I'm with you on the macho pride. I have still yet to break down and get the OTC sleeping pills.
You can get off the meds in due time. I did. Just be careful. In the meantime.. you are going through stuff the body and mind aren't really meant to go through.
Another word of advice.. not sure if you drink, but if you do.. be VERY careful with Prozac (or any AD) and alcohol!!
These folks are awesome.. it's sad we are all here.. and there are awesome folks ALL over the boards. I spent a good month in "Newcomers" before I came here. Not sure I could leave (OK.. is that sick?)
Yeah.. these are the early stages and it's hard. Lots of homework to do. Focus on yourself.. focus on your D!! Especially with the holidays!!
I'm still hitting the weights.. please don't ask what I bench.. I may be a jarhead and all, but I'm tall and lanky!!
Taking the week off for Thanksgiving (plus I've been run down) and I'll start again hard core on Monday. Will start running on hardball (pavement) as well. It's funny how quickly the metabolism changes with age!!