Posted by WitchyOne on June 3, 2001, at 22:02:43
As some of you stated, i've never posted on a site before.
In Jan 2001, I started getting 'dizzy spells' that the drs first diagnosed as ear infection, sinus infection etc. As a mom of 3 children, ages 8-13 and starting back to college in 2 weeks, this wasn't acceptable to me. It wasn't until 2 weeks ago, many tests later, and feeling more than a little bit 'crazy' did they discover depression, anxiety, social phobia and mild panic attacks. Kudos to my husband who said all along "it's all in your own f***ed up head!" (thanks for your support and understanding...NOT!).
Once diagnosed, the dr put me on Effexor xr 37.5. I can certainly say, I was foggy and sleepy the majority of the time. When that week was up I then started on the 75 mgs, and for the first 2 days of that I was still "zombie mom" but now it's really improving! I'm still sleepy, although when i DO lay down to take a nap i can't get to sleep. URGH! talk about frustrating! But the doctor said NOT to just toss them away and give up, so i'm hanging in there.
I'm not quite 'me' yet, my personality and ability to make people laugh have always been the best thing about me, and having lost that (for however long the zombie symptoms last) is hard. I find myself zoning out and just sitting alone, wanting to be alone because i don't feel like i'm me. I feel like i'm outside looking in. does anyone else feel this way? and if so, how long does it last?
I was always the one saying "toughen up! life can't get you down unless you LET it!" (and yes, this crow is a little tough to swallow!) When my brother, my hero, my best friend died suddenly 1 1/2 years ago, i guess it took most of the fight out of me. I was very wrong, life CAN get you down.
hopefully, this can help!
poster:WitchyOne
thread:65298
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