So, I thought I’d share how things have been going on the fluoxetine (Prozac) recently, and see if anyone has any ideas…
1. It’s stopping working… slowly, over the past 2 months, it’s been getting less and less effective. Firstly, the feeling of general contentment slipped away, putting me back to the usual base level of continual insecurity and worry. Then the bad thoughts started to reemerge, and the depressed moods return. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still better than it was when I wasn’t on medication. It really is. It’s just losing its efficacy with every day, it seems.
2. I went to the university health centre, and they won’t let me see any other doctor than the one I’m registered with. Last time, because he was on holiday, I saw an amazing doctor who was really positive about alternate types of drugs and was very reassuring. The doctor they assigned me just sits there in silence most of the time and then hands you a prescription. Nurses have told me he’s very shy, but I feel really uncomfortable around him. And now he’s back I have to see him on Wednesday and tell him how badly things are going… and I just don’t feel comfortable doing that. I’m dreading it.
Any advice?
Hey,
I’m fairly new to this blog – so you won’t know me! But I’m pretty certain they should let you see another doctor in the same practice. Maybe you could pursue that. If you don’t feel up to it (which I completely get – I find it really difficult to insist I get proper help from the various medical professionals when I’m down, which is inevitably when I need it most) would you be able to ask your Welfare Officer in your SU to advocate on your behalf?
Sam
You definitely should be able to see another doctor. It’s not right that you’re stuck with one – especially one who you don’t find helpful.
If the university health centre can’t give you another doctor, could you register with a GP surgery?? A positive helpful doctor is essential.
I don’t have much to say, only that I’m here and that I understand how you feel.
You probably know this already, but have you tried the University Councelling Centre? It might be worth a shot, even if it’s just to ask for help with your GP problem.