Posted by allnatural on January 29, 2003, at 11:04:35
In reply to Re: Will I ever be normal again?, posted by mikhail99 on January 28, 2003, at 17:32:46
> > Been on Celexa, Buspar and Paxil and was switched to Effexor XR a week ok. I have decided to quit. I can't take the weird feelings anymore. I don't know what was worse - depression or the side effects of medication.
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> > Has anyone quit and begun to feel normal again?
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> Well, there's the old joke about defining normal...but I don't think that's what you're after.
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> I've tried to quit antidepressants and have felt ok for a time but then something always happens to send me spiraling into depression or anxiety. You said you only did the Effexor a week? You should really try it for a few weeks, 4-6 to see if the side effects don't go away. And what kind of side effects are you having? Have you talked to your doctor about it?
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> Sorry for all the questions, I just hate giving advice until I can have every last little detail. :-)
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> Take care,
> Mik
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> I have not spoken to my doctor - not much trust there. However, I have an appointment within a couple of weeks. The side effects were awful - irritability, hand swelling, nausea, and major fatigue. I just couldn't take it. Too much dopamine for me.
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