Ugh :banghead: Anti-depressants

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Hello
argh! I am soo frusterated.. About 3 weeks ago I just stopped taking my prozac.. I had horrible withdrawls, for atleast a week. I know I should have tapered off, but I was just so angry about no meds working for me, that i just didnt care. I somtimes often wonder, If a pill can truley help with depression.. I think so much more comes along with it, like what if I just plain dont like myself at all! How the hell would a pill help? ya know? ugh, it just really frusterates me, and I dont feel like taking the pills anymore. Also, once school starts.. they put me back on ritalin. I really like it, because i am better able to concentrate and I lose weight as well.. not that I need to, but then i get really skinny, and i like that..? is that bad?.. well I am just looking for some advice on anti-depressents..? and what u guys think?
Thanks
mareah

[Anna]

Hi Mareah,

I do have an opinion on antidepressants.

I suffered from depression all my life and was never diagnosed and treated correctly. It wasn't my late forties that I finally found the answer for me. I had to try 3 different antidepressants and then 3 different dosages of the one I'm using now to get it working for me. So, I'd say, don't give up on antidepressants if you haven't tried a few.

And, I used to think 'what's the use, I just don't like myself, in fact, who would?', but, for me meds worked. Now, I don't wake up with a smile every day, but when I feel down, it's something I can deal with and it's relatively brief.

I don't know how ritalin would be combined with other meds. Do you take ritalin for ADD?

Hang in there.

Love, Anna