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back on prozac

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Hi everyone.  I’ve been away for a while…computer crashed.  But now it’s back, good as new. FInally had to admit to myself that I am not doing as well as I thought I was, and got up the courage to go back on prozac.  The logoical side of me is ok with it, but the a little voice says things to me like, "You should be able to deal with this by yourself.  Stop taking the easy way out."  But after sobbing uncontrollably last weekend and fantasizing about killing myself for says on end, I decided it was time to talk to the dr. and stop feeling so crummy. So today I met the dr, and we had a good talk. He’s very supportive, and that helps.  He says there is a serotonin link for ed’s, migraines and depression. so it’s no wonder that if I’m suffering from two that I wouldn’t suffer from the third as well.  And that if meds are available, why not give them a try, like I’ve done for the migraines?  Makes sense. Anyway, that’s where I’m at.  It’s nice to be back online and feel like I can talk openly, without judgement. Jennifer — For more information about this service, send e-mail to:

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hi everyone.  I’ve been away for a while…computer crashed.  But now it’s back, good as new. FInally had to admit to myself that I am not doing as well as I thought I was, and got up the courage to go back on prozac.  The logoical side of me is ok with it, but the a little voice says things to me like, "You should be able to deal with this by yourself.  Stop taking the easy way out."  But after sobbing uncontrollably last weekend and fantasizing about killing myself for says on end, I decided it was time to talk to the dr. and stop feeling so crummy. So today I met the dr, and we had a good talk. He’s very supportive, and that helps.  He says there is a serotonin link for ed’s, migraines and depression. so it’s no wonder that if I’m suffering from two that I wouldn’t suffer from the third as well.  And that if meds are available, why not give them a try, like I’ve done for the migraines?  Makes sense. Anyway, that’s where I’m at.  It’s nice to be back online and feel like I can talk openly, without judgement. Jennifer

Hi, Sorry about your computer problems.  I can relate.  Mine basically self-destructed this past Spring.  Fortunately, I have a brother who’s awesome with computers.  He fixed the thing.  :0) Anyway, I just got back on Prozac today, for the very same reason you did.  I can’t handle things by myself anymore and I shouldn’t have to! Yeah, the dr’s right about the seretonin link.  Prozac’s an SRI (Seretonin Re-uptake Inhibitor), which in English, helps the brain regulate the seretonin properly, instead of having too little of it.  Having too little really does wreck havoc on the brain.  As a result, depression, etc., can occur.  The converse is true.  One can be depressed and eventually, it wrecks havoc on the manufacturing of seretonin.  It’s a vicious circle. Anyway, enough of my "clinical-type" rambling.  I’m glad you’re getting the help you need.   ——-Kristin

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