Posted by sundog on February 9, 2001, at 20:45:41
In reply to Sundog, posted by allisonm on February 9, 2001, at 19:20:49
Isn't that strange? Either you were just at the point where you were going to adjust anyway, or there's some kind of paradoxical effect, like I've heard of with Remeron. Anyway, congratulations! And good for you for sticking with it.
In yesterday's pdoc/therapy appointment we decided to stay with 20 mg for another week at least, since I have some hints of improvement in mood. I *think* I'm starting to feel slightly more cheerful (esp. in the mornings, as you mentioned about yourself) and a little more outgoing, if not confident. If so it's pretty subtle, and subject to the usual ups and downs; I'm not really certain. I still feel overwhelmed and frightened by my ever-increasing pile of work-related tasks, and the strain of trying to pretend I'm completely OK and not falling behind. Still floundering in the procrastination-perfectionism nexus. That feeling of being repelled by some kind of negative force field when I approach any of this stuff is still there. But I have had moments of feeling . . . slightly less hopeless? And still tolerating the meds well.
Oh, also, I've lost somewhere around three pounds in the last three weeks. Not that I feel the need to lose a lot more (I'm within five pounds of what I'd consider my ideal weight, which to me is pretty darn good already), but I am glad that I haven't started out gaining. On each of my three Prozac trials I dropped about 10 pounds quite quickly, then regained gradually to the starting point but not beyond. Maybe this is my SSRI pattern.
Glad to hear good news, and may it continue! Keep in touch, and thanks for the support.
Lynn
> I took 20mg for the first time this morning, and no fatigue. I don't get it.
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> How are you doing?
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> Allison
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