Posted by mdertinger on March 7, 2002, at 13:00:18
In reply to Thanks for the Sam-E Links, posted by sue doe on March 7, 2002, at 7:26:24
> Sam-E looks like it is worth a try. But believe me I won't try anything until I am certain that ALL previous meds are out of my systom.
> I am beginning my fifth day without my effexor. I had cut down on it until I quit.
> I am observing my mood-swings, brain-zaps, dizziness, etc. Trying to be an outside observer.
> I want to know the "natural" me, learning new ways to cope with stress. Stress has always been the culprit, causing me to go "hay-wire". Babble is my medication. I hope everyone will allow me to continue babbling!
>
> Sue Doe (Nym)Sue - AD medication is supposed to make you feel like the "healthy you". I wish you luck in getting off meds, but remember, if you have a significant chemical imbalance, no amount of de-stressing will make you feel better.
When I was a child and young teen, I was a confident, happy, outgoing kid. Once I started alcohol, drugs, and puberty hit, my chemical balance was altered. I struggled with feeling of low self esteem, low energy, blues, anxiety for 15 years until I tried AD's. During those 15 years, I went to a talk therapist once a week, and never felt better, even after learning de-stressing, anxiety control tips. I use them today in conjunction with meds.
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