Posted by Cam W. on May 20, 2001, at 3:53:31
In reply to Re: Neuroscion, et al » Cam W., posted by medlib on May 20, 2001, at 1:29:53
Medlib - Hi there. Long time no talk to. I hope that you are doing better; you deserve it. It sounds like you have one wonderful daughter.
This is the first time I have gone on short term disability for this silly depression thing. I am currently taking 262.5mg of Effexor XR daily and have been taking the drug for 10 weeks now. I may ask to have it increased to 300mg daily at my next pdoc appointment, as the last 37.5mg increase a week ago has given me much more energy (but I'd like a little more).
I really doubt that I will add back the Wellbutrin and hope that the norepinephrine-reuptake blocking action of the Effexor XR will be enough. It is still a wait and see thing, though. The only thing that hasn't responded to the Effexor is my energy level, but I am hoping that the energy will return with time.
I think that I am going to return to work a week or two after the anniversary date of Suz's death (June 5). My wife and I are planning to take our younger daughter to the mountains for a few days, just to get away from the phone, computer, etc. We just want to walk in the mountains and relax in the hot springs.
Scott and I can get into these meds and mechanisms quite deeply, can't we. Although, I won't be satisfied until I win our nature/nuture argument, which has been running over a year now. ;^) Actually, we learn more from having this disagreement, so maybe I don't want it to end.
Take care and I look forward to reading more of your posts - Cam
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