Anyone out there?

[bb454]

Someone with some time behind them please tell me I will feel like myself someday again. I am being realistic and know these things take time..but I feel horrible emotionally,walking around like a zombie! Day 10.

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I just jave an urge to run..im all of 120 pounds havent eaten in a week now I want to run. I forsee myself withering down to nothing.

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;) thank god for this site. Thank you waz

[thewaz]

I was a long-time prozac user.  I now use Celexa. But any anti-depressant takes at least a month to build up in your system before it becomes effective.  Sorry for that news and shame on your doc if that wasn't explained.  Once it kicks in, then all is good. Prozac stopped working for me.  Celexa has been beyond awesome.  And the emotions are normal.  I would go from crying to yelling to insane laughter.  All of those emotions have been buried dead for a long time. Instead of looking at it as a negative, think of it as a positive that your mind is FINALLY waking up!

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Thanks waz..been crying my eyes out all day..i have to get it together to pick my kids up from school..as I stated before I also started prozac this week and think its doing more harm than good :(

[thewaz]

Oh honey.  You will feel normal again.  First remember you've just come out of a train wreck.  And as I told Sonrissa, you're not just going to go from that to tap dancing naked in the street ; ).  Although you truly are over the worst it's going to take your body some time to heal.  Day 10 was a turning point for me and each day I felt stronger and better.  I still have challenges at day 20 with no sleep and anxiety but every day is better and my brain is clearing the fog.  I can't tell you what an awesome feeling that is. Remember...  don't look too far ahead.  It will only aggravate the anxiety.  I will hope you are nourishing yourself.  As soon as I started eating (healthy) my body responded.  Ensure Boost was my savior and I still drink one each morning.  Liquids are great for dehydration during hell week but now your body needs nourishment.  And push yourself to do a little exercise each day.  Small bits.  You need to get your natural endorphins ticking again.  If you're not, vitamins are a must. The Bs supply that energy boost you need!  You're doing great.

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Thanks Vick..stories like this will keep me going right now. Feeling really down and out.