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Posted 10/12/2007 4:53 PM (GMT 0)
Ever since I started Prozac, I havent been able to cry.  And lately i've been feeling moderately depressed again and am so frustrated with this.  I sit on my bed hoping the tears will come.  Does this sound stupid?  I'm even tempted to stop taking my meds for a few days... this is such an awful feeling..  I can't get these emotions out of me.  It feels like theyre trapped.  I really don't want to start self harming again.  but im desperate to get these emotions out of me! 
Posted 10/12/2007 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
I feel your pain, sorta. I cant stop crying and I would give almost anything to turn off the water works. I have to force myself to hold the tears back!! I'm new to the whole depression and medication game, so I cant really give advice on what to do. But, from other people's posts that I've read, i'm going to say that you need to call your doc and tell him the trouble you are having. And please, dont hurt yourself. It would probably make me cry, and believe you me, i'm crying enough for the whole board right now.

I wish I could help more.
Posted 10/12/2007 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. You are getting into some trouble and need help. And do not harm yourself, that will not cure the problem.

Don't forget to pray.. maybe that will help
Posted 10/12/2007 5:49 PM (GMT 0)

Hi there,

My advice is to see your doctor as soon as possible. I would definately recommend against stopping your meds for a few days as the levels that you have built up in your system will fall and you will probably feel pretty bad when you go back on them. See your doctor and see what he/she says. It may be a case of changing your dosage or the med itself.

Darren

Posted 10/12/2007 8:21 PM (GMT 0)

Hello,

I am sorry this is happening to you. A side effect of Prozac is loss of emotional feelings. I too recommend that you see your physician ASAP and please do not harm your self. If you feel like you are going to do something hurtful please call someone immediately, or present to the ER.

There are many other meds to choose from and of course you want to have feelings not block out all your feelings but I agree to talk with your Physician before discontinuing the medication.

Gentle Hugs to you.

Posted 10/13/2007 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
Cat

I too took Prozac and had no feelings at all. When my mother in law passed away I could not shed one tear,that was it. I went to the doctor and got something else.
Please be careful and contact your doctor right away.
Please do not harm yourself,you are much too special to do that ok?

Keep us posted Cat,we are all very worried about you.

Shy
Posted 10/13/2007 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
Ok.. I'm going to call monday to make an appointment with my psychiatrist. It could go one of two ways...I have been feeling down lately... so he might want to raise my dose...which might help... or i could get off prozac and try another AD so i can feel more...but it took me three months to finally find an antidepresant to work for me. I don't want to go through that again...But all i want right now is to just be able to cry.
I can't believe u couldnt cry when your mother in law died. thats so frustrating. i only have everyday set backs and im already frustrated.
Why do antidepressants have to be so complicated. (probably because depression is complicated)
I havent harmed myself in two weeks...so thats an improvement..im just worried if my depression starts to get worse again i'll fall back into the same patterns. Whats worth more... being free to feel or being free from depression?
Posted 10/15/2007 12:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Cat
Please keep us posted on your doctor's appt. I understand your frustration,but since depression is so complicated the meds have to be too I guess.
It is very frustrating when you can't cry,first it seems that we cry all of the time for no reason and then nothing..


Shy
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