I Think I Need To Be Back On Prozac...???

Question

I was on a very low dose of prozac (fluoxitine) for about 6 years up until about 6 months ago when i told my doctor i wanted to try and be off of it. Since i have gotten off my meds, i feel miserable. I am almost always feeling down, i worry about my future, i feel anxious around people, have low-self esteem, and i cry almost every day. I hate to have to rely on meds, but i am thinking that i might NEED them, and maybe i have a chemical imbalance or something. I am going through a few rough things (parent's divorce, custody battle, eating disorder ), and i don't know if it would be beneficial for me to be back on Prozac. Any thoughts or opinions on this?

Thankssss

Answer 1

i went through the same exact thing when i was your age.  i was on prozac for a few years and then decided to go without it.  well i thought i was doing fine but after awhile i noticed i was back to my old ways.  i realized i was much happier taking it.  

i know there is probably a part of you that thinks you can beat this without meds but depression is a serious disease and for some of us we need that little helper to make us happy.  

you really need to take a look at yourself and figure out what is best for you.  if you really feel you were happier on the medication, then i say go for it.  

Answer 2

If you felt better when you were on your meds, and now feel bad after stopping, maybe you should go back on them.  I used to take fluoxitine, for just over one year due to a bad situation I was in.  I don't take them anymore as my situation has improved, but if I was feeling like I did back then again I wouldn't hesitate.  It sounds like you are in a similar situation - bad things are happening & it's hard to cope - the meds will help you cope.  You can always stop taking them again once things improve.  I'm not a doctor, this is just my opinion based on my experience.  I hope things get better for you.

Answer 3

I think the foggy like spells are just withdrawals.  I think you feel like you need them because it is an addictive drug and you were on it for a long time.  Try getting a journal and write down all your thoughts and feelings.  But if you really feel like you need something, see if your GP can prescribe you something els that is less addictive.