Should I go back on Prozac?

Question

I was diagnosed and then undiagnosed by the "professionals" as being bipolar 2. They put me on an antidepressant, mood stabilizer, anti psychotic, and sleeping pill. I got sick of taking so much medication that I just stopped seeing the psychiatrist and eventually stopped my medication. I was on Prozac, Tegretol, Perphenazine, and Trazedone. I stopped taking my meds in January of this year. I've been doing reasonably well and things have been going alright except for missing work a fair amount. I've noticed things going down hill again lately though...I'm crying all the time and feel hopeless and like I'd just be better off dead. I know a lot of why I'm feeling down is situational (I'm broke, my bf is long distance, and I don't really like my job) but does it warrant going back on Prozac or will it just pass? Will I start to get manic if I do and end up back on all the meds? My anxiety level lately keeps me housebound a lot and awake at night.

Has anyone been on Prozac and then got off it and tried St. John's wort?? I would really like to know if anyone has had success with it. I really don't want to be stuck on meds the rest of my life. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

I was also diagnosed as Bipolar 2.  I took numerous meds as you have done.  About six years ago I went through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.  You really need to check this out.  It changed my life!  I have been off all meds for over four years and have not had a relapse.  I sometimes feel myself going back into depression and now have the skills to negate that.  Good Luck!

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Answer 2

What people don't understand is that most of these bipolar and depression meds actually make people worse and you can become suicidal.There's plenty of hotlines you can call to talk to someone. The biggest thing with people with bipolar is they have problems and no one to talk to.  

Answer 3

First, those meds are not toys, don't play with them without any medical supervision. Second, as far as I know, the modern look at it is that anxiety is hard to control with meds. What typically works best is cognitive therapy. Find a therapist who can teach you how to do it (it is to a large extent self-help), and start doing it.

Answer 4

One of prozac's side effect that it makes patients suicidal so any other alternative would be better

Answer 5

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