Posted by CEK on July 5, 2006, at 18:56:01
In reply to Effexor ruined my life., posted by ROBinLA on July 5, 2006, at 17:15:25
I know what you are talking about. I took it for 6 years stopping and trying different ADs in between but always had to go back to it. I lived in a la di da di dee world while on it. No drive, no ambition, no urge to change anything or live life. I just existed. I felt no pleasure and did not enjoy doing anything. I lived in a fog. My brain was in it too because I couldn't really think about things anymore and couldn't concentrate on even reading or learning a new card game. I was duh. Instead of making changes to make me happy, I would just go with the flow and do nothing to help break the depression. The med wasn't doing it either, but I felt more stable. Still fighting the depression, but I just wish the pdoc would give me a stimulant. Something that would lift my mood and give me motivation and ambition. It sucks to let life fly by you and not take part in it. I'm sorry that it took you so long to come out of the fog and see things clearer. You're still young though. Things aren't too late for you. Don't let it get you down. Now that you can fight for what you want without the med, go for it. Don't look back. It will defeat you and keep you down. I wish you the best.
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