My mother died in 2005. I was very depressed afterwards and really didn't feel like doing much of anything. It took me a long time to get the courage up to go to the doctor and talk to him about it. He suggested putting me on a low dosage of Prozac (fluoxetine). It completely changed my life. I take it once a day, just 20 milligrams. I take it along with 100 milligrams of Wellbutrin (bupropion). It is a lifesaver for me. My depression has gone away. I am less anxious and upset at the "small things" in life. I can actually get up and moving every morning and enjoy doing things with my children and husband. Prozac (fluoxetine) may not be the answer for everyone, but I have certainly benefitted from it. I have actually been less irritable, more able to handle stressful situations, and overall just feeling more like my "old self" again. To feel "normal" again has certainly been a blessing, not only to me, but to my whole family!
Last edited on Jun 07, 2009