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Re: Should I begin the weaning process? » Emma Smith

Posted by Doctor Feel Good on March 5, 2004, at 17:56:59

In reply to Should I begin the weaning process?, posted by Emma Smith on March 4, 2004, at 21:59:57

Exercise. Alot of gyms with give you a free trainer for signing up, who can discuss better eating. Working out, and eating good food every 2-3 hours is proven to make someone more lean. i.e. piece of chicken, scoop of rice, generous portion of veggies.

> I'm very new to taking antidepressants, as Effexor XR is the only one I have taken. I take it for anxiety and mild depression. I believe the depression stemmed from a lot of stressors and life changes. I had thoughts of suicide and overall irratibility as well as "anxiety attacks". My doctor started me on Effexor XR (I'm now taking 75mg) back in July 2003.
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> In the beginning, I felt wonderful. It was as if I finally had my life back. With such a supportive husband and two wonderful young children, I really wanted to be myself again. Of course I want to be "drug-free", so I wonder when I should try life without Effexor. My life has changed a lot in the last 6 months. Great changes. A feel a lot more stable than I ever have been. The doctor said he would like to see me on the drug 9 months and then we would talk.
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> However.....I feel this drug has contributed to a weight gain that I DO NOT want!! I'm looking for opinions as to what would be a good way to taper off of this drug. Honestly, some of the stories terrify me. I was thinking of starting to take the dose every other day for awhile. Is this a good place to start?
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> Thanks so much for any advice you have!


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