August 14. 2007 06:08

PROZAC - NO WONDER DRUG: I regret the day that I ever went to the doctor for depression. I was diagnosed as bi-polar disorder and prescribed Lithium and Prozac. It was from that moment on that my life changed.

Sure, medication is nice but when it causes the patient to experience more suicidal ideation then it shouldn't be dispensed. More than 14 years ago I was prescribed Prozac and what I didn't know was that it caused me to feel good. However, on the other hand, it made me want to commit suicide. I do not recommend that anyone take this drug. As a result of it, I lost several jobs and have been unemployed for about three years.

Yes, the so called wonder drug ruined my work life. Due to my being suicidal on the job, no one wants to hire me. So, about one year ago I discontinued taking all of my medications for the manic depression.

I went through a considerable amount of withdrawl but I'm almost back to normal. Nonetheless, the damage has been done and more than likely I will always be viewed as Disabled.

The Americans With Disabilities Act has not and probably never will protect me. It is a nice gesture though. What I have found is that it's very, very, difficult to prove that an employer has discriminated against you. I've gone to job interviews, been hired and then refused employment. However, I have noticed everyone looking at me strange after checking out my work history. When I mention to the Recruiter that I'm going to sue them for discrimination, they get extremely nervous.

Therefore, enactment of such laws only give the "disabled" false hope. I received a Master's Degree in 2004 and have 25 years of customer service and sales experience and NO ONE wants to hire me. I guess, I now understand why people become criminals. When you have worked as hard as I have and you are NEVER rewarded for your achievements, is clearly disheartening.

I have lived a life as a law abiding citizen, but in the corporate world, I'm treated like a criminal. Why, because I've been diagnosed as being dis-abled. So, realistically, I have lost all hope!!!!

CA