Anxiety/OCD

[aba]

I'm really, really struggling right now:( My anxiety/OCD obsessions have been getting progressively worse over the last 6 months or so. I was on Prozac for a couple years and did really well, but wanted to see if I could do well without them. I was doing well for the first couple months, but soon started having symptoms again. 

I have had a rough month with lots of changes and upcoming changes. They aren't all bad, but any change is stressful to me so I think it is triggering my anxiety even more. Omg, I can't take it any longer! I feel like I'm going insane. I can barely function and get a migraine almost every day. I called my doctor on Friday and left a message to make an appointment. I really hope I can get in next week. I have actually contemplated going to an urgent care and begging them to give me a prescription for Prozac. I know I shouldn't have gotten off of them and I realize it will take a couple weeks to kick in again, but I really need some relief. I keep telling myself, "This will get better. It won't be like this forever." Please tell me this is true....Ugh! 

Sorry if this thread didn't even make sense

[krisandgrace]

I would call your doctors office to set up an appointment but also explain the situation because they may be able to prescribe a few days worth of pills to get you by until you can get in. It sounds awful but it will pass, the meds helped before so they should again.((hugs))

[malibu]

Jan 11, 2015 8:17:20 GMT -5 krisandgrace said:

I would call your doctors office to set up an appointment but also explain the situation because they may be able to prescribe a few days worth of pills to get you by until you can get in. It sounds awful but it will pass, the meds helped before so they should again.((hugs))

Yes, this. If things are as bad as you are saying, I'm guessing they wouldn't hesitate to get you through to your next appointment.

[Deleted]

I agree with krisandgrace. Call the office and see if you can't get a few prescribed. Especially since you've taken them before.

I've tried reducing/eliminating my ADs. But you know what? I finally made peace with taking them and just appreciating the benefit they give me. Probably a lifer, but oh well... Better than being depressed.

Let us know how it works out for you, please!

[lexxasaurus]

I'm with @courtneyloves. I weaned myself off anti anxiety meds and stayed that way for a few years. I was sure I would be fine without them. And I was... sort of. My OCD was also out of control and my anxiety was always high and I was drinking away my stress.. but I wasn't on meds!

You know you need them and you've made the appointment. That's important. I hope they can get you in quickly and its huge to remind yourself that you will be okay and you have a plan in place.

[lovelovelove]

I'm sorry you're struggling. I hope they get you in soon. Hugs