What should i do?

Question

I had friends over and i forgot to put back my bottle of prozac when i took it this morning and they found it. I knew they were acting a little strange when they were talking to me like i was retarded when they all came out of the kitchen, i knew it i knew it was because i left the prozac on the kitchen counter. I'm so embarassed and ashamed that i just want to die. I know there all thinking i'm pathetic right now. What should i do? Should i confront them?

Answer 1

There is ABSOLUTELY nothing wrong with taking ANY medication that you need. If they can't understand that...get new friends.

Answer 2

Hey, give your friends a little time. Sometimes it takes a little time for people to adjust after finding out something that surprises them. Most of the time when a person learns something like that about someone, they need to absorb it and get comfortable. Another thing to consider is that they are probably afraid to ask you about it. They may think that you will feel they a being to nosy. They may be embarrassed about having checked out your meds. You asked if you should confront them. I think not, there is no need and nothing can be gained with a confrontation. After a few days you might try to talk to them about it. Just talk to them as if you didn't know they found the bottle. Tell them that you have been having some problems with depression and that you went to the doctor for some help. Say that the doctor thought that Prozac might be a good way to help you deal with the depression. They already know you, if ythey are real friends, they will be supportive. This method will show them that you consider them very close and trusted friends and will probably breing them closer to you. You should be prepared to answer their questions. Often people know little about mental health issues or the have been given missinformation in the past. My friend, I am Bipolar and taking Seroquel and Paxil. Trust me, you will be surprised at the way people who know you will support you when you can be honest with them. My family and friends and co-workers all know of my mental helath issues.

I hope this helps you. I also hope that you are as lucky as I have been with friends and their understanding.

Sincerely,
Terry

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Answer 3

I just answered your other question about Prozac. If they would treat you different because you are taking medicine to help you, they are not your friends. Friends should be supportive. Honestly, I don't know anyone who would look at anyone different if they were taking prozac, just that they are not as happy as they would like to be. I wouldn't worry. I would look at someone different if I found illegal drugs on their kitchen counter or medicine for herpes or something. But trust me, nothing and I mean NOTHING is wrong with taking medicine for mental reasons. You will be surprised how many people are on anti depressants and stuff. I am, my sister is, my mom is, and lots of my friends and their friends are and they are just normal everyday people. If your so called friends would treat you any different because you are taking prozac, you need to find new friends. Its a good thing you are doing something to help yourself feel better. Some people are scared to get help.

Answer 4

Don't confront them, it'll just make them feel uncomfortable & it's got eff all to do with them anyway. There is no reasonable excuse for them to treat you any differently from before. You're still the same person that they made friends with so what's the problem? I'm sure it will all blow over in the end so try not to worry about it. If they want to judge you for it then they are not good friends. Nobody is perfect.

Answer 5

Tell them the truth that your just going through a tough time right now and the doctor thought it best to put you on something to help you better deal with the situation that's all. If they can't understand maybe you should look into more supportive friends. Good luck.

Answer 6

its sad that people cannot understand why people have to antidepressants.if they are real friends they would understand...but their are people out there that still live in the dark ages about antidepressant drugs. if feel you would feel better sharing it with them you can say you have a chemical inbalance and the drug helps balance the chemicals. its easy to say don't worry what others think but it sounds as if you are fairly new to this i would not woory what they think...the medication makes YOU feel better thats the important thing here.

Answer 7

Go ahead and confront them. Be open- they already know you take it and so what! When you have a cough, you take cough medicine and when you have strep throat, you take antibiotics...don't be down on yourself. You are taking care of yourself. Now educate your friends!

Answer 8

You don't have to confront them . It depends on how you feel about others knowing. It really isn't non of there bisness what you do on your own time. Lission to your heart. It is your dision to make not ours.