Posted by lorily on July 13, 2004, at 18:13:03
In reply to Re: Does Effexor work, posted by Atticus on July 13, 2004, at 16:55:24
Atticus,
I'm so happy that you're out of Hell and here with us. I feel badly that you had to lose so much to get here, but you're here. I have read postings about a med that does what effexor does without the side effects and withdrawals. I've been coming to this site about 2 weeks, so if you look back to around the 27th of June you will run across it, I'm sure. I don't think it's out just yet here in the US, and I think it starts with a C.
I was taking depakote, trazadone before the effexor. I refused to believe I really needed an AD and finally, finally just agreed to it. I am also a recovering alcoholic and struggling for years. I only was able to get a grip on my recovery after relieving the depression. I did not realize how depressed I was until I wasn't depressed. In just days of taking effexor I felt better. I was getting these tingling feelings in my jaw that reminded of my mescaline days years and years ago, and realized that tingling was from smiling!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By all means stay right where you are, as I mentioned, I decided to try to do without only after very serious consideration. The frustration the doctor put me through did give me a good push I must say.
I'm so happy for you that you are feeling better. Welcome to life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
poster:lorily
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