"i take fluoxetine for ocd and mild depression. it has helped me so much. it took a while to work for me (about 2 months to fully kick in). it has been so worth it. i just feel a lot more relaxed and things don&#039;t bother me as much. i have bad side effects - mainly insomnia or over sleeping, lack of energy, diarrhoea.. but it is 100% worth being able to get out of bed in the morning. i have started being able to laugh for the first time in years. i would really recommend it for anyone who is unsure - i would say give it a go but give it time to work. also- be very careful if drinking alcohol - it affects you a lot more."