Anonymous asked this question on 3/13/2000:

I would like to know why it is that I always want to just break down and cry for no apparent reason what so ever. I take prozac but have not taken it for six months. I feel so worthless like nothing i ever do is good enough for people. I can only do so much for what position in life I am in right now. I try my hardest and feel it is not good enough. I feel like committing suicide but I cannot go thru with it. I need advice on help and some sort of a support system I think.

Desertphile gave this response on 4/21/2000:

Note: I am NOT a doctor!

The question invariably is, why did you cease your treatment with Prozac?! And did you tell your doctor?

PLEASE GO BACK TO TAKING YOUR MEDICATION! If you had a broken leg, would you let is just hang there broken for six months, or would you get it treated and healed?

Prozac is a wonderful drug, and it can SAVE YOUR LIFE. Please, please, please, talk to your doctor!

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