I used to take Prozac. I stopped taking it (weaned off of it slowly) but am rethinking starting it again. It's been almost a year since I came off of it and I'm feeling like I need it (or something) again. Granted, July is not the best month of the year for me, but I've been thinking I need something for a while.

I came across this article while researching Prozac and its effectiveness. This is quite interesting and I thought others who take this drug or are thinking about starting an AD might find it interesting:

http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/id...d_fake/?page=1

In recent years, scientists have developed a novel theory of what falters in the depressed brain. Instead of seeing the disease as the result of a chemical imbalance, these researchers argue that the brain's cells are shrinking and dying. This theory has gained momentum in the past few months, with the publication of several high profile scientific papers. The effectiveness of Prozac, these scientists say, has little to do with the amount of serotonin in the brain. Rather, the drug works because it helps heal our neurons, allowing them to grow and thrive again.

So Prozac is brain food? Cool!

I read that Prozac was neuro-protective, years ago. That's one of the reasons why I'm still taking it with my LDN...Killer-combo, I think. DD is taking both as well. She stopped the prozac for awhile and now says she will not do that again..

Go for it, Kell...You have my blessing..

I know!! I need all the help I can get, too!!

Kelly, that's one of the reasons, I'm still puffing nicotine, too....because I read that it's also neuro-protective.

I say, POWER to the CNS..

Sally Nicotine is a Neuro-Transmitter. Not Neuro Protective.

Transmitters are what send the signals in our brain back and forth to synapses, and also send signals to other parts of our bodies.

I guess that's why you are so smart. Nicotine helps transmit the nerve impulses across a synapse Snap, snap! Sally's must be thinking.


I hated to quit smoking because of the one positive advantage it had.

Some chew nicotine gum for 5 or so years. I know my big boss and other head honchos did, when smoking was not allowed indoors. They had to set an example. What they did on their free time, I don't know.

Even the caffeine in coffee and tea are neuro transmitters.

Thanks, Lady for clearing that up.. I knew it was Neurosomething..