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How To Treat Chronic Depression Despite Taking Prozac And Xanax?

I have been suffering from depression since 1992. I have been taking 80mg. Of Prozac and 1-2mg. Of Xanax all of theses years. The last week I have been crying uncontrollably with no reason. My husband passed away 7 years ago and my only son, 42 years old is a successful Physical Therapist. I have been retired from teaching 1st grade for 1 year. I am 70 and in excellent health. I own my home and am not rich but live comfortably. I substitute teach occasionally, volunteer at the school where I taught and recently started volunteering at The Humane Society. I also belong to several civic organizations. NO reason to be depressed . However, lately I am unable to function because of depression and crying. I thought I had an appointment with my Dr. Today but was mistaken... It s next Thursday. I am so afraid that I m losing my mind. If my. Son finds out he will be angry with me. My. Sister s son and my husband both had their. Mothers put in nursing homes and took everything they had. I am so afraid my son will do that to me. PLEASE HELP!
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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1. xanax [alprazolam] is a short acting anxiolytic of benzodiazepene class whereas prozac [fluoxetine] is an antidepressant of selective serotonin re uptake inhibitor [SSRIs] class for treating comorbid anxiety and depression
and use of both over years is related to psychological and physical dependance

2. since use of fluoxetine is associated with hyponatremia [which causes forgetfulness] thus check with the electrolyte level, and if normal then long term treatment with cerebral activators is worth trying like
. tablet neuracetam [piracetam]: 400 mg thrice daily along with
. capsule becosules [B complex] once daily
. syrup Mentat: 2 tsf twice daily.

3. Lemon juice mixed with sugar in a glass of water helps release stress removing hormones from the body and bring mind at peace/rest.

4. Apple, almond, banana, broccoli, cantaloupe, melon, carrot, cashew nut, corn, cauliflower, grapes, guava, lemon, mango, orange, pineapple, soybean, spinach have anti oxidant and detoxifying properties so take them in plenty.

5. Prescription drugs and procedures available for your problems are: sarpagandha, khus, jatamansi, bramhi, kevada, vacha, tagar, amla, smriti sagar ras, mahakalyanak ghrita, manasmitra vatkam, prabhav vati, mann medhya vati,Ashwagandharishta, sarasvatarishta, stresscom, nasya karma
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How To Treat Chronic Depression Despite Taking Prozac And Xanax?

** Thanks for contacting HCM with your health concern 1. xanax [alprazolam] is a short acting anxiolytic of benzodiazepene class whereas prozac [fluoxetine] is an antidepressant of selective serotonin re uptake inhibitor [SSRIs] class for treating comorbid anxiety and depression and use of both over years is related to psychological and physical dependance 2. since use of fluoxetine is associated with hyponatremia [which causes forgetfulness] thus check with the electrolyte level, and if normal then long term treatment with cerebral activators is worth trying like . tablet neuracetam [piracetam]: 400 mg thrice daily along with . capsule becosules [B complex] once daily . syrup Mentat: 2 tsf twice daily. 3. Lemon juice mixed with sugar in a glass of water helps release stress removing hormones from the body and bring mind at peace/rest. 4. Apple, almond, banana, broccoli, cantaloupe, melon, carrot, cashew nut, corn, cauliflower, grapes, guava, lemon, mango, orange, pineapple, soybean, spinach have anti oxidant and detoxifying properties so take them in plenty. 5. Prescription drugs and procedures available for your problems are: sarpagandha, khus, jatamansi, bramhi, kevada, vacha, tagar, amla, smriti sagar ras, mahakalyanak ghrita, manasmitra vatkam, prabhav vati, mann medhya vati,Ashwagandharishta, sarasvatarishta, stresscom, nasya karma