I need some help, gang....I stopped taking Prozac after having been on it since 1991 (holy cow, that's 14 years). Anyhow, I was fine the first few weeks since the drug was still in my body, but now I don't know if I am missing the Prozac or just going through a tough time. All I want to do is cry (and I have done plenty of that), I am bitchy, I don't want to be around people, and I am eating more!!!

These are my classic symthoms...

I spoke to my PCP about going back on the Prozac, but he said I do risk dealing with the weight issue while on Prozac.....I can't take that chance. I know this is very personal, but is anyone taking an antidepressant that has not affected their weight?

Thanks for you help.....I really need it...

Celexa is a great anti-depressant. It is fairly new, and is the only anti-depressant that has ever helped me (trust me I'm the queen of anti-depressants). This one targets a different part of the brain, and I guess it is just what I needed. I was on Prozac and wanted to hurt people Seriously, I was in a worse mood then I was before I took it.

Sometimes just a pill can't fix a real depression, it merely coats the symptoms. I had lost 3 family members in 3 years and was really down; then went through a horrible car accident with one of my daughters in which her fiance was killed and she spent mo. in the hospital recovering. The Celexa helps me deal with things and see things more clearly, although with or without Celexa I have a bit of temper if provoked enough.

Seeing as just my dog and I live together, I don't get provoked very often. I do, however, spend lots of time alone and that isn't so bad. I raised 5 girls and I kind of enjoy having my own space.

Finding this board has brought me lots of comfort because I see I'm not alone going through anything. We are all in some state of banding; either working on the process; thinking of the process; or having had it done and talking about things that are really great and some not so great on it. I've learned a lot from listening to all of you and for that I thank you.

Thanks for letting me take part, and please ask your dr. if Celexa might help you. It is supposed to help you lose weight actually, but in my case I have a bad thyroid so nothing much helps. I didn't gain on it however. I gained all my weight when I quit smoking (no excuse I know).

I'll say a prayer that you find the right solution to help you. God Bless.

Depression is a dangerous illness and if you feel that you're in such an uncomfortable place that you aren't functioning and/or are having thoughts of "escaping" your pain then I wouldn't hesitate to go back on to Prozac. As a person with Depression (in recovery) and a mental health provider myself, I would tell you that if you aren't okay mentally and emotionally then anything you attempt to do physically will cease to be important in the whole scheme of things and quite frankly mean nothing to you (because you're depressed and can't experience the joy of your weight loss). I think back to being 140 lbs, in a size 10, looking the "best" I ever have and being in the throes of severe depression.

To tell you to exercise is part of it but severe depression does not respond to exercise alone - medication, therapy, exercise and good nutrition as a combined approach is the best. Do what you believe in your gut is what you need to do because you are the one going through this and not taking meds because you don't want to stop your weight loss means nothing if you spend your days crying or being in despair.

Just my opinion. Good luck.

I was on Prozac for a while. I went off just prior to my surgery. It was a little scarey....but I remember without hesitation the person who prescribed it to me was also a Bariatrics Specialist. He use to help people with their weight issues thru non surgical interventions. He said, "Prozac will help you control your weight too"....When I spoke to him about my choice for having the surgery he was VERY against it, but said if thats what I wanted to do ... After surgery I remember my doctor telling me that Prozac came in liquid form and that I could resume treatment if needed. For me, I didn't resume the prescription. I have had times when I thought that UTOH I should really be on my meds.........But I have been maintaining~ I have a form of a stress disorder. I have noticed that as I am losing weight its getting easier to maintain. My self asteem is going up and I think that has something to do with it. I have more energy and I know that has something to do with it....and I exercise more. Not as much as I should, but since losing the 52-53 pounds that I have, I am a much happier person and I can deal with the stresses of life a lot better.....Im glad you got back on your meds...its important. This is hard enough...and I know that the Prozac should help you, not hinder

Good luck to you~