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I have been suffering from severe anxiety - possibly postpartum - for 6 weeks. been on prozac (fluoxetine) for 5 but not seeing a lot of improvement. please help! ?

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Anxiety: Two options: 1: Go back to your Gynecologist for evaluation. 2: Have your doctor refer you to a Psychologist who will work well to get you less worried.

Answered 6/21/2016

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