Posted by Kristi on June 2, 2001, at 19:58:46
In reply to Med-free, first time in 3 years., posted by mvaureen on June 2, 2001, at 2:08:03
Maureen,
I have totally, completely, 100 percent been were you are!!!!! I took prozac for about 3 years, then effexor for a few months... I hated that drug. Wow what it did to me. Even on it only a few months, I had the worst withdrawal symtoms. I would never recommend that to Anyone. On it, I just felt emotionless!!!! But, I also refuse to take any more AD's. I've had it... they have made me worse!!! I am still going to therapy... incorporated a major excersise plan into my life, and I take vitamin B complex(that is amazing for my energy level)..... but I really no what you mean. At least the way I feel now.... feels like "me".... and I'm used to it. Those drugs changed me and I didn't like it! I have been drug free for about 3 months now... and I really feel great. Hang in there, and let me know how your doing. Take care, Kristi
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> This board has beed a life-saver for me. I feel very lucky to have discovered it. Here's my situation: I was on Effexor for three years along with two years of therapy with a good counselor. My p-doc recommended I stop Effexor when I expressed that I was feeling apathetic, detached, and very lethargic. Actually, I thought he was more concerned with my weight. I still think that, to be honest. After three to four frightening weeks of withdrawal, I went to see my doctor. He gave me "the look!" He had no clue as to the withdrawal symptoms. I was allergic to the AD he gave me to assist me in weaning off of Effexor. He didn't figure that out either. He's obviously clueless, and I feel drained and without much to rely on when it comes to medicine. I'll be going back to therapy soon. I'm feeling rather sad most of the time because I can't figure the my brain-body dichotomy, Seratonin Sydrome. I don't want to discourage those who need the meds, but I wonder how many people are out there who feel like I do about SSRI's? I admit it's a bit ironic that I had the double whammy of a severe allergic reaction to taking Wellbutrin to lessen the withdrawal from Effexor! However, who's to trust? Drugs are out by personal choice [I hate the side effects and withdrawal]. Who's been where I am? Maureen
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