Posted by Theodore on July 26, 2002, at 22:07:08
Hi out there!
I too am grateful for having this forum to share ideas and feelings...I started taking Effexor three days ago. Previousely, I have tried Zoloft and Paxil and honestly quit both because I couldn't comply with taking it everyday (I would forget, have sexual side effects, would party too hard the night before and not wake up until late the next day....you get the picture)and I would just feel better. I am in the third year of professional school and could not take feeling depressed, anxious, and self-loathing anymore..I couldn't see the point of living behind a happy mask the rest of my life. I finally had a break from school and saw my GP who prescribed Effexor. This time around I am taking my emotional/mental health more seriousely and am really trying to sort through the cognitive aspects of my illness...going all the way back to childhood. I guess I buy into the stigma of "being on meds" and would like to discontinue them once I get my life under control. My question is does this illness require life-long committment to med taking or can you lead a healthy, happy life afterwards? (I know this was longwinded and appreciate any responses!)
Theodore
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