Posted by rainyday on February 16, 2004, at 13:03:25
In reply to Re: Advice, Support, Help, Thanks, posted by Sebastian on February 16, 2004, at 11:49:45
I am still pursuing the correct mix of meds (for me right now it's effexor xr, buspar, and xanax). As I am a recovering alcoholic my docs don't want me on benzos due to their addictive qualities. My experience and also my sister's (who has 10 years'+ experience on many different meds) is that the perfect combination that will fix you up for life just does not exist. It a much more dynamic process, especially for me. I was on paxil for 2 years, then it stopped working. Then celexa, which worked sometimes and then not others. Then it would work after a hiatus. It's a lot of fine tuning and really noticing how you are doing on any given day. The first good days I had on effexor made me wonder if I felt better or was going into a manic episode. So, my advice for what it's worth is to work closely with your p-doc; be straight about your habits (i.e. if you drink while on most meds you will find that your symptoms are much, much worse). Not drinking is one of the best things you can do for yourself now and long term. Best of luck and keep posting.
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