prozac aftermath 2001

That this was six years ago, before bipolar disorder type 2 was finally diagnosed. Until a year ago, several doctors, and a myriad of drugs, I was diagnosed with everything from situation depression, clinical depression, to major depressive disorder. I fought symptoms on my own for as long as I possibly could; in retrospect, symptoms have been present since my early teens. After one intelligent psychiatrist and an enormous amount of my own research, I finally have the correct diagnosis and treatment. While there are times when I still have trouble accepting the quantity of medication necessary for me to have a "normal" life, I understand they are finally helping. Nothing like trial and error! Prozac was most definitely ERROR. For those curious, the current "cocktail" (yes, this is what it's called) is 300 mg Wellbutrin XL, 2 mg Klonopin, and 250 mg Lamictal per day. I hope this explains the inspiration for this piece!

Of all the drugs they've given me over the past ten years, Prozac was definitely the worst (unless we want to talk AmbienCR - but let's not get into me losing 48 hours of where or what I did!). I'm managing right now with Wellbutrin XL, Klonopin, and Lamictal ... my "cocktail." I hate all the pills, but finally realised that I wasn't going to be safe without them. Scary thought, no? Thanks for understanding. Oh, and Trazadone gave me horrendous headaches; yep, tried that one too. ~ Ronda

Only once did I have a horrible reaction to medication. It was Ambien CR. I took it two nights, Monday and Tuesday, and somehow lost the next 48 hours. By Thursday I was a wreck, with a crying jag that I could not control. I was seriously contemplating getting into the car in the garage with the door closed. Being here alone with my son, I had to call someone to get out here until my husband could get home from work (he works 3 hours away). I still go cold when I think about that week. So, Jess, when you talk about your meds, I understand. Prozac made me numb to the world, but I've had negative reactions with several other prescription drugs. I think that it's very difficult to explain to people who have not gone through something like this. I can only be thankful that they have never had to, because I'd wish it on no one. All my best, Ronda