Posted by Salty_dog on September 11, 2003, at 12:01:14
In reply to Effexor and my Foggy Brain, posted by Mattsit on September 11, 2003, at 8:34:41
You where getting close to ending the side-effects that most of the people on Psycho-Babble have had. I can't speak for others, but, I have noticed severe side-effects for 4-7 days and then a different set of side-effects (less pronounced) thereafter.
Because you have stopped drinking recently, you are going to go through 1-2 years of withdrawl mentally, physically and emotionaly.
I know whence you come from. Hang in there. Don't drink and go to meetings. Wellbutrin will probably be a better choice if you need an anti-depressant. but, try to remember that the depression will pass with time as long as you don't drink. I you are experiencing highs and lows then it is defantly the alcohol dance, and anti-depressants may be a waste of time and Wellbutrin can be abused.
Once again, Hang in there, go to meetings and don't drink. If you drink, depression gets worse.
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