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Posted by kenogirl777 on April 13, 2005, at 23:43:52
Hello,
This is my first post to this board. My name is Sonia and I am 32. I am again taking Effexor XR after being off of it for 4 months. I just stopped taking it because I thought I could beat my depression and anxiety. I was so wrong. I didn't experience any major withdrawal symtoms but I was very very depressed and I was constantly thinking suicidal thoughts enough that I checked myself into the hospital.
Effexor XR helped my depression and anxiety when I was on it. I was taking the 150 mg. I lost weight, I did have recurrent headaches, night sweats and lots of vivid dreams. It made me feel calm and not so manic. I still stay indoors alot and I keep to myself alot and this is not easy for me because I have 2 children, ages 9 and 7 who are enery balls! I really have no ambition and I just live day to day. I am also going through a divorce because my husband says that I will never be happy. We have been married 10 years! Plus he wants custody of the kids because of my "mental issues". I feel so alone and I feel ashamed because I feel like such a "loser" I guess that is why I went to the doctor again to get back on my meds because of all that is happening in my life right now. I just pray that I make it through each and every day. My 2 beautiful children make me want to live! I love them so much that I want to get better! I want to feel normal and I also want someone who supports me and is there for me. My husband has not been there for me in the last 10 years. I am only here because I am the mother to his kid's he says!
Anyways, I just needed to vent, I found this board and I was reading everyone's posts and I am happy to know that I am NOT alone! I am glad that we can all be here to help one another. There is lots of good information here and I just wanted to say thank you everyone! I am gonna fight this disease I have and live a happy life!
Posted by Damos on April 14, 2005, at 1:05:08
In reply to Hello! Newbie here to board but not to DEPRESSION!, posted by kenogirl777 on April 13, 2005, at 23:43:52
Hi Sonia,
Glad you're here. Just wanted to say 'Hi' and apologise for not having the time to respond to you properly.
Take care,
Damos
Posted by woolav on April 14, 2005, at 15:17:51
In reply to Re: Hello! Newbie here to board but not to DEPRESSION! » kenogirl777, posted by Damos on April 14, 2005, at 1:05:08
Hi, welcome..I found this board and have been really pleased with all the support and advice I get here. Im sorry about your problems (we all have them as u know) and I understand exactly what you mean about your husband being non supportive and not understanding of you. I got divorced after 13 yrs and have now found a man who tries his best to understand my illness. But, even with a new life (basically) the old feelings crept back. So, anyway. I realize this is a life long fight. (I too think I am only here because of my daughter) But, the point is realizing we have a mental disorder and treating it as well as we can. You checking yourself into the hospital shows a great effort on your part. I applaud you for that. For some of us life itself is a daily struggle, but thats what we have to deal with. (maybe its a test of some sort) lol... Maybe our reward will be greater for enduring life with depression! Anyway, welcome to our little "communitiy"....
Sandy
Posted by fallsfall on April 14, 2005, at 15:45:27
In reply to Hello! Newbie here to board but not to DEPRESSION!, posted by kenogirl777 on April 13, 2005, at 23:43:52
Your children are lucky to have you for their mom. Your love for them is the most important thing you can give them. You clearly love them a lot.
It is hard for us to understand depression, and harder still for others! Try to keep in mind that you are doing the best you can, and that you will keep trying to be the best mom you can be. What more can anyone ask of you?
Welcome to Babble!
Posted by bimini on April 18, 2005, at 8:51:39
In reply to Hello! Newbie here to board but not to DEPRESSION!, posted by kenogirl777 on April 13, 2005, at 23:43:52
You are a fighter, kinogirl, you will have a happy life. You have love bursting out for your children, that love will bounce back to you and fill the void your partner created. It is your husband who is the loser, he wasn't there for you not even when you needed him the most.
Good riddens to him kinogirl. Seperation is very hard, you are going the right direction, you are going to get through this."I am only here because I am the mother to his kid's he says!"
OK, he needs attitude adjustment so he doesn't confuse your two beautiful children. Children love both parents, no matter what, it is important to treat each other with respect and never put the partner down for them. He is the one who should feel ashamed.Lots of hugs, bimini
Posted by kenogirl777 on April 18, 2005, at 10:18:24
In reply to Re: Hello! Newbie here to board but not to DEPRESSION!, posted by bimini on April 18, 2005, at 8:51:39
Thanks for the all the support. I can only try my best everyday, that is what only anyone can do. I am going through a major life change, it's not fun, but I have to do this. I want my children to grow up happy and successful. I grew up in a very dysfunctional family, dad was an alcoholic and my mom was always having nervous breakdowns because of him. I watched how this can tear family's apart and how it affects people. I suffer from lifelong depression and I have to take medicine to help me. It just won't go away like I want it to. So I am thankful to this board where I am not so alone. I wish everyone happiness.
Sonia
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