Dr prescribed me fluoxetine
I’m 32 F. 12 years ago I was diagnosed with depression. I was housebound for eight months & prescribed Sertraline which made me gain 5 stone. I stopped taking it after a year and decided to beat the depression naturally. I started walking everyday, I found a job & I promised myself to just keep pushing forward. My life slowly started falling back into place and I found a love for life again. 12 years on, I’m back in that dark place that I promised myself I’d never fall into again. I fought so damn hard not to be here but life events happened & I’m back in a situation I didn’t want to be in. I finally had the mental break down this week where my brain and mind just fully snapped & went to the GP to ask for help. I was told to try sertraline again but I said no due to the previous weight gain. The GP prescribed me fluoxetine. I am hesitant to take it. I really thought coming out if the first time I was sort of erasing the depression but now I’m thinking did it really go anywhere? I’m actually a very positive happy and bubbly person but this depression has kicked my ass and I’ve been defeated. Right now I just feel so tired, fed up and just want to switch off. I’ve come here to get some advice and have the following answered…
How do you get back up?
Is this a forever cycle?
Shall I try the medication?
Does anyone else struggle to talk to their parents about things like this?
Can I come out of this naturally?