Very depressed and afraid

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Registered: 11-15-2004
Very depressed and afraid
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Fri, 12-03-2004 - 2:27am
I can't sleep tonight because I slept too much during the day today, and I've just got so many thoughts running through my head. I haven't taken my medication (Prozac) in three days because I just don't see the point anymore. All that I care about right now is losing weight, and while Prozac hasn't made me gain any weight, it's not helping me lose weight either. I'm so overwhelmed with all the work that I have to do for finals, and I've been skipping a lot of meals so that I can get my work done and also so that I can sleep. For some reason, I'm always so tired during the day, but I just worry during the night. It makes no sense. I think that I'm going to get some diet pills this weekend and also some sleeping pills. My doctor probably wouldn't be happy if he knew that I had stopped taking my Prozac, but I just want to lose weight. Everyone tells me this is horrible, but I don't really care about being healthy anymore - I just want to be skinny. I'm listening to classical music, hoping that it will help me relax and fall asleep. My thoughts are just so random, and I'm exhausted, but I can't fall asleep.
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 12-03-2004 - 7:29am

Pink!


Please talk to you doctor.

*hugs             

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Registered: 11-15-2004
Fri, 12-03-2004 - 10:27am
Thanks for the advice. I do feel a little better this morning, even though I didn't sleep very well.
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Registered: 10-17-2004
Fri, 12-03-2004 - 11:10am

(((Pink))),

Please be careful. Going off Prozac completely is not safe. Also with Prozac I lost weight during the first 4-6 weeks. It might do the same for you. How long have you been on it?

When do you take it? Try taking it about 2 hours before bed and see if that helps you to be more alert during the day and to sleep better at night. Relaxation and music are good things to try. Sounds like you're on the right track.

I hope some of this helps.

mel

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Registered: 11-15-2004
Fri, 12-03-2004 - 4:25pm
I've been taking Prozac for about six months. Before that, I took Zoloft on and off for over a year.