Posted by Noa on May 27, 2000, at 15:50:19
In reply to Re: What do you guys think of Freud?-, posted by SLS on May 27, 2000, at 15:20:09
Scott, thank you so much for asking. I am doing much better lately. I would attribute it to being on this dose of thyroid hormones for a month and a half, and to having lowered the effexor xr from 375 to 300, and raising the serzone from 225 to 300. I feel more tired with the higher serzone, but not enough to be very bothered by it. I like being on the lower dose of effexor, because my sleep is so much better (also thanks to the increased serzone) and I have a lot less, in fact, almost none, of the weird neuromotor fidgetiness, myoclonus, agitation, etc. Occasionally, as I am resting before sleep, I still get this feeling of nerve impulse that feels like it travels along the nerves toward the extremities, and is released with a kind of extension of hands, toes, etc., accompanied by feelings of sort of anxiety, and by an impulsive shout/groan/exclamation. It seems tic-like in some ways. It used to happen frequently, but now only once in a while, maybe once a day. Same with foot/leg shaking, finger wiggling, etc.--happens, but less often, and less intensely (none of these things occurred prior to effexor or ssris).
I consider this to be a medication holding pattern right now. It is ok, I am feeling much better, but it isn't perfect. I want to stay on it for a while. If depression worsens, my next step is to change the stimulant--probably to adderall--for a period to see how that is.
Scott, I will answer your other question this way: although I know I am probably being irrational about this, I have a small amount of paranoia about the idea that someone who knows me might see my posts here and I would like very much for this to remain a part of my world where I can have at least some control over privacy. I have revealed quite a lot about myself except my profession and specific location. At this point I would prefer to keep it that way. I know the odds are that it is unlikely for someone I know to read this, but this way I can maintain a perception of safety, which frees me to communicate meaningfully here.
And, Carol Ann, no, this doesn't mean I am someone famous! :0 )
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