Comparing Prozac vs Rexulti

For Depression I've been depressed for most of my life but was raised to "tough it out". I am a recovering opioid addict so I am scared to take any medication at all. The last 3 years I've completely withdrawn from any social activities, relationships & have just been doing the bare minimum to get by. Recently my oldest son turned 18 & has severed ties with me. This took me to the lowest low I've ever been & made me suicidal. For the sake of my younger son, I chose to get help. I was put on 20mg of prozac & have been on it for 3 weeks. I wish I would have done this sooner. Through my recovery from opioids, I've learned that pills are not the answer so these combined with counseling is the solution I've needed for a long time. I hope this helps others.

For Depression I am beginning my fourth week on 20mg Fluoxetine taken each morning. I am recovering from a long term abusive relationship with a Narcissist. I have a head injury that predisposes me to fatigue. I asked the doctor to help me with my energy levels. I did not admit it but the underlying feeling I had was that 'everything was too much' and 'nothing matters anyway'. But nobody would have guessed how hopeless I had become. And had been for at least 10 years. Initially I experienced all of the symptoms people warn about in the first few weeks. Insomnia and occassional extreme anxiety were the worst. Now I feel enthused about taking things one at a time and am enjoying the process. I have begun to sleep normally again. So far, so good.

For Major Depressive Disorder I've just started the starter pack of Rexulti I am on day 3. It is replacing Ability in my meds. I feel a lift in the depression, however I am experiencing some agitation and anxiety. I'm hoping this improves. It is affecting my dreaming...they aren't nightmares, just very vivid and strange. I am hopeful for this medicine if we can just get the agitation to cease.

For Major Depressive Disorder Mixed bag. On the positive side, it can pull you out of a dark hole really quick. On the negative, I'm starting to suspect it is causing a lot of my anger and irritation symptoms to go off the charts. I'm going to try going off of it for a few days again and if that makes me feel better, time to call my doc for something else.