Posted by mnsu44 on June 5, 2009, at 8:53:46
In reply to Re: Long Nardil Withdrawal, posted by caralyn192 on June 5, 2009, at 8:05:10
> Hey- I lost the weight two ways. First, I know I ate less because of the nausea. Second, most of the weight came off because I no longer craved chocolate! I had been eating a BIG bag of kisses almost every night. I am surprised I didn't look like a big Hershey Kiss! I have been slowly incorporating exercise into my life lately. It feels good and I know it helps me continue to lose.I am also really careful about what I eat. Being drug free for the first time in eight years has been so empowering. I feel totally in control. I only want healthy things in my body. I love it.
> I wish you well, the withdrawal was difficult, but as I look back on it, I am glad it was hard. I know now that medications will only be my last resort, after seeing how they took over my body and mind. I also must say that I couldn't have gotten better with out them though, I'm just glad I've been able to move forward.I still hope to avoid the nausea, but who knows what will be once I'm off the medicine completely. I completely understand the empowered feeling you speak of - being "drug free" for the first time in 17+ years is something I look forward to and know I'll have to work hard to obtain. I wonder what being on this medication for so many years has done to my body, my organs, etc. Although I may not be able to remain off medicine forever, at least I know I'll have other options that aren't as dangerous as Nardil and that alone is a good feeling.
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