Posted by olivia12 on September 6, 2010, at 14:07:03
So, I thought it would be a nice idea to start this thread--who are you and how did you end up on this site? I will start to muddle through this...I started with mental health when I was 14 y/o--developed an eating disorder. Many years later I was able to get over this terrible cycle with the help of Paxil. Loved that drug and stayed on it for some years. I managed to graduate from college with a degree in Allied Health and a minor in psych. I have been on Clonozampam and a bunch of anti-depressants throughout the years because I felt the quality of my life (and those around me) benefitted. I am currently only taking Effexor and I think I am ok with this med--no side effects at 75 mg. and I feel pretty ok. I would have loved to stay on Clonazapam and Paxil as they were the best drugs I have been on, however, it is always a trade-off--IMO, the better the drug, the worse the side effects. I lost my ex to suicide about 3 years ago--a sweet, but disturbed man left me with our 2 young girls--ages 2 and 3 when he passed. Thus that very mean post I left some weeks ago--no SS benefits and an invalid life insurance policy (suicide was a clause) kinda pissed me off. I went through many months so very sad and wondering how he could have taken his life when his little girls needed him. They were his world--he adored them as they did him, but apparently the pain that he felt was larger. I was blown away and overwhelmed to say the least--I still feel like this at times. However, I got through it and now consider myself pretty blessed. Thank God I had a great support network and a good degree that enables me to support our family. I now have a wonderful man in my life and my 2 litle gals that remind me of how precious what we have is. I stumbled on this site because I was interested in other's perspectives on anti-depressants--likely I was looking for a great one without side-effects--yeah, right;( Dr.Bob has created a very good site and I have learned much from being involved. So, that's my story and thanks for listening. I would love it if you guys would continue this link... Happy Labor Day to all:)
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