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writes: does anybody have any experience of having a girlfreind who has/is taking prozac. how does this effect the relationship. The reason i am asking is that there is this young lady who i have been trying to get her to be my girlfreind at various times over the past sixteen years now i have found out that she is taking prozac, I dont want to leave her because of this because i think it is unfair on her and also i fell for her because of her sweet nature and old fashioned ways. also i think i can help her. any ideas? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (15 September 2006): Just because she is on prozac doesn't mean she needs help from anyone or is dependent. Soooooooo many people are on antidepressants of some sort, and it's not your duty to help her. In this case, she has already helped herself. So, don't feel sorry for her. Love her if you want, but if not don't whine and act like you're better. I agree with what joeymac said.
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reader, xxcat +, writes (14 September 2006):
 well dun that is the best u can do, running away would of just added to her problems, hopefully she will cum off them in time as long as she has love & support and most of all understanding, i know ive been on them, but ive been tryin for a few years now not to take them as i dont think pills are the answer.
Good luck and all the best x
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 September 2006): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThank you for your answers to my question which i have found really helpful. also you whould please to know that i feel that i whould not leave her because of this problem and i feel that i am really getting to know her after all these years and that i can cope with her taking prozac and that i will continue to give her the support she needs because i want to do it for her. thank you again for you feedback as i dont have anybody to talk about this.
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reader, Green_Eyes +, writes (12 September 2006):
 I think you're being a little harsh here Joeymac, sorry. I think much of this is just 'fear of the unknown' and this guy was just looking for a little education on the effects of the drug on a person. It's clear to me from the genuine things he said here that he cares about her and that he wants to support her.
From a non-professional point of view then...My mum has taken prozac for depression for years. In my experience and from what mum's said, prozac takes away your emotions and helps you to forget. So, that's something I'd suggest that you're aware of and not get overly sensitive about. She's still the same person that you've cared about for so long. So don't let this worry you and continue to be there for her like you always were.
All the Best Xx
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reader, eyeswideopen  +, writes (12 September 2006):
 My husband has been taking Prozac for years. It takes the edge of his mild depression and OCD. It's no biggie. Really you act like she's hook on heroin or something, sheesh!
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reader, joeymac +, writes (12 September 2006):
why is it such an issue?????????????????? one in four of experience a mental illness throughout our lives and thats just based on research. depression is the most common of all by far, 15% of us will experience a MAJOR bout of depression at some point - that is clinical depression. i am a student psychiatric nurse so sorry if i come accross as being horrible but i could not believe it when i saw the heading of ur question, it really pi**ed me off!! have u never felt low? are u always happy? u are acting as if she is some psycho maniac b*tch that might axe u to death in ur sleep - actually 90%+ murders are committed by friends and family, not mentally ill people as media and ridiculous stigma-enforcing films would have u believe. millions of people take antidepressants people who u would never have guessed, ur GP, ur mother, people who u think are generally happy bubbly people. i cannot understand why it is a problem for u?!?! she needs ur support - not suck all of ur energy out of u crying on ur shoulder every night about how miserable she is - but to say that u understand, that it isn't really an issue and that she can trust u. if u have been after her for 16 years i assume u are an adult, but i cannot believe u would CONSIDER giving her up because of this! she is probably aware that the world is full of judgemental idiots and is most likely embarrassed of her condition and respected and trusted in telling u which was probably a really hard thing for her to do, how would she feel if she knew her bf was on the internet ridiculing the biggest most hurtful, painful issue in her life?! if u ask me, she is too good for u.
(ur ignorant and stupid question has gotten me mad)
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reader, Ponungalungb +, writes (12 September 2006):
 Don't go into the relationship thinking you can "help her". That's why she has a doctor.
She may suffer from anxiety, depression, or one of a variety of mental issues. The medication may be needed for her to feel "normal", or it may be only used over a short period of time while she's working on a phobia or something of that nature.
Don't write her off because of it. Just give her understanding and support.
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