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19990506: Prozac
Posted May 6, 1999
Prozac (aka. Fluoxetine Hydrochloride)
Now all the fuss has died down over Prozac, I have been given the opportunity to try it for myself. Yes I've been feeling a bit depressed
lately. According to one source:
A major depressive episode implies a prominent and relatively persistent depressed or dysphoric mood that usually
interferes with daily functioning (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks); it should include at least 4 of the following 8
symptoms: change in appetite, change in sleep, psychomotor agitation or retardation, loss of interest in usual activities or
decrease in sexual drive, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, and
a suicide attempt or suicidal ideation.
Yes, that sounds a bit like it, inasfar as any clinical type description
is ever likely to sound like something real. Of course, it doesn't mention
the most glaringly obvious cause/symptom, namely "bitch ho' girlfriend
screws off with some other guy and craps on otherwise well-founded plans for
a lifetime of mutual bliss and harmony".
But best of all it means I can report from the front line on whether it does
any good. So far (first dose about 5 hours ago):
Sweaty palms (but quite warm out, so may be the weather.)
Slightly thicker than usual feeling in the head.
Loss of appetite, similar to amphetamine effects, but milder.
Don't give a shit about girlfriends past, present or future.
Let's see how I feel tomorrow.
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Life
Posted Apr 29, 1999
Life: would I recommend it to a friend? If the only alternative was to put my head in a bucket, I would say: "What's in the bucket?"
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19990429: St Attila's Day
Posted Apr 29, 1999
Posted some pieces to the Guide. Some are very long and windy (like the weather) and
may yield several entries or none. I edit them further in due course, but
first I'll wait and see if someone else will do it for me. Asked Steve to track down
his notes for the work we were doing on Futility Theory.
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