Posted by suji on July 12, 2002, at 23:30:37
In reply to Re: Mirtazapine Effexor, posted by babak on July 12, 2002, at 20:11:18
I don't think these drugs would be likely to cancel each other out--but I can well imagine you being in a very painful place from possible interactions.... And I certainly understand about the washout problem...sometimes it's just not possible to go for any length of time with nothing.... Something ocurred to me, though, and that is the question of whether you might actually be better off slowly tapering down or off these medications, which don't seem to be doing you much good anyway. Of course, it's only advisable to do this with a supportive doc who can monitor what's going on...is a short hospital stay an option? Then you could get your meds stabilized in a safe environment (relatively speaking, that is).
Whatever you decide though, try being kind to yourself...try to recall even a tiny moment of pleasure, buy/find something that will awaken your senses like incense, flowers or a plant, a new music CD, even new, 100% cotton sheets for your bed--anything to stop staring at the TV, which only ever seems to make me feel much worse about myself.
Somehow, at some point, we have to just accept that our lives are worth something...even if we haven't a clue what it is...and go on from there. You might start by treating yourself to some little thing...no matter how tiny, as long as it touches some long-forgotten chord of joy. I promise you, it's there--your purpose for today is to begin to nurture it.
Be brave--you really and truly are worth it...
:=) (=:
suji
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