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Posted by obsidian on March 28, 2010, at 0:32:37
guilt
extremely negative opinion of self
crying
suicidal ideation (don't worry, it's not the dangerous kind)
extremely sensitivebut perhaps...I'm just a realist
Posted by obsidian on March 28, 2010, at 0:46:04
In reply to current symptoms, posted by obsidian on March 28, 2010, at 0:32:37
slight paranoia
that's the funnest one of all...not really
Posted by floatingbridge on March 28, 2010, at 2:29:34
In reply to current symptoms, posted by obsidian on March 28, 2010, at 0:32:37
Or Catholic gone awry?
Personally, I'd trade in the realist card any day--haven't been able to yet.
Maybe I need to upgrade my membership--like American Express platinum--to finally get those realist perks.
Besides an appreciation of irony....
Posted by rnny on March 28, 2010, at 23:42:37
In reply to Re: current symptoms » obsidian, posted by floatingbridge on March 28, 2010, at 2:29:34
Symptoms:
Wanting to get even
Anger
Despair
Loneliness
Anxiety
Posted by floatingbridge on March 29, 2010, at 0:04:56
In reply to current symptoms, posted by obsidian on March 28, 2010, at 0:32:37
Oh. Sid, am I dense. After reading rnny's post, I get your intent. Sorry for my flippancy.
Hmmm. Maybe I should say cognitive impairment for now and leave it at that.
Well, then there's anxiety.
Transient sadness.
low-grade fear.
fatigue.
transient but intense feelings of pointlessness and emptiness.
avoidance of intimacy by over-friendliness (odd, eh?)
general on-going efforts to avoid feelings and the here-and-now in general by obsessive pursuit of trivial, disconnected activities.
This has been a good week.
Posted by obsidian on March 29, 2010, at 0:58:07
In reply to Re: current symptoms » obsidian, posted by floatingbridge on March 29, 2010, at 0:04:56
it's alright, don't worry about it
I've always got a sense of humorthis is really hitting me hard, I'd call it depression, but it also could be because I am just such an *ssh*l*
could be effexor withdrawal, but again, there's the *ssh*l* theory
I'll give it another week, see how I feel
thanks,
sid
Posted by Dinah on March 29, 2010, at 9:01:18
In reply to Re: current symptoms » floatingbridge, posted by obsidian on March 29, 2010, at 0:58:07
I vote for effexor withdrawal. Psych meds are odd because I think we tend to personalize the side effects.
Give it some time, Sid. You'll get there.
Posted by obsidian on March 29, 2010, at 18:27:14
In reply to Re: current symptoms » obsidian, posted by Dinah on March 29, 2010, at 9:01:18
thanks, I called my T, nice to know he's there.
I had the worst nightmare yesterday. It felt incredibly real, I was incredibly lost in it, wanted to move, but couldn't. I couldn't get my thoughts together, couldn't trust my mind, needed to be somewhere, but couldn't get out, couldn't move. ..and there was that feeling that I was a very bad person.
It was horrible, frightening. It took me a bit to recover after I woke up.I think I need to take time off, and soon.
thanks,
sid
Posted by floatingbridge on March 29, 2010, at 20:50:36
In reply to Re: current symptoms » Dinah, posted by obsidian on March 29, 2010, at 18:27:14
Hi Sid,
Ugh. I think effexor withdrawal says it all. That was awful for me.
Your nightmare sounds awful, too. Amazing what a powerful experience dreams can create. I'm glad you're glad your t is there. We all need someone in our corner.
Are you cross-tapering?
Posted by obsidian on March 30, 2010, at 21:44:11
In reply to Re: current symptoms » obsidian, posted by floatingbridge on March 29, 2010, at 20:50:36
no, just tapering down, hoping for lamictal to be the major player....meanwhile, I am having some serious difficulties
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