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?

kinghappy gave this response on 4/26/2000:

getting back on medication would probably be beneficial. of course, if you were not happy with the prozac, you could request another antidepressant, not all ad's work for everyone, i would also strongly sugges some sort of therapy, if you are not already doing so.

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