[survivor1]

I'm still brand new here, but I came here because I was feeling so horrible and things have been so bad lately. My anxiety was so severe I was having to take Xanax more often than I would like (I try to only use it in severe moments, so I normally only would only take one like every 3 months or so, if that). Anyway, I have been on Prozac for a month now and I was really starting to get worried that it wasn't going to work for me, even though I know it has in the past. I just didn't remember it taking that long to kick in. Of course, the times before I was in a much deeper state of depression so maybe I just noticed the relief more quickly. But, just yesterdayI had a horrible day and lots of crying. Now, today, I would say I am considerably better. I am even laughing and making jokes, etc. instead of "hiding away" from everyone in my cube. I don't want to get too excited too soon, but I really feel so much better and the feeling is great. Relief is how I would describe it more than anything. And, I have been able to eat the last 2 days as well ( I hadn't eaten much in about 5 days previously due to such high anxiety).

I'm really glad I came here and I just want all of you to know how helpful it is to read your stories and experiences. Just to know I'm not alone and that other people have the same thoughts and feelings is SOOOO comforting, because that is one of the worst parts about depression - that other people just really don't understand, no matter how hard they try.

I plan to continue to come back here on my journey of healing. If I can help anyone here, I will be glad to listen or share stories with you.

[soscared]

It is great to hear that you are doing so much better, and glad that you came here to this site.
There are so many great people here, and we all share similar problems, so it is the right place to be. No one will judge you.
Take Care and hope you continue to keep feeling better.