Date: Tue Nov 21, 2000 8:28am

Thank you Charley and everyone for welcoming me into the group. My name
is Lynn and I'm 48 years old. I can't remember a time in my life when I
wasn't depressed. I came from a very disfunctional family, alcholism,
abuse, etc. etc. A Dr put me on prozac maybe 5 years ago. I
started with 10 mg, then after a few years was increased to 20 mg. Now
again I feel like I need an increase. I picked up a book on the negative
effects of prozac and scanned thru, (didn't buy it) it said to gradually
go off. I did slowly, I thought, 3 weeks, and had AWFUL
withdrawals. So I immedatly went back on. I called my Dr and he said
hum, there shouldn't be any problem, just stop taking them. Cold turkey,
I asked, yes he said. I decided rite then I would have to be on my own
to end this addiction, I lost all respect for him. I have read
about how slow to go off so starting last week I have been dumping very
small amounts out of my cap of prozac. I'll take months if I have to. I
am so commited to cleaning up my body and getting healthy that I am also
weaning myself off coffee and I am now totally off sugar.
(during the hollidays-eeeeeewwwwww) I'm depressed, but not like I was
when I first started prozac. On a 1-10 scale, I'm usually 6. I can get
myself up in the mornings, but have to force myself to get anything
acomplished. I dont feel like killing myself, but wouldn't mind one
bit if the Lord called time for me. I joined this group for support and
information. My best friend says, if you'd feel better with an increase
in prozac, get an increase!!! Other reactions are wow, I'm suprised youd
admit you take prozac. (like I'm mentally insane or
something and should be embarassed) I think that about covers it, I look
forward to feeling good, joy, happiness, anything but anger. 

Lynn