Not sure what to do anymore

[Groundhog]

5 years ago I had serious life changing surgical complications. Totally compromised my life, long story. There is little chance of repairing the damage to my bowel - I have 3 stoma bags. The psychological effect has been awful. I’ve been diagnosed with PTSD following nearly dying at the hospital and I’m extremely anxious and depressed. I see a psychologist every week.

I am not however on any medication. I was in fluoxetine but I wasn’t sure it was helping. I sensed myself off very slowly and at first thought I was doing ok. I seemed to be crying more and laughing more so I thiught my feelings were no longer being surpressed by the Prozac. In recent weeks however my mood is very low again, black thoughts, feel like leaving my husband as he’s no support. He makes reference to my mental health problems and says I should be on pills. I wonder why the psychologist hasn’t reallly focused on medication, how can yiu tell if yiu are depressed and need meds or maybe not everyone takes meds . Has anyone been in a similar situation, I’m not sure whether to go back on Prozac but I’ve been on it for 20 years and I’m nit sure it was helpful.

Sorry for typos can’t seem to correct !

[LilyAnnepuppy]

I'm sorry you're going through this. Maybe a different medication is the answer. But I you'd have to talk to your professional about that. Not everyone needs or wants meds.

Prozac is presently working for me but it took a lot of searching before my psychiatrist found the right combination. But I'm sure others will have some different input and positive support for you. You'll get all kinds of answers here.

Keep posting and let us know how you're doing.