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I stopped taking Prozac about 4 months ago after taking it for 15 years. I still take Wellbutrin and I wanted to see if I could just do with one medication. I have felt terrible ever since. I feel like I'm constantly on the verge of a panic attack. I cry all the time and have no joy in life whatsoever. It takes ALL of my strength to keep myself from completely falling apart.

Has anyone had experience with this?

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hi only take mirtazapine myself but did have an awful time trying to come off them to switch meds but didn`t work out as I hoped ended up back on them.you should go back to the doctor for advice.

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Rowly17 in reply to kenster1

Thank you. Yes, I'm going back on them. I need to accept that I am a "lifer" when it comes to meds. And that's okay!

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LifeAfterDiagnosis in reply to Rowly17

I probably should accept this for myself, too, but wow I spend a lot of time researching. I'm interesting in understanding and fixing the causes, not just trying to treat symptoms.

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LifeAfterDiagnosis in reply to kenster1

May I ask how mirtazapine works for you?

Wellbutrin did nothing to make me feel better; in fact, I'm sure it made me feel worse! Prozac's no miracle, but at least it didn't things worse.

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Rowly17

Unfortunately, that's what I'm experiencing. Nothing really makes things better, it just makes things okay.

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LeighRae

I've tried a few times to come off of prozac, but my life gets very dark in a short time. I'm a lifer, too.

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