Posted by AprilTwo on December 23, 2003, at 21:18:52
feel like I wanna lay down and DIE...the depression has gotten worse and this dizziness has, too. Don't get me wrong, I'm NOT suicidal...just a figure of speech to show you how bad this drug is making me feel. My family is not supportive and I'm alone here. I see my doctor in the morning for medication reevaluation and refill of this Effexor XR he's had me on for three months. I was on Zoloft prior to that for several years and it seems as though it just stopped working, so he tried me on Lexapro...which made me tired...then this. The brain shivers ARE HORRIBLE and I find I get them even if I'm a couple hours late taking it in the day because my body starts withdrawing THAT QUICK. Let me describe the brain shivers for those who don't know or may be confused (although I suspect I'm not alone here): Upon turning your head (or your whole body)you feel as though your brain ~stays put~ only for a micro second...then tries to catch up but only in a stuttering, stop/start motion, accompanied by a staccato 'zzt zzt zzt' with each stop. The 'zzzzzt' you can actually feel/hear in your head. It is an electric sort of vertigo and I think some people feel it in their hands and fingers. Whats really concerned me the past couple of days, is that I've taken the medicine ON SCHEDULE and I'm experiencing it. I'm really concerned...I really feel as though I'd have to be hospitalized if he took me off of it because of the severe withdrawal symptoms it causes. Being a single mom of two...I can't handle feeling that way. Dr. Bob, if you could help also I would be very appreciative...I'm feel very alone/scared right now. To add fuel to the fire, I've got a fever of 100.5 with bronchitis and am taking Amoxicillin (started yesterday). I've been trying to get my 17 month old daughter well for the last month with RSV, sinus infections, etc., and unfortunately I picked it up. Could the fact that I'm sick contribute to the 'brain shivers'...like perhaps my body isnt absorbing it correctly or something? Any feedback, experience or advice would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thanks bunches~
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