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The ClubHouse: General Discussion Archives: Archive Two: Chiara is on PROZAC.: Archive through July 23, 2002

Jojobee

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:02 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm not lying. I was just watching the live feeds and she told the other houseguests she took a "Sarafem"...(sarafem is a brand name of Prozac)....I've heard her talk about her "Pills" on the live feeds a few days ago but it went FOTH right away.......

since she is on Prozac...why would the producers put someone on heavy duty meds in the house???this ...plus her arrest....oy oy oy!

Minnietlm63

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:09 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Isn't everyone on Prozac?????

Minnietlm63

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:12 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Remember that comment Roddy made to Eric about what if one of the girls is a moron or ???? (can't remember the other) and that they wouldn't be able to get away? She is digging herself a hole. He's gonna get sooooo tired of her.

C1mag

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Minnie I remember rod saying that. Something about one of the women wigging out and doing the non tolerable emotions thing and that is exactly what she is doing. In a way it's funny because he has created this little problem and it detours from his game plan. He deserves it!

Minnietlm63

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Again, you're correct. He does deserve it. Chiara is so insecure and its not attractive at all. Roddy needs to start thinking with his head on top for a change.

WAKE UP RODDY! I would say the Prozac isn't working for Chiara. Tonya isn't helping the situation either.

Ryanc2002

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think she was kidding about the Prozac.

Serena

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:29 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Fluoxetine (Sarafem, Prozac, etc.) takes approx. six weeks to build up or leave your system.

Missing one dose is not an excuse for "PMS-ing" It takes more missed doses to start reducing in efficacy. She just said to Josh, sorry, I didn't take my Sarafem, after throwing somewhat of a tantrum.

She's on medication for freaking out and tantrum-ing every time she thinks she's being ignored. She just 'thinks' it coincides with her period. Or she just lets herself go at that time of the month, knowing she has an 'excuse'.

Every conversation with Chiara consists of her asking something about herself so that people are talking about her, or her just plain talking about herself. She needs to learn what a real conversation is.

Therapy for her would be to go a week asking other people questions, and not talking about herself.

Great to get this off my chest, as it were.:}

Kuchi

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
She was not. She has mentioned the pills before. She gave soemthing to roddy a while back and while doing so said she has all the pills everyone needs (not her words exactly). I saw her take a bottle out of her bedside table drawer once and take a pill too.

Ryanc2002

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:33 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, ok, even if she wasn't kidding, as Serena said, she's using it as an excuse.

Trulyscrumtious

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
lol @ minnietlm63

Goddess146

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:39 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Under the brand name S arafem, the active ingredient in Prozac is also prescribed
for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), formerly known as
premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Symptoms of PMDD include mood problems such
as anxiety, depression, irritability or persistent anger, mood swings, and tension.
Physical problems that accompany PMDD include bloating, breast tenderness,
headache, and joint and muscle pain. Symptoms typically begin 1 to 2 weeks
before a woman's menstrual period and are severe enough to interfere with
day-to-day activities and relationships.

For accurate, non-gossip information, see

http://www.sarafem.com/

Marcellasfan

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 12:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you Goddess. I needed to see that explaination. I STILL think that she is using it as an excuse. If I got this unbalanced every month, I would tell the housemates and let them know that it would be best if I just napped all day. p.s. I think Prozac/serafem is over prescribed. As is Ritilin.

Scorpiomoon

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 01:11 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Good Lord, how many times has Chiara brought up the Prozac? I've heard her talk about a few times and I've seen other references to her mentioning it in various threads.

Does she think it's a big joke or does she want everyone to feel sorry for her?

She's on meds, she drives drunk... What other interesting things about this girl have yet to be revealed?

Santo

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:07 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm still in shock from the "not attractive at all" bit myself ;-p

She certainly has brought it up a few times.. but perhaps that's her way of warning the other HM/HG's that she gets a bit unbalanced..?

Goddessatlaw

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm leaning toward her taking it for a chemical imbalance (seratonin absorption problem) - apparently she launched a spectacular freakout on Rod the other night that he's still complaining about (came out of nowhere, I guess) and she's been sort of obsessive in her attacks on Amy/Rod is MINE behavior. I've know a number of people who take the variations of Prozac to squelch exactly this type of behavior (which is MUCH worse off the Prozac). From my perspective, this kind of explains alot about her behavior.

