Posted by FaithT on February 26, 2005, at 7:50:51
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? » Minnie-Haha, posted by not2late4u on February 20, 2005, at 1:35:00
Hi Renee and Minnie~
I haven't been here in a little while.
I just wanted to say that I obviously agree with both of you ladies...Renee, I am SO proud of you, girl!Every word that you both posted is 100% true and from the heart in regard to Effexor and life in general. You know..sometimes, you have to take the bad with the good and vice versa. It is our own responsibility to weigh the pros and cons of ANY medicine that we put in our mouths. Yes, ofcourse with a knowledgable PSYCHIATRIST.
People...if you are taking these meds, and you are not seeing a psych, you're already headed in the wrong direction. A G.P. just doesn't have the knowledge and training that you need, while on these meds. YES, there are also some psychs. out there as well, that may not give proper care. If that is the case, then change Dr.'s!
AGAIN, be your own advocate people! If you feel like something isn't working, then change it. If you feel like Effexor is the wrong med. for you, giving you bad side effects, making you anxious, then speak to you PSYCH. about switching.
YES, it can be done. Renee weaned off of it successfully...Read her journal. I previously weaned off of it, but made the choice to go back on at a later date. Why? Because it works VERY well for me, after almost 3 years. No, I did NOT have any lasting effects when I weaned off...not everyone does, Yes, some do, and I am not denying that.
I am not a scientist, and I can not provide clinical data showing you that chemical imbalances DO occur in the brain, when severely depressed. However, I can tell you that it's the obvious truth in my case. When you evolve into a clinical depression for whatever reason, MANY people can not bring themselves out of it on their own. I am one of them, and I still thank God for Effexor. Without it, I would still be curled up in a dark room, unable to care for myself, husband and child. With it, I have sunshine again. Who wouldn't be thankful for that?
Best wishes to you all in your journey,
Faith~
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