Posted by Dim_Light_Shining on August 22, 2006, at 20:37:24
In reply to Re: Can someone post a true hands down meds saved, posted by invisibleman15010 on August 22, 2006, at 18:46:55
Hi,
I'm sorry to hear your experiences with meds have been disappointing overall. But don't give up, as new drugs are always under development...I really hope that something turns up to help you find lasting peace in your life.
I have had a really great experience with Effexor in the past. When I was in my first year of university, I was deeply depressed and at times suicidal. I started taking Effexor and over the next few weeks it was like watching a miracle unfold...I felt so much better, even though I was on a low dose. Whether it was the drug, the cognitive-behavioural therapy I was doing or a change in my circumstances is hard to say, as all happened around the same time...I like to think it was a combination.
I just started taking Effexor again...I'd been off it for a few years and then everything came back. But I try to remind myself how well things turned out last time and try to stay hopeful.
Please try to stay hopeful too - I know how frustrating and discouraging it is. If you haven't already, you may want to look into counselling or cognitive-beahvioural therapy, as this has really helped me.
Hopefully this has provided some encouragement, or whatever else you need to hear right now. Please take good care of yourself and hang in there!
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