"prozac has allowed me to enjoy life and handle more stressful situations without the depression.  i am much more focused, have far more confidence and a greater feeling of self worth. i took prozac approximately 7 years ago for severe depression and gradually stopped within 12 months when i felt i no longer needed it.  unfortunately this year has been difficult and very stressful and once again i was suffering from ongoing depression, hence my recent return to prozac to assist me cope.  i would rather find other ways to control my depression but have tried many things and prozac seems to work. i work full time and have worked in the same job for over 17 years and prozac allows me continue doing what i love."