Posted by antigua on February 25, 2004, at 15:09:27
In reply to Re: Efexor XR - Long Term Withdrawal - Lizzy, posted by Lizzy7711 on February 23, 2004, at 21:18:02
I've been on Effexor since last June (8 mnonths or so). It took several months and upping the dose to 150 for me to even feel affected. I just felt numb and tired all the time. Like I said, I'm going to 225 because I felt I was sliding and feeling more depressed.
Yes, at least for me, the patience and calmness I feel is ongoing. Even my PMS is easier, which was always my worst time (as it is for so many of us, I assume). I just feel calmer. I exercise too, which has helped my blood pressure, which calms me down, etc., etc.
My husband told me something interesting last night. He was driving our 11-yr old daughter home from basketball practice and they were discussing what I should give up for Lent. First of all, I thought why are they deciding for me?? I thought it was kind of strange, but my daughter said, "Hey, I was going to say she could give up cussing at cars, but mom doesn't do that anymore. She never yells at cars at all anymore." I didn't realize this, but she did, so the changes that we make have broader benefits that we sometimes can see. It made me feel good to know that there were outward signs that I am much calmer. Happier? I don't know, but definitely more patient w/my kids.
antigua
poster:antigua
thread:104118
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20040223/msgs/317593.html