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Prozac Nation (book)

"Prozac Nation" is a memoir by Elizabeth Wurtzel that explores her personal struggle with severe depression and mental health issues. The book provides an honest, raw account of her experiences with emotional pain, therapy, and medication, particularly the antidepressant Prozac. It sheds light on the challenges of living with mental illness, the stigma surrounding it, and the impact on her relationships and daily life. Through her candid storytelling, Wurtzel aims to raise awareness and foster understanding about depression, emphasizing that it is a complex, real condition that requires compassion and treatment.