prozac?

[luv4godremains]

The people I see have decided they probably wanna put me on prozac, but I really don't know, the thought makes me feel weak, like I'm just giving up and giving in to meds, like I can't do it on my own.
what I was wondering was, if any of you have been on prozac, could you please let me know what it's like, and your experiences with it please? it'd be really hepful! cheers

 

[pockleberry]

It's different for different people...for me it did not help at all but I know that this is not the experience for everyone so it is worth giving them a try. If you feel like you're weak for going on meds just remember this someone once told it to me and it helped me so hopefully it will help you. Depression is an illness so treating it with medication is the same as if you had another illness. If you were diabetic and had to take insulin to stay alive then you would...does that make you weak? No. So in the same way does taking antidepressants make you weak?....

 

[luv4godremains]

thanks hun, I might try em, still not sure, it's a really hard decision! guess I just have to work out if it's a good idea for me or not!

 

[Rhylla]

i didn't take proxac, i was on sertraline (sp?)
i was very resistant to taking pills, i hate acknowledging i need help! but my mum said something similar to pockleberry.
I didn't take them for long, but it was enough to take the edge off how desperate i felt. i stopped taking them after 6 months and just about coped while i dealt with everything that needed dealing with. (im stubborn!)

-Rhylla-

 

[trinitygrace]

The people I see have decided they probably wanna put me on prozac, but I really don't know, the thought makes me feel weak, like I'm just giving up and giving in to meds, like I can't do it on my own.
what I was wondering was, if any of you have been on prozac, could you please let me know what it's like, and your experiences with it please? it'd be really hepful! cheers

luv4godremains,
You aren't being weak by going on an anti-depressant. You are taking charge of your life and your illness. There is nothing wrong with getting help for yourself. Sometimes things get rough and we need extra help. I would pray about this decision first, and seek counseling from a licensed Christian counselor. I will definitely be praying for you. Please don't think you are weak. I am on Prozac right now and have been for about 6 months now. It was a decision I don't regret because I feel it has helped me tremendously with my depression.

 

[Soulwings]

I agree with ^^. Taking meds isn't weak; in fact, for some, it's showing that you're strong, by admitting that you're in need of help in some area of your life (or mind). I was on prozac for three months; it was the first of the four antidepressants I've been on, and it really didn't do anything for me. No affect, bad or good.

I had the same mindset as yours, actually. And I still hate relying on meds to function. But as my boyfriend pointed out, they're only a kick start until you can run by yourself. They help you out at the outset, getting back into a balanced frame of mind. Once you're there, then you can manage on your own. Eventually.

Hoped that helped a bit. Take care xxx

 

[luv4godremains]

thanks guys, the analogy I used on a really good friend once (she knows who) was said to me twice now, byu herself, and my youth leader, and I'm still praying about it, it's hard, and I think I may have to risk my weight and go on them, hopefully just for a short time, it's still a very hard decision to make, and step to take though!

 

[fieldmouse3]

I just started Prozac after 5 years of trying to get better on my own. It didn't work (getting better on my own, that is). So far (I've been on it for about two weeks), I've had few side effects. My first week, my mouth was really dry, and I felt a sort of buzz. It was no worse than what happens after drinking a can of caffenated soda. Actually, it was better because I didn't get the yucky feeling that caffeine can sometimes bring. This week, I've felt a little spacey and sleepy, but the depressed feelings are much weaker than they were before (praise God!!!). Keep in mind that Prozac is a slow working medication. Most people need to be on it for at least 6 months. Your doctor and pharmacist could probably tell you more about what to expect. Being only 16 can make a difference in how you react. As for being weak, I was afraid I was letting God down by not waiting around any longer for Him to "fix" me. I was worried about what other Christians would say when they found out what I'd done. I asked the advice of a lot of other Christians, and they basically what was said here. Depression is a sickness, and it should be treated. That's not to say I cut God out of the process. I prayed about asking my doctor for meds, and I prayed over the bottle of pills before I took my first one. I still pray about it, and I credit God completely for the progress I've made so far. Even though He chose not to heal me without any help, I still believe He's the one making this happen. There's a reason for it...maybe my experience will help someone else!

 

[luv4godremains]

thanks fieldmouse, I'm getting worried again, but how I feel today, how low I feel, as far I want to go, maybe I do need this, maybe right now, it's the only thnig that will keep me alive, cos I know that I can't do this right now, I feel soo lost and hurt, I can't take it! thanks guys

 

[Judy02]

The people I see have decided they probably wanna put me on prozac, but I really don't know, the thought makes me feel weak, like I'm just giving up and giving in to meds, like I can't do it on my own.
what I was wondering was, if any of you have been on prozac, could you please let me know what it's like, and your experiences with it please? it'd be really hepful! cheers

Hi there

I've been on prozac for about 3 months now. I've not experienced any side effects at all, from what I've noticed. I was very cautious of starting on anti deps drugs last year, but its between u and god. Pray, and if u dont feel him telling you no, and u still feel terrible, give it a try. There's nothing wrong with taking them. If you're struggling, we all need help sometimes. I'm not sure if they're helping me or not, i have my good and bad days, but im not gona switch meds now until after iv graduated from uni in july, too much stress lol. What fieldmouse says is true. Just try and remember god in this, even tho i find prayer v hard sometimes when im like this. pray that god will guide ur doctor's decision of how he/she should be treating you, that he will protect u from any too bad side effects and that his hand will be over your situation. I'll be praying too hun. But remember, God is still there, and loves u, no matter what it sometimes feels like. Even if u find tabs may help u get along, it doesnt mean god isnt going to help u, and he isnt watching over u. medical experts who have come up with medical treatment for all kinds of illnesses can only get their talents from god. try not to worry too much if u can.

Other ways i find help me cope are talking to christians on here, friends i know at uni, prayer, and relaxing, watching comedies, or going out with friends can be a fun way of taking ur mind off it, relaxing and to smile a bit more.

Hope thats helped a bit
luv Judy xx

 

[luv4godremains]

thanks for all your help guys, I just couldn't make the decision so asked them to make it for me, so they decided I should try it. Hope it goes well! thanks again guys!