Did your GP prescribe the Prozac?

The reason I ask is that I've been coping with Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder and PTSD for years. Twice I have tried to save money by going to a GP for my meds, and both times the GP prescribed the wrong med and I got very sick very fast.

I've learned the hard way that I can't be treated successfully by a GP and that I have to stay on meds and they have to be the right meds. I have to be monitored by a competent psychiatrist if I want to stay well. That's just the way it is for me, no different than if I had diabetes or any other chronic physical illness. I can't just wish my illness away or decide that I don't *believe* in medication and that I'm going to cope with my depression/panic by exercising or taking herbs or whatever--I mean exercise is good, but the right meds, for me, are crucial.

If you've never had a medication evaluation by a good psychiatrist, you might want to try that. It can make a huge difference.

PS--the last time I tried to cut corners by going to a GP was January 2nd of this year. The GP prescribed Prozac and I had SUCH a bad reaction to it that I ended up first in the ER, and then in a psychiatric hospital for a week. My reaction was similar to yours but very intense--back to back panic, no sleep, mania. (Google 'serontin syndrome'.) It felt absolutely horrible and scared me terribly, so again finding the right medication (or combination of medications) is crucial.

Good luck!