Posted by Arthur Gibson on August 28, 2002, at 12:45:34
In reply to Re: Varying the dose with PROZAC, posted by Bill L on August 28, 2002, at 9:42:39
Thanks Bill and Joy and anyone else who answers.
I shall take an extra 20mg tonight, I take 20mg in the morning usually, so an extra dose in the evening will give me 40mg daily. My doctor returns next week and I do have enough medication to last. In any case they do have a locum doctor covering for him if things get worse.
My depression has not returned full scale, that was a terrible experience. However I have been under extra stress for a few days and that may have pushed me back a few steps.
Suicidal thinking was the main symptom of my previous depression. It was as if someone were pressing on part of my brain which controlled the suicidal intent. It took all my strength to fight against it each day until the PROZAC took hold after six weeks and the thoughts vanished. It was not the PROZAC that caused the problem. The problem was there before I took PROZAC. That is why I took PROZAC.
I found that talking about it to friends and family was the best defence. It somehow lessens the intensity of the force that drives you to kill yourself. It brings you back to reality and makes you realise what a stupid idea it is.
I also find that taking antacids also weakens the suicidal thinking. I have no idea why that works for me.
I am disappointed that the suicidal thinking has returned. I would love to know the chemistry that can drive a person who has everything going for them to want to end it all. Or maybe it is psychology.
If anyone has links to research on this subject I would be keen to read up on the subject.
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