Posted by Larry B. Piercy on October 14, 2003, at 19:15:49
In reply to Re: Effexor is a Great Drug!Online Petition!, posted by pasto on October 13, 2003, at 18:20:49
I was happy with effexor and paxil too - for awhile.
Then I begain to gain weight(40lbs + over 2 years), sleep alot, lost my passion for work and hobbies(and got fired because of "my lack of passion for my work")after 12 years with the same company.
I felt overall happy, but had no motivation to do anything. I look back at the last few years and I wasted them in a drugged stupor. Having no stress or anxiety came at too high a price.But the real issue begins when you reduce your dose, forget you pills on a business trip or stop all together. Anytime of "no stress" is paid for with side effects that would bring an elephant to its knees. 45 days later and the swhoosing noises when I move my eyes have finally left my ears for the most part. But the confusion, lack of concentration, and the HUGE frustration(that leads to unrealistic anger) is still there and I dont know if or when its ever going to get better...
oh and as a male - say goodbye to your sex life.
poster:Larry B. Piercy
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