[daisychic]

Im really freakin out. Thought id be happy to get my son to psychiatrist to get this ball rollin but now that we have....im freakin. Seven years ago my oldest son whigged out completely...after long process he was diagnosed bp,ocd,odd. Today hes somewhat stable sometimes Six months ago my youngest son did the same thing just whigged out. Got him into therapy asap and hoped they say he wasnt bp. I tried to denie what I truly believed that he was bp but now I have to admit it to myself I think he is bp. Was gonna take a month or so to get him into psychiatrist for appt. But today while we were there for therapy the other doc had a cancelation and fit him in. My youngest son has tagged along to my olders sons pdoc for the past six years so the pdoc has seen him many times. After the usual questions and tests. Pdoc says he thinks he has some type of mood disorder. But you know the process to diagnose bp and other stuff its a process of elimination. Give this med see what happens. Give another med see what happens. He gave him prozac. Its been so long since I went through the hell I did with his brother Im so scared and feel so anxious about giving him the med. He is suppose to go to dads house this weekend but i really want him here with me so I can keep eye on him.

If hes gonna have a reaction to the prozac I wonder how long before I see it??? I really didnt think id ever being going through this again. Anyone taking prozac know how long before they felt it started doin something????

[gravyyy]

I have never taken Prozac but I can tell you that when the docs were trying to figure out my diagnosis I had an agitation reaction with several different antidepressants and each of those times it took between 2 and 3 weeks and came on suddenly. Typically you wouldn't have anough drug in your system to have a reaction before at least a week (unless it's an allergic reaction like hives or something). Good luck with this process... sorry you're having to go through it twice. Hang in there and post as much as you need.

[BashfullOne]

It was so long ago that I was on it that I'm guessing a little here - I think with in about 24 hours I was feeling mellow. I did end up having diarehia(sp) with it for the first 3 months... It's possible that it was more nerves than anything else... I'm not on Proz any longer - they ended up switching me to effexor xr which worked better for me. I hope this helps - you may trying looking it up on Google.

I'm sorry this is your second go round. Maybe it will be easier as you know what to expect somewhat. Keep posting - there are so many people on here with much wisdom and good wishes.

[dj586858]

Some meds can take up to 6 weeks to help but I think it depends on the dosage and the individual taking it. And it is okay to freak out about something as big as this. And then you will do what you need to do - get him the best help possible and support him the whole way. Let him know that it is not his fault and you don't love him any less. That you will deal with it together. That with a lot of patience and hard work, he can be happy and "normal", whatever that is. You've done this before so, as difficult as it is, you know you can handle it. Just don't forget the support for you,too. Freak out here anytime. We are listening. Good luck with your son.