I've been taking Prozac and it lessoned my depression. It's been two years and just been really suicidal for months now. I've been having lot's of stress with a foster family supposedly wanting to adopt me, then losing my next foster mom to cancer, &moving from school to school. I haven't told anyone I'm suicidal. I'm wondering if my medication is just not working anymore as it use to? Is it normal for it to lose its affect after years of taking same dose? Should I ask to up my dose? I know I have to mention my suicidal tendencies, but have been scared.
How are you now crystal are you in the uk
How old are you and are you with someone at the moment. If you msg back we can have a chat on here. I have a young granddaughter here with me were chatting, you can chat with us if you like
Her mum is on Prozac and she's a nurse so we can help you with your questions
Hi
Sure!
I'm 16 years old and I live in the U.S.
Hello sweetheart I'm so sorry your going through such a terrible time. Can I ask what the dose is that you're taking? I don't think that anti depressants lose their affect but it could be that the particular brand your taking is no longer suitable for you, or you are not taking enough.
I have been on anti depressants for about 16 yrs now. No I have not been on the same medication. I hsve swapped and changed with medical guidance. Once upon a time I was ashamed to be on them but now I accept its a way of life for me and I'm not ashamed because I like you have had many hurdles to jump over the yrs.
Don't be scared, I would definately see you GP. What's your GP like? Can you talk to he or she?
I'm sure that many of the low emotions that your feeling are completed valid due to the terrible time that you've had and are having. It really can't be easy for you and I'm so sorry.
From reading your post I'm of the opinion that you are one incredibly brave girl. Not only have you had the courage to come on here and talk, but you've also had the courage to cope with all you have. Do not be ashamed to ask for help, you have nothing to be ashamed of. There is help out there. Have you ever had counselling, or CBT ( cognitive behavioural therapy)?. There is an advice line you could call. It's called talking space. You should look it up.
Don't give up. You will find the strength because you have it within you. You may just need a little support to locate it. I think you sound incredibly brace, with such a strong heart and soul. If ever you want to talk again I am here to listen and try to support. If not then I wish you well and remember NEVER GIVE UP. You are better than that!
Lots of love and hugs
Vicky xxx💗xxx
Hello Crystal
its nice to have a friend to chat to on here. I always wanted to have someone in the US, maybe I could come over and see you 😃 One day when I'm a bit older my Gran said! 😞 Where abouts do you live cos my Gran chats to someone in Atlanta over there. She's told me it's night time now so could you come and chat on here when you wake up please.
Lots of 💖 xx Sarah xx
Crystal
You have to speak to someone about this, family teached counsellor.
You also have to get yourself to the doctor.
You are very young and so much to live for,
Stay strong
Don't give up, Crystal. Please call a good friend now and talk to someone about how you feel. You WILL get better again. I am praying for you.
Blessings
Kirk :-)
Hey Crystal
How you doing?