Posted by jay on June 28, 2003, at 0:27:36
In reply to New here. Lexipro and daytime fatigue?, posted by Atlantsi on June 26, 2003, at 16:07:54
Sorry if I strayed off topic a bit...but it seems one of the more unique and first SSRI in N. AMerica, Prozac, has taken a 'back seat' to Lexapro/Celexa/Paxil/Effexor, and even Zoloft. I know of p-docs who even say they don't or won't prescribe Prozac anymore. I've tried 'em all...and responded to Effexor...but afterawhile was left with just numbness, jitters, more anxiety, and weight gain. 10 or so years later...I find Prozac *now* is a great drug for me. One thing I think is a MAJOR plus is that it stays in your body a long time, hence no urgency feeling to get the 'next dose'..and it feels SO much smoother than ANY a.d. I ever took. And yes..like my doc mentioned again today..I was *bad*..oh man I lived in the depths of Hell, and am even surprised I lived to tell about it. One thing that kept me going..very simple that a great writer taught me..is to think.."Something WILL come up...". What that is...who knows....but *demand* excellent care from your doctor...bring them your research...you just can't give up...and no I don't know where or what to turn to in the worst of it. A loving family helped..but it was *love* itself that really helped me. I stand for peace, pascifism, hope, love, compassion, empathy..those tools DID it. Yes, I resisted the 'dark' side...there is little room for hatered, intollerance, and vengance in a peaceable life.
Anyhow..just IMHO...
P.S. I know I am posting more than usual...I just have some extra time on my hands, but kept quiet during my month of starting Prozac. I am not on a 'manic' high...it's just so weird for the first time in 5 or so years to feel like I USED to feel like! Lots of compassion, the once-in-awhile flow of positive energy, and a feeling I got a bit of a grasp on this life raft! I've LOST the jitters, electro-schocks, anger, and fear Effexor seemed to really mess with.
Peace,
Jay
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