"i used to have horrible nightmares, couldn&#039;t sleep sometimes because of visions in the dark, occasional sudden bouts of intense unjustified anger, etc.  i&#039;ve been on prozac more or less (i&#039;m not great about taking the pills) for 10 years now.  i probably average 20 mg/day over time.  if i stop taking it for several weeks, i will notice the angry spells starting to come back, etc, and that&#039;s my cue that i need to start taking it again.  it has been very helpful for me.  it&#039;s not a cure all, and maybe the highs of life are not as frequent, but they still come.  and i&#039;d rather have that and contentment than the awful lows.  no free rides, but i enjoy my friends, exercise, family, and relationships.  overall, a godsend for me."