Posted by gadchik on December 27, 2011, at 7:22:00
In reply to Re: I can't remember if I took my meds, but, posted by Phillipa on December 26, 2011, at 18:40:35
phillipa,I hate to admit this,but,some of my hubbys family that we hadnt seen in 15yrs were coming to see us.I looked at myself and suddenly realized I had gained 35lbs!I looked bloated,and exercise didnt have the same effect on me while i took zoloft.also, my rls was worse,and I craved carbs and sweets.I wasnt on a high dose,only 25mg,but for 2years.My hubby said just give it a shot,it wont kill you to taper(i was more worried about the withdrawal than anything)My pdoc said to try it and see what i felt like.so i cut it in half for 2 or 3 weeks,until i stopped feeling dizzy. then i did every other day for 2 or 3 weeks,then i just took 12.5mg whenever i felt real dizzy.the time btw doses got longer and longer,then i completely stopped.I have lost 25lbs,but i am hiking 3 to 7 miles most days.Cant seem to lose the last 10lbs.I feel happy tho.I think I worry just a little more than I did on zoloft,but i have to be fit or i'm miserable.But,if I know Im getting depressed,it usually is something that happens externally,unexpected,where I would have a new normal to deal with,then I would restart the zoloft,remeron everyday, in a heartbeat.Your sanity is worth it!
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The words are purposes.
The words are maps.
I came to see the damage that was done
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