Posted by Karen44 on August 4, 2006, at 20:45:01
In reply to Re: Medications the whole answer and what about li, posted by wacky on August 4, 2006, at 9:36:32
> I have learned so much on this site - in such a short time. It has inspired me to take charge of my own care - and helped push me to make a final decision to start weaning off Effexor. Now that I've made the decision, I have a sense of determination to feel good without meds. I may be in denial - but - I'm very determined to give it a try for at least 3-6 months. 12 years ago, I was in the same spot - and went AMA (against medical advice) and went cold off everything. It turns out that I was fine - no dips, etc. Granted I had been on the meds for 2-3 years (and it's only been 1 year this time) - but the point is how much my determination affected the outcome. At least I attribute my "take charge" attitude partially to the success. I lasted 12 years before having a relapse which was induced by a boyfriend breaking up (in a very cruel way) with me.
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> Anyway, now I have that same "take charge" feeling - maybe it's a little rebellious (which is the real ME), so I believe I will be not just fine - but good. I haven't felt rebellious since I first started realizing I was depressed in mid 05.
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> I am grateful that this site is here - as it provides a wealth of information - in understandable language.
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> Thanks!
Okay; I wasn't planning on writing anything anymore, but "wacky" your post has me concerned. When I stopped my Parnate, I did not go cold turkey, and I started on some other meds, Lamictal and 5 mg. of Moban at night. I am going up to 50 mg. of Lamictal as of tomorrow; I don't know about you, but I know that when I try to convince myself I am not depressed, it only lasts for so long. I could probably go for a number of months, but it would take it's toll in other ways. I have a bunch of issues that were put aside and never dealth with a number of years ago, and I sort of did okay over the years; just ignored and avoided certain things. Don't want to go into detail. I know that someday, maybe again I won't need medication. I went for over 10 years without medications. I don't know your situation, but you sound like your intent is to gut it out. It has never worked for me; are you sure you want to do this.I am going to be continuing with my psychiatrist; it will not be easy; lots that I would like to avoid; lots that leaves me feeling like crap; lots that leaves me angry with myself and with it easier to project that anger onto others; easier to get angry than scared; easier to ge angry than afraid to trust. Hope all are well.
Karen
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