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What To Do If Am Afraid To Take Prozac For Anxiety, Mild Depression And Mild OCD?

I was prescribed 10 mg of Prozac for anxiety, mild depression and mild OCD. The problem I have is I am afraid to take this. I'm fearing that I will have more anxiety waiting for the prozac to kick in. I heard this was one os the side effects. Thank you!

Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are having fear and anxiety to take the anxiety medication because you have anxiety symptoms as a disorder. This is the clear cut symptom of anxiety disorder. I suggest you to take the medication for a fortnight or so. You have nothing to worry about the side effects of the medication., The psychiatrist prescribed it because you are in need. Doctors don't play with patients. They prescribe medications only when the patient needs it. Please understand.

Start taking the medication which are prescribed. Along with the medication, you can start Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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What To Do If Am Afraid To Take Prozac For Anxiety, Mild Depression And Mild OCD?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. You are having fear and anxiety to take the anxiety medication because you have anxiety symptoms as a disorder. This is the clear cut symptom of anxiety disorder. I suggest you to take the medication for a fortnight or so. You have nothing to worry about the side effects of the medication., The psychiatrist prescribed it because you are in need. Doctors don t play with patients. They prescribe medications only when the patient needs it. Please understand. Start taking the medication which are prescribed. Along with the medication, you can start Cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety.Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.