LostGirl231: New here - I feel like Prozac is ruining my life.

[LostGirl231]

I've struggled with mental health issues since I was a kid - chronic anxiety, (undiagnosed) ADHD, OCPD, some depression from childhood trauma, etc. Unfortunately like many, I didn't get the courage to reach out for help until I was well into adulthood. I'm in regular therapy which seems to help a TON, but it became clear I needed some meds to supplement.

 

When I first saw my psychiatrist I was in a major depressive episode that I couldn't shake, so she prescribed me Prozac. When I first started Prozac, it did seem to help. I was in a deep dark spiral and it numbed a lot of that. However, now a year and a half later, my doc has increased/added many other medications to counteract the side affects I've been experiencing with Prozac. First it was that it made my anxiety spike way up - added Buspar. Then I couldn't fall/stay asleep at night - added Clonazepam. Then I couldn't focus at work to save my life - I've always been a type-A overachiever/perfectionist, and I just didn't care anymore - added Adderall. This entire time I was experiencing major PSSD which was/is ruining my relationship - added Ashwaganda and other supplements. That didn't help, so now she's started me on Wellbutrin. 

 

I feel like all I'm doing is patching up one leak just to sprout another. I'm wondering, what if I didn't need to be treated for depression after all? Yes, I was majorly depressed when I reached out for help, but I'm not convinced that it's chronic. I think my ADHD, OCPD, and anxiety all start to take over and I'm not getting things done and then depression kicks in because of that. Am I just taking all of these medications for the wrong reasons? 

 

Anyone else on this same cocktail? Does it get better? Looking for any help or advice - thank you! 

Edited October 11, 2023 by FireflyFyte
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[FireflyFyte]

Hi LostGirl,

 

We are a site dedicated to the safe tapering of psychiatric medications and cannot advise on what cocktails of medication may, or may not, help you.

 

Please let us know if you decide to taper.

 

Thanks,

 

Firefly

[Kieran]

Hi @LostGirl231

 

Really sorry to hear you’re struggling with PSSD, which I’m similarly currently experiencing. I’m not an expert so I’m loath to give you advice but sending you support and my best wishes and hoping you find the appropriate help to navigate your way through what must be a really difficult time for you. 
 

Kieran