Progress

[Thinkingman85]

I want to let my friends on this forum know that I am improving. I started taking Prozac about three weeks ago and weekly therapy sessions about five weeks ago. I am noticing that the PTSD responses are becoming less frequent. This is definitely an effect from the Prozac. It feels like it is starting to relax and heal my brain. I know this is happening because usually I wake up one time every night. Now, I'm not waking up as much. I am becoming more open. My therapist told me this during my last session. Every week, we work on getting back to who I am and believing that I am good and capable. I'm starting to see a glimmer of hope. Standing on my own two feet again the way that I want to is possible as long as I stay on the path I'm on. Sooner or later, I'll have my confidence back. Right now, I'm concerned that when I get there, will I be able to handle life again? All the best

 

[Spiderallis]

I'm so happy for you! You've taken some really big steps, that's awesome. Excellent work, congrats.

 

[Lucycat]

Well done that is tremendous!

Good progress, but I hear the subtle undertones of anxiety about being able to cope with recovery! That is very common I believe. Don't worry about that at the moment. As your confidence improves those worries will get less. You do not need them at the moment.

Please just enjoying feeling better.

 

[Thinkingman85]

Thanks for the responses. Lucycat, I am enjoying the feeling of recovery as much as I'm able. I feel like the Prozac is continuing to bring me back to who I really am (I will not settle for less than 100%). I feel like there is a line that is going to be crossed in the future where I'll actually believe with strength that I'm worth it, I belong, I'm sane, and that I can make it. Every day is progress. Because I've been depressed for so long, it seems taboo to feel better, but I'm accepting the feelings. All the best.