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Posted by Dinah on August 24, 2002, at 22:25:42
She's having computer problems and can't post right now, but she's doing OK.
Dreamer, she says she'll hang on if you do.
And I'm sure she'll be back soon.
Hooray!
Thinking of your Gabbi Gabbi.
Dinah
Posted by ~~tabitha~~ on August 24, 2002, at 22:33:45
In reply to Gabbi says Hello Hello, posted by Dinah on August 24, 2002, at 22:25:42
Wait just a cotton-pickin' minute. If she's having computer problems, then did this message come thru mental telepathy? Alien telegraph? Crop circles?
Posted by Dinah on August 24, 2002, at 22:38:42
In reply to Re: Gabbi says Hello Hello » Dinah, posted by ~~tabitha~~ on August 24, 2002, at 22:33:45
Should have been more clear. She's having babble specific computer problems with posting and passwords and such. :) And my fill in responsibilities don't include any of that, so I am of no help. :(
I'm sure she'd love to hear from you.
Or I could claim telepathy. That would be cool.
Posted by Dinah on August 24, 2002, at 22:52:09
In reply to Re: Sorry, I'm sleep deprived :), posted by Dinah on August 24, 2002, at 22:38:42
Where has the old gang gone?
Of course I have no room to talk. I've been so busy working lately that my brain is empty after and I can't seem to banter.
Hope you guys are well.
Posted by ~~tabitha~~ on August 25, 2002, at 5:40:24
In reply to Gabbi is accounted for, but where is Ted?, posted by Dinah on August 24, 2002, at 22:52:09
claim crop circles dear, much cooler. I'll drop her an email.
Posted by Ted on August 25, 2002, at 15:37:02
In reply to Gabbi is accounted for, but where is Ted?, posted by Dinah on August 24, 2002, at 22:52:09
I'm here. My head is just spinning from the zoloft withdrawl. :-(
Those with experience understand I'm sure.
I am actually rather, well, how do I say it? Overwhelmed (to quote Gabbi). I really was wondering whether my absense of posts would be noticed, and, Dinah, you're the one. Thanks a bunch for boosting my ego. :-)
Ted
Posted by Dinah on August 25, 2002, at 18:58:53
In reply to Re: Gabbi is accounted for, but where is Ted?, posted by Ted on August 25, 2002, at 15:37:02
Good to hear from you. :)
Oh, I remember the days of Luvox withdrawal with a distinct lack of fondness. I was clever enough to decide to go off all meds at once including Klonopin and Depakote. So in addition to the twirlies (I think that's Susan's word for it? sorry if I'm not giving correct credit here) and wooziness and electric zaps, I had the added fun of temporal lobe perception problems.
Remember the sage words of advice at a time like this. Taper, taper, taper.
P.S. Caffeine in large doses really helped my recent Effexor withdrawals and kept me somewhat functional. Of course your mileage may vary, etc. etc.
Dinah
Posted by Ted on August 25, 2002, at 21:56:32
In reply to Re: Ted!!!! » Ted, posted by Dinah on August 25, 2002, at 18:58:53
Hi Dinah,
> Good to hear from you. :)
Thanks. I like your enthusiasm; I just wish I felt like I liked it, if you know what I mean.
(BTW: Did Gabbi set you up with this topic or anything? Just asking; be honest.)
> So in addition to the twirlies (I think that's Susan's word for it? sorry if I'm not giving correct credit here) and wooziness and electric zaps ...
I just have dizzy, throbbing tinnitus. I feel like a swarm of bees is in my head, and every once in a while, they all bump into once side at once.
Ugggh.
> Remember the sage words of advice at a time like this. Taper, taper, taper.
Oh, I did. I did indeed. In weeks, starting from a 200 mg daily zoloft dose, I dropped to
150
100
50
25
25 every other day
and now ZERO.I'm beginning to wonder if I should go to 12.5 mg every day, then every other day...
> P.S. Caffeine in large doses really helped my recent Effexor withdrawals and kept me somewhat functional. Of course your mileage may vary, etc. etc.
Sorry -- can't do that. Caffeine makes me particularly loopy. I have to keep my sleep on schedule, just like my depakote and my wellbutrin, or I'm afraid I will end up in the country club again. Actually, that sounds like a good idea -- I feel like I want a break from reality. :-)
Thanks for the words of encouragement.
Ted
Posted by Dinah on August 25, 2002, at 22:39:29
In reply to Re: Ted!!!! » Dinah, posted by Ted on August 25, 2002, at 21:56:32
>
> I'm beginning to wonder if I should go to 12.5 mg every day, then every other day...
>Yes, do. I did that with Effexor. I threw out half the capsule for a couple of days, then went to every other day, then every few days whenever I felt lousy. After that all that was left was some grogginess, slight dizziness etc.
I know caffeine can be a powerful drug in itself. And we certainly wouldn't want you to end up anyplace unpleasant. :) I avoid it like the plague sometimes, but other times it keeps me going. I admire your insistance on a proper regimen. I'm sure it would do me good. Right now I'm working long long hours and staying up half the night. I know I'll pay for it later.
It really is good to see you on the board again. No matter how you feel, you still sound charming. I was just thinking after reading your post above, that we could use a lot more men like you in the world. You remind me a bit of my husband. (And no matter what I might say sometimes, that's a compliment.)
Very sincerely (and I'm always honest),
Dinah
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