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Attention Oct 13, 2020 at 03:44 PM
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Hiya fighters,

I think this is gonna be a long post, but I'm not sure how to split it up. I have been avoiding being in any stressful situations with my siblings, especially my brother.

My brother John has had a really tough life, and I don't blame him for the way he's suffering, but about 3 years ago there was an incident where he attacked me. I was drying and putting away a knife He had hurt himself gardening, and in his mind I had told him to wash his hands in the bathroom because he was flicking blood everywhere (I had said mud, and had no clue he was hurt), he turned round, and in his mind he thought I was threatening him with a knife. He pushed the knife into my face. I ran to call the police. My dad woke up, came down to John saying I was going to attack him with a knife, and they both tried to take the phone off me.

That was six months after I had left my ex because he had psychologically abused me for 9 months, after I had become pregnant, miscarried, and 3 months later lost my mum to motor neurone disease, getting abuse from family members on the day she died. A month after that an auntie died, and I broke down feeling completely unsafe. I didn't realize at that point that I was truly unsafe with my husband, but he became increasingly threatening, until one day, when I was lying in bed, he punched me so hard in my back I was winded. I got out two months after that.

Back to my current situation. Dad died last year. If I had known that I could, I would have refused the inheritance...anyway. My dad kept my Granny's house after she died, and for nearly thirteen years, it's been barely lived in, and used as storage for my brother who hoards, and the neighbor who also hoards and encourages John's hoarding.

Last week I decided that it was time to get it dealt with. I knew I would need to work with my brother and sister. I had a massive stress reaction.

I've got loads done, and the end is in sight, thank the lord.

My questions are. Is this the right forum for me?

I started on Fluoxetine (Prozac) just a week ago, and is it likely to be making me hyperactive, sleepless, unable to eat enough, or is that the stress?

Do people think Prozac helps with stress?

...and any advice in general, much appreciated.

Thanks guys, Kay
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Default Oct 13, 2020 at 04:03 PM
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Oh, yeah, and self medication. I keep bloody drinking. It's not way out of hand, but I can't just have a couple on a Friday like I resolved to. I don't feel like an alcoholic though, I feel like I need something to get me to sleep. Would meds for that be any better?
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Default Oct 13, 2020 at 04:21 PM
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Oh, you should not be drinking if you are taking Prozac KBMK. I am sure if you looked it up you would see "no alcohol". It's bad for your liver and kidneys.

It takes time for antidepressants to work as they have to build up in your system for about three weeks.

It's good that you can at least see the light with this place you are cleaning out. Do you have plans to live there?

Also, I suggest you talk to your prescription doctor as he/she may need to make adjustments to your medication. Please don't drink with medication and be honest about the fact that you do with your meds doctor.

Also, alcohol actually aggrivates ptsd did you know that? What you are actually after is a medication that can help you get out of the fight/flight mode you live with due to the ptsd. I myself have been taking a low dose of cymbalta and a low dose of Lexapro together and while it took a while for me to feel the difference, I am not constantly in the fight/flight that pstd presents and it's been so much better.
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Yeah, I know I shouldn't. I'm selling the house, and talking to my GP in a couple of weeks. Thanks
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Default Oct 30, 2020 at 08:11 PM
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Hi .

I’m very sorry for all you’ve been through with family and the losses you’ve experienced

I wonder if a therapist could be helpful?

A GP had prescribed Prozac for me. I was only able to take one dose due to a severe allergic reaction. Grrrrr. I have heard that it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, PTSD etc. I wish you luck! It is not ideal to drink at the same time as taking an SSRI (but I doubt if it is a criminal offence I think you know your body and what you can tolerate) (I know my body anyway and I do not agree with some things I have been told by some “experts” irl..)

I think that Prozac can cause the symptoms you’ve been describing and it takes a few weeks for the positive effects to be felt sometimes.

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Default Oct 31, 2020 at 05:09 AM
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Thanks @Fuzzybear hugs and respect to you too! Rubbish you had that allergic reaction. I think the Prozac is helping me stay active, which in turn does help with the stress, and getting a bit more sleep now, which is a relief. I talk to a therapist every week. We've always got a lot to talk about haha! Thanks for your support
It's good that you know your body. I think that's great for dealing with stress and sometimes it's a problem for me that I don't listen to my body and shut down a bit, when it's actually better to stay active...I think! Nothing's super clear at the minute
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I love my prozac.
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I love my prozac.
Prozac nearly killed me.

Morale of the story: if you experience side effects you probably need to switch. There are other ADs out there (OP). Find the one that works for you.

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Prozac nearly killed me.

Morale of the story: if you experience side effects you probably need to switch. There are other ADs out there (OP). Find the one that works for you.
Prozac nearly killed me.

Enough said.
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Default Oct 31, 2020 at 04:25 PM
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Thanks for the input about Prozac. It obviously affects people really differently! I was really nervous about going back on meds cause I had a really bad experience with Citalopram and had horrible withdrawals too! I felt like it really messed with my brain

I had taken Prozac before and come off it cause I felt hyperactive, but no problems coming off it. After a few weeks I feel like those problems were way more to do with the stress than the meds, and reckon I'm not actually hyperactive, just getting on with my life haha. It did feel like a risk, but I was getting despairing that I couldn't cope, and depression's risky too. Just wish I didn't have to get sooooo stressed just to get a job done
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