Posted by sleepingbelle on June 28, 2003, at 2:14:13
After suffering depression and trying several meds, I was given effexor. At first I was pleased that the crying jags and the suicidal thougths seemed to disappear but everytime I thought I could go off the medicine, I would miss a day and feel like it was my worst day of depression.
Now I do not cry all the time or think about suicide but I have gained 60 pounds, get up at least twice a night, wake with puffy feet and hands, spend money with no concern and charge up every card to the max, have no energy and take at least two naps a day but I am not depressed...
Now I am trying to wean myself off, but I feel like pins and needles are covering my body and bugs are crawling and biting me. I am going to get through this and be strong. Any advice?
I have my benadryl in hand for the itches.I just do not want the tears and feelings of no self worth to sneak in to my thoughts.
Thanks for hearing me out. I have never written on a post before so it seems odd to share with total strangers but I am open to other's wisdom and experience
poster:sleepingbelle
thread:237651
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