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“Sometimes it feels like we're all living in a Prozac nation. The United States of Depression.”

Quote by Elizabeth Wurtzel

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Elizabeth Wurtzel

Elizabeth Wurtzel is an American writer, born on July 31, 1967. She is best known for her memoir 'Prozac Nation,' which details her life experiences and emotional struggles in her youth. Her writing style is direct and candid, which has won her a wide readership. more

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