Posted by teachermom on June 6, 2001, at 8:12:33
Hello all. This is the first time for me to post. I have been reading these posts for about 3 months now. That's when I first taking effexor. I have been suffering from depression for about 6 years now. I knew something was wrong, but I didn't want to admit it. I have a family history of depression. I tried to say it was all an excuse for all the women in my family. I was going to different. It all came to head when I had thoughts of suicide. I would tell my husband not to worry about me and then the next moment I was at the medicine cabinet contimplating what I should take to make it all feel better. I finally called the doctor and she immediately put me on effexor. i had all the side effects, but I knew that I had to hang on or I would be right back where I was. I have a wonderful family that have supported me through this all. All the women in my life are all on meds and now I am too. I would not trade this feeling for anything. i have read some real negative post. I know that effexor is not for everyone and I hope that those of you who it did not work for can finally find something that works. Sorry this is so long. Thanks for your time.
poster:teachermom
thread:65532
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