Anonymous asked this question on 4/26/2000:

I have had feelings of being different and alone most of my life (I am 28). At age 19, I attempted suicide. After that, I just accepted the way I felt as a permenant thing. Last year, I was in a extremely mentally situation and was diagnosed as having severe/major depression. I was prescribed Prozac and although I didn't feel "better" I felt numb to the pain. I stopped taking it for fear of my military career. (the military is unaware of my suicide attempt and my diagnosis). Now the feelings are being more and more prevalent. Do you think I need to back on the medication?

Imagika gave this response on 4/26/2000:

Medication will help, but only when used in conjunction with counseling. I agree with kktobias's response in that you absoluely need to get to the root of the problem. It's not always easy to find the root cause, it could be one or it could be a culmination of many. And maybe Prozac isn't the right medication for you. All the meds in the world won't help you without healing the source of your pain. Take care of yourself!

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