i was put on prozac about three years ago. i was having crazy panic and anxiety attacks that would last for weeks. i didn't feel like myself which was the scariest part. i was apprehensive at first but my mom really encouraged me and it actually really helped. i think prozac was right for me and it was the most useful in preventing the worst of the worst. it was really helpful in rewiring a lot of the thought patterns that i couldn't get out of myself. i now don't need to take it. i think i had to take it so then i didn't need it if that makes sense. i know there can be some adverse effects for people but i think you have do do what feels right for you.