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as it was seen as a simple way to escape. In addition, the majority of people found it difficult to express themselves, therefore, making it nearly impossible to truly explore their identities. As expressed through Elizabeth Wurtzel's renown novel, Prozac Nation, or even through hit singles

PROZAC (FLUOXETINE) AND SUICIDE What are the risks?   Since the early 20th century millions of people have suffered with some form of depression, which is categorized as either Major Depression, Clinical Depression or Major Depressive Disorder. However it’s categorized, the symptoms include severe sadness, inability to cope with day to day issues, and a general lack of interest in family, friends and/or life in general. Over the years that astounding number has been both a boon to the economy

We’re Living In a Prozac Nation, The United  States Of Depression When we break our arm everyone runs forward to sign the cast but when we say we have depression everyone turns and runs the other way. This author shows how severe depression can form and issues that can be associated with severe depression. The way Elizabeth Wurtzel depicts depression and the substance abuse that can be related to severe depression is  impeccable in her non-fiction novel Prozac Nation. Depression affects more than

Prozac Nation In her 1994 autobiography, author Elizabeth “Lizzie” Wurtzel recounts her struggle with mental illness and how it contributed to the many difficulties she faced. The novel begins with Lizzie having a breakdown on her bathroom floor at her party, reportedly as she was coming down from a cocaine high. From early adolescence, she struggled with major depression, first overdosing at age twelve during a summer camp. Surprisingly, her parents had given her quite a stable childhood, that

Side effects Depending on medication and the individual; will have an impact on the side effect/s. The side effects for Prozac are usually anxiety, diarrhea, drowsiness, dyspepsia, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, tremor, weakness, headache, anorexia, decreased libido, xerostomia, and decreased appetite. Other side effects include bulimia nervosa, dizziness, skin rash, and diaphoresis. Side effects for citalopram would be drowsiness, nausea, insomnia, xerostomia, and diaphoresis. Additional side effects

Prozac: Why is Prozac prescribed? Prozac is medicine given to the patients of depression, the nature of depression or sadness in which it is used is a long-term depression that holds up with daily working. Symptoms: The main warning signs of depression include; a) Changes in desire for food b) Sleeping habits c) Mind/body synchronization d) lessen sex force e) Increased tiredness f) thoughts of shame or unimportance g) Difficulty in paying attention h) Slowed thinking i) Suicidal thoughts In case

book, “Listening to Prozac” investigates the use of the medication fluoxetine, or better known as Prozac. Prozac is a selective serotonin inhibitor (SSRI) which means that it affects chemicals in the brain believed to responsible for depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Prozac is prescribed to treat these mental illnesses and is currently one of the most widely-used antidepressants used in the United States. According to Kramer’s book, not only does Prozac treat depression but

to their own patients. My reasons for choosing Prozac, is to learn more about the drug and how it helps individuals whom have depression. Another reasons for this, is to learn more about the side effects and how it can be a positive outlook for someone who have mental illness. Lastly, for the last few years I have been dealing with depression and I want to learn more about the different drugs option to help individuals control their depression Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors antidepressant

they tend to see people as salvation from their pain. In Elizabeth Wurtzel’s autobiography, Prozac Nation, she tends to do this in many of her relationships, to escape her depression. But through many taxing years of failed attempts, she is the one saves herself. Wurtzel is one of the many who view love as a sort of detox, a way to replenish your soul and save you. But, Elizabeth Wurtzel in her novel Prozac Nation, argues through her own trial and error, that love can not save you. Wurtzel’s first

Film Analysis – Abnormal Psychology – “Prozac Nation” (2001) 1) How does Lizzie (Christina Ricci) describe her depression? Lizzie describes her depression in various ways to herself and others. She says that she felt as if she was, “drowned by some kind of black wave.” This wave overpowered her. Also, she talked about how she was always exhausted when she woke up, because her mind was running wild all night; she had clear sleep deprivation. She shows the depression symptom of suicidal thoughts