Posted by frenchy on March 29, 2001, at 7:41:21
I am fine. I did not take my 37.5 mg dose yesterday. Definitely I'm more relaxed/calm. My pulse rate is back to normal (60). No more sweats. No problem with it stopping it after 7 days.
I really do believe that the main positve effect of Effexor on me was/is its ability to suppress my worrying to a level that did not bother me by surfacing as often. I think I need to learn to say to myself and believe, "I decide not to worry about this."
In time and maybe therapy I'll be better at relaxing and worry less.
If Effexor had not the ill side effects on me (your mileage will certainly differ from mine), I'd most likely be addicted to its beneficial effects, ie: clearer headed and less worried. And I did actually loose weight in one week! 10 pounds! Yes, I did not eat as much or drink fluids as much and my metabolism had increased. By the way, the clearer headed I refer to, is similar to having taken a nice long walk and arriving with a nice oxygenated mind and body. I suppose I should try exercise instead!
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