Posted by jannbeau on July 26, 2002, at 10:32:50
In reply to Re: Feeling terrible. » jannbeau, sly, Gabbi Lynn, posted by xena on July 26, 2002, at 0:18:08
> Xena, why do you feel that you owe friends an explanation for not having a drink? I thought that in this day and time, the right to refuse an alcoholic drink was implicit in social etiquette. It's nobody's business why you have decided not to indulge! If you have to tell them anything, how about something like "I'm trying to clean up my nutritional act and alcohol contains no known nutrients, just empty calories?" Just an idea! An old standby is to order a drink and nurse it through the evening.
With regards to the antihistamines: I have noticed that it depends on what antihistamine I take. For instance, I cannot take "sedating" antihistamines like Benadryl or other OTC antihistamines, because they seem to exacerbate the sedation I get with Effexor-I don't wake up really until about four pm if I take a Benadryl at bedtime. However, I don't have any problem with Claritin or Allegra, both of which are nonsedating prescription antihistamines. That's just my personal experience. Others might have other experiences or advice.
Cheers,
jannbeau
I am not taking any other meds, except for the advil, as I mentioned above to get rid of my headaches. I do have seasonal allergies, but have not taken any antihistamines since I have started on Effexor. Would there be a problem if I did? Once in a while my allergies hit me pretty bad.
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> I don't plan on giving up on Effexor yet, because I do notice a change in myself, even though I have only been taking it since Monday. The side effects are not serious enough to deter me. I used to wonder if life was really worth all of this hassle, I kind of felt dead inside. Now, even though I don't sleep very well, I find it easier to get up in the morning, and I enjoy going outside. I don't lock myself up in front of the tv or in my room and wallow away. I don't sit around and beat up on myself, and tell myself how insignificant, stupid, and how much I hate myself anymore. (I don't know how silly this sounds) And it feels really good.
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> I will definitely try the Peppermint Oil for my queasy stomach, and sleepness nights! I really appreciate that tip, and I will let you know how it works out for me.
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> Was it not difficult for any of you to explain to friends why you were unable to have a drink or two while out for dinner, or any other social events, without telling them you are on AD's? At this point, I really don't feel comfortable having to explain that I can not drink because of the medication I am on, as that would lead up to more questions about why I am taking them etc. etc.
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