Posted by BJL on October 3, 2003, at 17:33:06
In reply to Going off... Willie, BJL, Kim Di and all » KimberlyDi, posted by zinya on October 3, 2003, at 14:44:14
Zinya, that's exactly why I don't want to take Effexor anymore. My body has completely shut down. 3-1/2 years ago, I had energy like crazy. I was anxious and depressed, but I still had my energy. I started with Paxil and within the first month had gained 10 pounds, alot because I was soooo tired all of the time. I'm now currently 60+ pounds heavier, and I struggle just to get through daily activities and work. I want to feel normal again, even if it means being glum at times. I feel I am more depressed at this point being so heavy and out of shape. I am embarrassed by how I look, get frustrated because I can gain 3 pounds in a day, yet it takes me a week to work very hard and maybe lose one pound. People used to tease me because I seemed to "run" everywhere instead of walk. I had energy like crazy. Now I feel like I'm crawling. I really hate it.
I love this board because I have felt so alone, like no one in the world could understand what I've been going through. I'm tired of crying alone, and I do cry, A LOT! I just want to be normal. I don't want to be special, just normal. Thanks for all of the support everyone! - Bobbi -
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