Posted by jujube on September 24, 2004, at 7:50:41
In reply to Re: Thanks all - I'm done., posted by jerrympls on September 23, 2004, at 22:10:33
No, Jerry, you are not a whiner. I have to tell you that when I was on Effexor XR (just went off of it two weeks ago), I felt the same way. I didn't matter what I did, I was just going through the motions. I have never had a problem motivating myself (well, maybe a slight problem once in a while when I am experiencing really bad PMS), but the last few months that I was on Effexor, I just didn't care and it was starting to get to me. I couldn't figure what was going on with me, but I knew I didn't like it. I am not trying to scare you (and I am truly sorry if I am). All I am saying is that you need to take charge, and tell your doctor how you are really feeling, and discuss the possibility that maybe Effexor is not quite doing it. If the Concerta does not agree with you (shaky hands, etc.), then the doctor needs to identify an alternative. If you think Effexor XR is not giving you the boost you need, then you need to be assertive and get the doctor to discuss alternative meds or a more suitable augmentation strategy. ADs are supposed to help us get back on our feet so that we can begin the real work of recovery (i.e., therapy, exercise, improved diet, socializing). This is your life that is being dealt with here, not the doctor's. Assert yourself as a patient (and ultimately as a consumer). Your doctor works for you! I mean, would you go back to a mechanic or re-hire a contractor who did not do the work to your satisfaction? I certainly wouldn't. In the meantime, if you haven't already done so, talk to someone on the alternatives board about natural supplementation that might possibily help address the adhedonia. I am only now starting to explore natural remedies, but I think there may be things that can help. Hang in there, be assertive and take control. Take good care Jerry.
Tamara
> On the topic of anhedonia - I just went to see Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. It was a great movie - but I just felt plain throughout the whole movie. UGH!
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> Am a too much of a whiner??
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