Posted by Shirley2 on April 9, 2001, at 18:59:53
In reply to Long term depression :Any advice?, posted by Anna Laura on April 9, 2001, at 14:37:47
Anna Laura,
Your English is fine so not to worry. I am so sorry you had to experience all that garbage before appropriate medical treatment.
I am not a physician so please keep that in mind when reading my post. First of all, I assume you have told your doctor about what is happening with the Prozac. If not, it sounds like you need to as soon as possible.
When you say you're slipping into that horrible state of mind, what do you mean? If your mood is worsening to the point of feeling suicidal or being more psychotic, I would definately not stay on Prozac as I believe it is know to do things like that on the odd occasion. But please check with your doctor or if you already have, what did he/she say? I think what I am saying is I'm concerned but I don't want to do anything irresponsible and tell you to get off the drug when I may be missing a piece of the puzzle.
If your worsening state of mind means you have nasty side effects but they aren't life threatening, that's more of a personal decision.
When I was on Celexa at 5mg, I had severe agiatation but my psychiatrist felt safe continuing me on the drug. I said "No thank you."
See what I am saying?It sounds like to me Tofranil hasn't worked that great and maybe you need additional or new medicine. That is if you switch from Prozac. But again, check with your doctor.
I hope that helps and welcome to the board.
Shirley
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