I have been on anti-depressants, one's with an element of anti-anxiety properties, for most of the years since my orginal surgery. My sergeon told me that brain surgery will put the neurotransmitters out of wack and they may never rebalance. I was treated for a period for post traumatic stress disorder, rather sucessfully, but have continued to need meds (was off them during the pregnancies etc). I don't think prozac would be a good choice as it tends to be stimulating and would increase anxiety.....as do most of the newer antidepressants (SSRI"S) but that being said I have been well treated with them. For those who have a sleeping problem many of the older antidepressants can be used along side to help sleep without the nasty side effects and addiction that s=comes with hypnotics.
If yas' need the pills.....take the pills!
Kathleen
