Novice to alternatives; took myself off Prozac after 10 years.?

Question

I am new and willing to learn about alternative healing. When I quit drinking alcohol (and I was pretty bad off) 10 years ago, I was put on Prozac. My dosage has changed over the years, sometimes 20 mg, 40 mg. After experiencing how wonderful I felt after a 21 day juice fast in June/July...I have been thinking about quitting it. My beloved Akita dog had to be put down in July, so I was advised just to maintain for a few more months. I took a nice vacation to Boston in September and even though I had the Prozac with me, I never took any. I haven't taken any since then. I feel intense now. I will cry looking at Akita puppies on YouTube. I will laugh a lot a book which might have just gotten some big smiles a year ago. I like feeling my feelings again. Didn't realize how 'even-tempered' I was for those 10 years. But I am very tired. My mouth and tongue seem to be somewhat numb. Slight headache. More hungry. Sore muscles. Is this all withdrawal? Any suggestions? Thanks!

Answer 1

Diane...please go to a naturopath and see what damage has been done. I would guarantee your liver isn't functioning properly.
Those pills do all kids of damage, even depleting essential nutrients. You may be lacking an essential nutrient that keeps the brain working properly. I wager that that's what your problem was in the first place.
I'd like you to message me.

Answer 2

My suggestion would be to get out and enjoy your new found lease on life.

Get some great exercise to get your blood pumping around.

Eat some big hearty healthy meals with lots of vegies to feed your system.

get some nuts and seeds for a great natural source of omegas which are great for the brain.

Honestly, i dont think long term medication is a solution to any problem.

if the drug is meant to solve a problem surely it should do so in the short term, right?

If its something that has to be taken for the long term, doesnt that seem like its only treating symptoms not an actual cause?

i would recommend seeing a naturopath too.

after seeing one myself i was amazed at how much i got from it compared to what i got from a doctor.

I was given an herbal oil formulation that was specifically tabulated of rmy needs, it cleared up many of the problems i had and helped me to regain energy.

Natural herbal oil extracts and the healthy oils in nuts seeds and fruit like avacaodoes did wonders for me and my skin, after having liver problems and then skin troubles as a result.

Good luck with everything my friend : )

Answer 3

Never quit a prescribed mental health drug cold turkey. You need to see your doctor and get help. Homeopathic medicine is not medicine that has been tested correctly in all situations. If the Prozac is too much for you, your doctor has tons of alternatives for you to try.

Answer 4

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