Ladytex

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you Goddess for the non-gossip information. It sometimes amazes me that some of the posters jump to conclusions without any facts because they like or dislike a hg. To say that PMS is just an excuse to act like a Bia Bia, as one poster on another thread claimed, is just ignorant. I know women that lock themselves in their rooms for 3 days with the lights out before their periods, among other things. PMS is a medical condition and just because you don't suffer from it, doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. If Chiara uses Prozac to help her function during that time of the month, and it helps her, then more power to her and I am really happy for her. And no, I'm not a big Chiara fan. I just don't like seeing her dissed for a medical problem.

Abigail1970

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Can someone tell me about the 'freakout' on Roddy? What was said? And did they really have a confrontation with Amy as well? Out and out yelling? Has Amy and Roddy talked since?

Twiggyish

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Ladytex, I agree. It's her medical problem and she's being helped for it.

Jenhavins

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:23 am EditMoveDeleteIP
You know what...I was prescribed Celexa for the same thing (PMDD). I would have SEVERE mood swings 2 weeks before my period (mind you, I am not a pill taker at all) and I was taking it out on the person that means the most to me (hubby). The Dr.'s prescription required me to take two weeks before periods (for 14 days) and then stop. Start back up the next month. Well, I took for 4 days and it freaked me out! I would have very bizarre horrible dreams and would have very strange twitching for no reason whatsoever during my sleep (I twitched so hard it would wake me up). I threw them in the trash.

I am still a bit irritable, but it was a good learning tool. I am more aware of how I am acting and try to control it myself.

Goddessatlaw

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:23 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't think the incident made the live feeds, but Roddy, while complaining to another houseguest, said he made a remark to her during a card game (maybe about food?) and she absolutely snapped and proceeded to call him everything but her boyfriend in front of the other guests. From his perspective, there didn't seem to be a valid reason for it, and he later told her never to do it again.

Ellenkats

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:34 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I feel sorry for Chiara. I think her looks are fine, her problem is her personality. No surprise she is on medication, I am sure she needs it. And maybe that is what gains her sympathy among the other HGs. I was surprised more of the HGs weren't more upset with her for drunk driving -- it could have been their families/friends on the road with her that night. For a group so into politcal correctness and against Gerry, I am surprised a drunk driver is more acceptable in their eyes than Gerry for his supposed racism/homophobia tendencies. At least with Gerry (assuming his prejudice is proved real) one could blame it on a generational thingie. Maybe I am the one who doesn't fully understand PC'ness today. lol

Costacat

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 07:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Can someone please let me know when Chiapet launched her freakout against Roddy? I'll go read the live feed archives if you don't wanna summarize here. But I've missed the last few days and have NO idea what she freaked about... Thanks!

Realitytvaddict

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 08:16 am EditMoveDeleteIP
How can you feel sorry for her? She is the one that talks about sex all the time. She is the one that is crass. No one is making her this way. She is the one that states she has so much class. Yet, I haven't seen a stitch of it so far in this house. Yes, she could be different in real life.

HOWEVER, in this house she makes her own decisions without anyone else telling her what to do. There is no influence to cause her to say these things. She does it all on her own. She is also following Roddy around like she's his wife. Once again, Chi has made her own bed and I hope she ends up out of the house because of it.

I wouldn't doubt that if Roddy became HOH that he would put her up for eviction. He is itching to get her away from him. Yet, he is so stuck right now. He has to be nice to her or risk alienating the women. Though, I really think he could convince everyone else to get rid of her too. I see that happening if he wins this week. I hope it does. I want her gone. I think she brings down the mood of the house. Think about how much more carefree not only he would be but everyone else as well. I also am truly frightened to think of her in a real relationship. She has some serious issues. I'm sure that is part of the reason she got picked for the show. Let's face it folks. Drama in the house = high ratings. Overally, these people aren't picked because they of their looks. They are picked because of all of the problems they have that can be magnified and exaggerated in a small setting. Also, I think some are picked for their ability to entertain. Yet, entertainment can also lead to drama.

Tabbyking

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 08:29 am EditMoveDeleteIP
she would have to be the one substituted for a vetoed nominee, however. can you imagine more than two days with chiara if you were the one who nominated her for eviction?
roddy is going to have to hope someone else nominates her, then he can vote for her in the diary room.

Earthmother

Tuesday, July 23, 2002 - 08:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
her being on Prozac would surprise who?