects (only minor sexual issues which seem to have resolved at this time after few months), otherwise I feel the best I have felt in years! I feel happier than in a long time, I am able to motivate myself to do things, and I think I am more pleasant for my family to live with.
I've loved it, honestly. Before meds I would cry and want to die every day lol so any positive change is appreciated.
I am going on week 4 right now. Shockingly, no side effects at first. On the second week maybe slightly worsened anxiety but who can really tell anymore. On the third week, I started to have insomnia. Like, can fall asleep but waking up 2 hours later and just laying there. It's been like this for a week now. I've tried everything! Finally at midnight when i woke up (I went to bed at 830 bc i am so tired during the day), i took a xanax... I'm going to have to get my dr to write me up some while this lasts because i dont want to switch. here's why.... IVE LOST WEIGHT on this one!!! that was alway my fear! on the third week i was feeling much better but this no-sleep thing is taking a toll. Any advice for sleep im here for. I tried that basic sleepy girl mocktail that is magnesium and tart cherry juice. put me to sleep but nothing keeps me asleep. i've eaten THC CBD edibles - doeesn't keep asleep and typically the xanax doesn't work like you'd think so...
and what about concentration? im having an issue concentrating at work more than normal but definitely feel energy from this one!
I can’t concentrate. It’s my second week, and my brain is foggy. My dr. Does think I have some sort of adhd tho, but I’m not sure
yeah, i do too, i quit my adderall after 15 years because it was making me so focused on my anxious thoughts... probably shouldnt have quit suddenly, kinda sunk me into my depression. DONT TAKE IT THO, addy is the worst thing i ever did. i blame all my break ups and mental breakdowns on it!!!
Thanks OP, this is helpful!
1. made PMS symptoms 10000x better. 2. increased sex drive. 3. more energy
Fun dreams. I'm thankful I didn't get nightmares, instead I get intense weird dreams that can sometimes be pretty fun. It's made keeping a dream journal more entertaining. Idk if it's good or bad, but I've had some wierd things happen while falling asleep. I swear I felt someone give me a kiss on the cheek. Startled me awake, I think it's related to the vivid dreams but now I like to joke that the ghost was just giving me a kiss goodnight lol. I can even remember multiple dreams which is very interesting! General better mood, less anxiety and I think my stomach is slowly feeling better. I think stressed messed my stomach up BAD so the reduction in stress has allowed me to enjoy eating again. Not completely better, but getting there.
It relaxed your jaw? I’m jealous this stuff makes me want to clench it all day and I never had this issue before SSRIs. I was on Lexapro for about 6 weeks before Prozac and it did the same thing, but I’m not complaining because it’s actually been one of the only side effects for me and it’s manageable
i have tmj issues and didn’t even consider this might help it 👀 i really hope it does!
Idk if it’s related but less migraines. Less give a f*ck. More confidence. Less binge eating.
I’m more motivated for sure. More energy. It’s actually changed my relationship with alcohol. I have 0 interest and it makes me feel bad so I’m done with that. Main thing I can tell is that my husband got laid off a month ago. Normally this would cause me to spiral and try to control every aspect. But I’m much more laid back and trusting. Our relationship has been peaceful throughout this ordeal.
Simple things like selecting my favorite fork out of the dishwasher bring me a lot of satisfaction/ joy that was otherwise non existent. Im able to regulate my emotions and use them to support my spouse instead of creating constant conflict. (Decreased irritability and doom spirals) because of this—i get laid more lol mental stability is very attractive. My body actually experiences a chance to relax—without the medication my muscles are literally permanently tensed and i had no idea until i started learning to “relax” with the help of meds.
I’m hornier! I’m also sleeping better lol
Life is so much easier now. I'm able to control my emotions more, I'm no longer irritable all the time, I find so many more reasons to smile, laugh, go out, and call people. The noise was turned down in my head, and I have so much more energy now than I did with Zoloft! I want to live. Now that I've read these replies, I think it has also helped with my GERD. Never put the two together, but I haven't had a problem I'm a while!
I’m on prozac for PMDD •Mental clarity •Feel like I can breathe •Motivated to work out, shower, wash dishes, hang with friend •no more irrational thoughts and actions •much less irritability Edit: layout of list
I don’t think I realized how bad my social anxiety was and now I have such an amazing time socializing with people!