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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
Posted by Dinah on June 28, 2003, at 9:02:55
In reply to Is it effexor?, posted by sleepingbelle on June 28, 2003, at 2:14:13
Welcome to Babble, Belle. This site can be a bit confusing. It has several boards. This is Psychological Babble, dedicated to therapy and psychology.
Since your question has more to do with medications, I think you might get more answers on the medication board, Psycho-Babble, so I redirected it there for you. You can follow the links at the top of the page, or go directly to your post at
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030624/msgs/237683.html
You can also check out the other Babble Boards. Maybe join us on Social, for support and just being social.
Again welcome.
Dinah
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