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rosie2828
rosie2828

after reading posts from so many, i am seeing  the negatives, but not hearing the positives! so i am wondering if any of u have been on other antidepressants and how u would compare their effectiveness to prozac!??--i myself have been on many, and found paxil cr to be the most effect for me for years--but after going off of it for yrs, then back on, it had no effect! the rest of them were nightmares!  so i am putting hope into prozac----if u all remember, years ago, prozac was the drug of choice by any and all and called the HAPPY PILL--but seems to me most all of u r having problems with side effects and effectiveness, so i am getting a little disheartened---------by the way, i am posting this at 5 a.m. as not being able to sleep is a HORRID problem for me!

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  • julian33896
    julian33896 rosie2828

    Posted

    Hi!

    I've only been on Prozac for two weeks so I can't really tell you about the full benefits, but I have experienced no side effects except a headache the first two days. Started with 10mg the first week then up to 20. Hope this helps!

  • rosie2828
    rosie2828

    Posted

    interesting--made me realise that when i did well on ad/s i was ALSO in therapy wiht a counselor------i did so well was able to stop meds and just my counseling to keep me on course! counselor was better than the meds!  but then he retired and never found another who could compare---but i think i will try for a new one
  • katecogs
    katecogs rosie2828

    Posted

    May I just add that many people take anti depressants for many years, myself included, and maintain their wellness.  I've taken these for over 16 years and take a small amount now and am able to stay on a happy even keel.  SSRI's hang onto your serotonin before its reabsorbed into the brain helping to maintain the happy feeling.  It all depends on your type of depression, and for many, including myself, have low levels of serotonin.  Over the years taking this medication I have always maintained feeling well, and following my long, long 15 years of being extremely ill I'm a good example of these meds working after severe depression.  For me, they've certainly been my true fix.

    Only for some people, very few, does the medication maybe not work, and again, it all depends on your type of depression.

    Lets give Rosie success stories and encouragement

  • david_25160
    david_25160 rosie2828

    Posted

    hiya Rosie, yeah the negatives do come to the fore in the early days, and I am sure it is actually a positive thing to discuss them on here, compare notes, give reassurances when needed. I include myself in this because I was on 1 40mg dose a year or so ago, went through rough times but eventually got to a wonderful place in my head, in my life. Sadly due to medical intevention I was abruptly stopped from taking them so plummeted to the depths once again sad luckiy for me 4 weeks or so ago I was once again put on 40mgs and so the battle commences. I do type my negative thoughts on here, yes, but in a few weeks when Im over the worst I will be typing the positive thoughts and feeling too. Please dont be disheartened, patience and time and Fluoxetine, will gently nudge you into your c

    comfort zone and the rest, as they say, will be history. Bless ya

    • david_25160
      david_25160

      Posted

      oooops, I really wasn't on 140mgs, where did that come from? cheesygrin
    • rosie2828
      rosie2828 david_25160

      Posted

      yes, i agree, most of the posts r those starting out and their struggles--must be those who r adjusted and doing well, no longer feel the need to get on the site and post!
    • carl58303
      carl58303 rosie2828

      Posted

      I think all foums are mainly populated by newbies. The old hands don't feel a need to post, as ypou say, Rosie - but some of us come back now and then and respond with encouragement. Some newbies, such as yourself, attract a reponse and some don't. For me. the attraction is people who are working at it, not just posting woe is me stories.

      By the by, I've been sleeping like a top for ages - good, solid, undisturbed sleep. I'm sure this helps the joy return. I have to manage my sleep - six and a half hours is enough these days. Go to bed when I'm tired and awake to an alarm clock - go to bed early if I need more sleep.

    • rosie2828
      rosie2828 carl58303

      Posted

      wow--what do u attribute the good sleep coming from? this insomnia becoming quite a problem-i have no trouble at all falling asleep-but awaken after 4 hrs and cannot get back to sleep-mind starts working in overdrive!and may i ask how old u are?
  • jenna93888
    jenna93888 rosie2828

    Posted

    Hi Rosie,

    I was on lexapro augmented with Wellbutrin for the last 13 years. It worked amazing for me. Complete remission of all my anxiety. It changed when I got pregnant and had my son. I think my hormones shifted and all the sudden that combination wasn't working for me anymore so Iv been on Prozac for the last 4 weeks. I can't really compare because I'm still in the early days of prozac hell. But I'm hopeful.

    • jenna93888
      jenna93888 rosie2828

      Posted

      I say that because the side effects have been terrible. My psychiatrist started me at way to high a dose of 60mg. I have since dropped down to 40mg but I'm still struggling with nausea, brain fog, and some anxiety.
    • rosie2828
      rosie2828 jenna93888

      Posted

      wow--as i have said i cannot believe the high doses you are getting started on!
    • anne276
      anne276 jenna93888

      Posted

      Bless you Jenna, what a nightmare. 

      Still, you do know that there's that spark of light peeping out within - say the next 4 to 8 weeks - and it might even be quicker than that, eh? And this forum is brill for support, so you're not going to be alone.

      Hugs

      Anne x

  • Emis_Moderator
    Emis_Moderator rosie2828

    Posted

    Hi all,

    I have removed the argumentative posts in this thread. If there are any issues with posts please use the "Report" link on the post to draw it to our attention rather than get involved with disputes. We do not have time to get involved with individual disputes and will just delete posts as required. There is an FAQ section linked below with information on this and other topics.

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    Regards,

    Alan

     

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      Emis_Moderator

      Posted

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