Do you think it's bad if someone wants to be on prozac for the rest o

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A close friend of mine was really really depressed and blue for some years. He tried counselling and so on... he was really into trying out natural ways to combat his depression, including diet, exercise and even getting out in the sun more often to boost his seratonin levels and also reading heaps of books about positive thinking. He was really really reluctant to use any kind of medication. There was a family history of depression with this guy, his grandfather had committed suicide and he himself attempted it twice. A lot of doctors pressured him to use prozac and he resisted for a long time, but finally last year started using it. I've never seen someone change so quickly! His whole demeanor is lighter, it's hard to explain, it's like his aura was black before and is now filled with light. He said he feels so good he wants to stay on prozac longer, he just feels bad about what others might think if they knew he was on it. Only myself and another close friend know. Also, he's afraid to go off it, some days he says he might have to be on prozac the rest of his life. He still has feelings and emotions, but he used to have an explosive temper and also depressed, crying instances which went on for ages and were hard work for those of us close to him. Now he's more even, less extreme. What does everyone out there think about this? Do you think it matters if he stays on prozac, since it seems to have changed his life in such a good way? Or do you think it's a medical crutch? Some days I'm not sure. Also, does it have side effects, like if he took it for a long time would it be harmful to his health in any way? I'm just wondering, because he's very sensitive to anyone talking about or knowing he's on prozac, so I thought I'd ask advice of the general poulation out there. Is anyone else on it/ has been on it or has a close friend or family member on it as I do? Thanks, Maeica.