Anxiety, headaches...

[jazzygirl]

moodiness, crying for no apparent reason, it can be turned on and off like a switch.

I went off of 40mg of Prozac in January of this year because I don't want to believe I need an antidepressant to help me. I don't think I'm depressed I just think I'm going through a change and my hormones are out of whack!

I want to believe that juicing and eating raw will help but what if it doesn't? I still want to go raw because I want to be healthy and I want to feel good, the juices alone make me feel so good.

I feel like I'm at a loss. 46, overweight and now I think I'm losing my mind.

[Revvell]

So, does Prozac help? Does it make you healthy and feel good? I'm thinking it probably helps you feel nothing. At least now, you're feeling. Part of being human is feeling! So many push down their feelings. Maybe, all the stuff you've been pushing down is getting a chance to be expressed. Let it happen! Write about it in a journal! What ARE you feeling?

For me, when I read what you wrote, I become excited!!! Yayyyy life!!! :woohoo: :excited::cheer:

[kaleboy]

You need to lose the weight and become healthy otherwise your mental state will never have a chance...there is no point in being overweight and then treating symtoms with drugs. It is a good sign you are becoming more aware of your problem as it is usually the first step. Whilst you are overweight your best way to beat the depression is through exercise and diet. Eventually positive mental states will become the norm instead of negative ones...

[Mango134]

Do you exercise regularly? I know this has been a huge part of my life with mood swings/depression/fatigue. I always feel so much better when I've got a good sweat worked into my day on a regular basis. Yoga and meditation may also be a huge help for you with working through feelings/stress.

[Draginvry]

Part of being human is feeling! So many push down their feelings. Maybe, all the stuff you've been pushing down is getting a chance to be expressed. Let it happen! Write about it in a journal! What ARE you feeling?

YES! I've found that detox, regardless of what method is used, tends to bring out negative emotions in me. I used to bury those emotions. I was angry all the time because of it. Once I started venting my anger and throwing a fit (no kidding, I have a toy called a "fit" which is designed to be thrown with your full strength) I noticed that I wasn't angry all the time. Now I'm just moody and cranky, but I'm letting that pass as well.

Trying to bury your emotions is the best way to make sure you keep experiencing them over and over and over.

[jazzygirl]

So, does Prozac help? Does it make you healthy and feel good? I'm thinking it probably helps you feel nothing. At least now, you're feeling. Part of being human is feeling! So many push down their feelings. Maybe, all the stuff you've been pushing down is getting a chance to be expressed. Let it happen! Write about it in a journal! What ARE you feeling?

For me, when I read what you wrote, I become excited!!! Yayyyy life!!! :woohoo: :excited::cheer:

Well, now that I have been off of the Prozac since January 14th, I'm beginning to believe that it did help, at least with my emotions going out of whack.

I don't want meds to hide what I'm feeling, I also don't want to complain and have mood swings on a daily basis as well. I'm beginning to annoy myself!!


You need to lose the weight and become healthy otherwise your mental state will never have a chance...there is no point in being overweight and then treating symtoms with drugs. It is a good sign you are becoming more aware of your problem as it is usually the first step. Whilst you are overweight your best way to beat the depression is through exercise and diet. Eventually positive mental states will become the norm instead of negative ones...

I have always been aware of my problem, even being on Prozac. I have lost weight but just regained it. I have never felt this bad in my life. I'm tired and have an I don't care attitude. It's not everyday though, I usually have one good week a month, that's why I seriously believe it's hormonal. Besides that, my breasts are sore beyond belief. This is the second month that they have been this bad.


Do you exercise regularly? I know this has been a huge part of my life with mood swings/depression/fatigue. I always feel so much better when I've got a good sweat worked into my day on a regular basis. Yoga and meditation may also be a huge help for you with working through feelings/stress.

Yes, I exercise 3-5x a week on my treadmill. I'm preparing for a 5k in June and we'll be training for that outdoors pretty soon. I am so looking forward to running outside again. I can't do it in the winter. Winters are way to long for me.


YES! I've found that detox, regardless of what method is used, tends to bring out negative emotions in me. I used to bury those emotions. I was angry all the time because of it. Once I started venting my anger and throwing a fit (no kidding, I have a toy called a "fit" which is designed to be thrown with your full strength) I noticed that I wasn't angry all the time. Now I'm just moody and cranky, but I'm letting that pass as well.

Trying to bury your emotions is the best way to make sure you keep experiencing them over and over and over.

I need one of those fits! I love throwing things!!

I'm not doing a detox, I don't know how to. I have just been adding healthy juicing of veggies to my daily routine, I don't eat veggies so this has been a serious plus for me.

I will try my hardest to be patient and positive. I am usually a positive person and when these emotions take over it really pisses me off!!

Thank you for all your advice :hug

[Draginvry]

I need one of those fits! I love throwing things!!

As far as I know, it's not a massmarketed item. My mom found it at a hobby shop a long time ago.

They are easy to make, though. Just take a bunch of strings of yarn and tie them together by one end into a ball, while leaving the other ends loose. The loose ends will cause lots of air resistance when you throw it. You can throw it with your full strength without damaging anything. You can even throw it around indoors, as long as you don't throw it into anything than can fall over and break.

[agustinho]

Have you tried the natural remedies? I think you should be more positive in life and focus for your goal. I believe this will be a good start. Proper Diet and Exercise. Keep Motivated. In terms with drugs, try more to research about the natural herbs content. I think Stress Protect will be fitted on you. Not only it will reduce the feelings of stress but also anxiety and depression. Anxiety is a response to stress that lead on feelings such as irritability, nervousness and fear.