Posted by antigua3 on January 2, 2008, at 7:17:45
In reply to Re: What to say to my Doctor??, posted by refluxxrabbit on December 29, 2007, at 0:59:52
This belongs on the med board probably, but I tried Effexor and it was helpful for a couple of years. It did numb me, but at the time I think that was what I needed. Once I got better and complained, my pdoc switched me to Cymbalta, which was so much less numbing for me, and this year he added Lyrica. Best combo I've ever been on. I'm productive, feel and experience happiness.
Don't underestimate how important it is to understand how badly you can feel after you come off the Pink Cloud. It's totally natural, and makes you want to reach for the substance you abused, but the more time you get under your belt the better you will feel. It's not easy, I know that, but take it from me and others here, it does get better.
The most important thing you need now is a steady sleep. It will do wonders. Not the sleep that the substance brings, but perhaps a little help from a pdoc can help you get steady.
And remember, you deserve a doctor who applauds what you are trying to do, and not one who makes you feel like a junkie.
good luck,
antigua
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