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Re: Need to see some success stories- Phil

Posted by Tina P on February 21, 2003, at 21:45:05

In reply to Re: Need to see some success stories- Phil, posted by sjb on February 21, 2003, at 9:47:25

I've had very few success stories to share in my life (obviously coming from someone who has suffered with clinical depression) but one thing's for sure: Without my antidepressants I don't know where I'd be today. I spent many years blaming my sadness on the blows life had hit me with, until finally realizing that the depression was way out of control. First I took Paxil, which worked wonderfully, but caused weight gain. Then I tried Welbutrin, hoping it would put an end to the weight gain, but it made me very dizzy and nauseous, so I went back to the Paxil. Finally, my doc switched me to Effexor and after giving it a few weeks to build up in my system, I think it might be the one for me. Of course, now I really need to lose some weight, which is pretty depressing!!!!!! But seriously, I consider my experience with mental illness and medication to be a success story. Please try not to let all the horror stories on these message boards discourage you. There is a light at the end of the tunnel! You just have to keep heading for the end of the tunnel!


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