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Originally Posted by Clara22
Oh, don't worry! I was told that Prozac worked for both, depression and anxiety. This is what happens to me under Prozac: it works for 3 months approximately. I become more stable. Then, taking it that does make any difference. Not sure for how many months I remain stable but after 3 months Prozac does not make any difference. I just would like to prolongue my stable period and be able to cope during my lowest low without medication.
In addition, I think that currently depression is largely fueled by society. We live in a sick and sickening society. In that regard I sometimes regret the drug industry because in this way we focus only on the individual. As society, we drug individuals so they "adapt" and don't bother while society continues damaging the lives of everyone. I don't denay brain issues but this is just part of the picture.
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This was brilliant. About society. I have found myself in a place of isolation but it was not entirely my fault. It is a big stress and I am trying to get out. And of course it causes depression and anxiety.
Every week this counselor calls to see how I am doing. She uses CBT. When I am not doing well I feel guilty. You know, because, of course, if it my responsibility to feel better.
So your words helped. All my problems really started with a divorce I did not want that left me financially bad off, and isolated. Too bad I didn't find a new partner. Again, my fault because I did not find anyone I wanted to commit to.
As for anti-depressants. I became extremely agitated on them and in the last case I became sucidal. Everyone says give them a chance. Well, I really cannot understand how it would be an expression of sanity to continue to take a drug which is causing anxiety, insomnia and suicidal ideation...on the off chance it might work in 6 or 8 weeks. And then three months later to stop working? No thank you.
All I can say is I went through the lowest of the lows in December when I was calling crisis hotlines 3 and 4 times a week. I learned some coping tools. It got me through and I am still here.
I am frustrated and in a very bad mood, but I did pull myself through the lowest period. I do think CBT helps but it takes time and effort.
Good luck. I just have no advice about drugs whatsoever.