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Posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 13:44:54
hello,
I have to admit I was a little frightened to tune in today, I feel really selfish.
(then of course the spow in me says, you guys just didn't want me to feel bad, so you asked about me)
Something I think everyone on the board can relate too.Effexor is working, but wreaking havoc on my senses. As Dreamer said, a while back,
Caps lock light 'ouch" a sight for sore eyes!Its really hard to look at anything that lights up or moves. I feel like there's a brass band in my head.
I haven't actually read any posts, its too much to take in. I can't believe, still how much I miss you when I tune out, I never would have believed it if someone told me you could make tight connections through a computer.
And I have to say, have to, at the risk of sounding like a gushing idiot.
Still reading 4 beauties, and it literally makes me tremble (not from the effexor)
If I had a higher opinion of myself I'd dare to say It's a work of genius. But then, I think who am I to make that statement.
Still I did have to say it. In case it mattered
I'm going to start reading posts from here.
I can't possible start at the top, my brain will
spontaniously combust, I can feel it heating up already.Owww.
Posted by ~~tabitha~~ on August 30, 2002, at 14:43:07
In reply to I'm single in every way but my posting skills., posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 13:44:54
Posted by jay on August 30, 2002, at 14:51:57
In reply to I'm single in every way but my posting skills., posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 13:44:54
Single...In Canada...On Effexor?..hhhhm:)Jay
> hello,
> I have to admit I was a little frightened to tune in today, I feel really selfish.
> (then of course the spow in me says, you guys just didn't want me to feel bad, so you asked about me)
> Something I think everyone on the board can relate too.
>
> Effexor is working, but wreaking havoc on my senses. As Dreamer said, a while back,
> Caps lock light 'ouch" a sight for sore eyes!
>
> Its really hard to look at anything that lights up or moves. I feel like there's a brass band in my head.
>
> I haven't actually read any posts, its too much to take in. I can't believe, still how much I miss you when I tune out, I never would have believed it if someone told me you could make tight connections through a computer.
>
> And I have to say, have to, at the risk of sounding like a gushing idiot.
> Still reading 4 beauties, and it literally makes me tremble (not from the effexor)
> If I had a higher opinion of myself I'd dare to say It's a work of genius. But then, I think who am I to make that statement.
> Still I did have to say it. In case it mattered
> I'm going to start reading posts from here.
> I can't possible start at the top, my brain will
> spontaniously combust, I can feel it heating up already.
>
> Owww.
>
>
Posted by Dinah on August 30, 2002, at 15:53:51
In reply to I'm single in every way but my posting skills., posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 13:44:54
But those side effects should be wearing off by now. It's been a while, hasn't it? Maybe Effexor isn't the med for you, or maybe you need some mood stabilizers to stop the overstimulation.
Posted by ctrlaltndel on August 30, 2002, at 16:54:56
In reply to Re: so glad to see you Gabbi (nm), posted by ~~tabitha~~ on August 30, 2002, at 14:43:07
Posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 17:26:27
In reply to Re: I'm single in every way but my posting skills. » GabbiX2, posted by jay on August 30, 2002, at 14:51:57
And sadly aware that because you too suffer depression,and its trademark insecurity,You probably wouldn't want to belong to any club that would have you as a member... :( (sigh)
Posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 18:30:21
In reply to Single and on effexor.... , posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 17:26:27
Dreamer Dinah Sandra, oh I can't do that anymore,
Then I might miss someone, and feel awful, or include people who couldn't care less, and feel stupid.Here I go again
Dreamer I'm so happy and relieved that you found a place, I heard about it via e-mail so I haven't read your posts about it yet.
Tabitha, regarding effexor:How much water can one retain,
Without risking being washed down the bathtub drain?...
Thats the important message.here is the rest.
Dinah.. Overstimulation, is that what this is called? Its awful.
I'm not trying to be comical, these are the symptoms;
Its not a brass band in my head.I hear voices,(which I know are created by me, no worries there)
And I guess its my brains way of registering overstimulation but the voices are from those creepy "Childrens" stories.
I'm in a hall of mirrors:
Rumplestiltskin is shrieking "the witch told you the witch told you" The wizard of Oz witch is Saying "ah ah ah My pretty"
Un unkown jack-in the box is popping up
And I'm alice in wonderland, with all the characters in fast forward.
The duchess "Speak roughly to your little boy"
The caterpillar "And whooo are you"
The Red queen/ in a prissy, loud voice:
"off with her head off with her head!!"
Meanwhile those oz munchkins are in the background:
"We represent the lollipop guild the lolllipop guild We represent the lollipop guiiiiilllllld
and would like to welcome you to munchkin land"The Oz and Alice often appear in my life, probably in everyone's life.
I mean, They are archetypes. These specific stories just another interpretation of the Life
Odyssey,
However....
I'm physically reacting to this round of characters startled, flinching, closing my eyes and I know they aren't "real", but they won't stop.
I don't know what I'm asking really, is fairy tale demon attack an effexor side effect? (exhausted chuckle)Hellllp, make them go away,
Gabbi
Gabbi concentrate today
Dilute me I could be at least 25 neurotics.
Posted by Dinah on August 30, 2002, at 19:13:28
In reply to watch Gabbi make up for lost time..., posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 18:30:21
It might be wise to contact Superdoc. You might want a side order of mood stabilizer with your Effexor. If you have any bipolar tendencies at all, Effexor might be stirring them up.
It was a terrible medication for me.
And overstimulation isn't a technical term. :) It's just my own way of describing the sensation. I'm having a bit of it myself now from sleep deprivation, and am thinking of upping my Depakote for a few days. A pinch of that, a dash of that, and stew and stir those brain chemicals.
Posted by jay on August 30, 2002, at 22:06:25
In reply to Single and on effexor.... , posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 17:26:27
> And sadly aware that because you too suffer depression,and its trademark insecurity,You probably wouldn't want to belong to any club that would have you as a member... :( (sigh)
I am far from being 'cured', but I was in a very, very deep and dark place where you are a few years ago. I don't like to bring this up because I don't want to 'use' it in any way, but after the death of my child, and then my common-law girlfriend, (how is that for baggage?..heh) I spent 5 or so years thinking I had *nothing* left..period. I wrote my death certificate out...made my will out, and layed in bed for almost two-three years.
So, yep I know what I am getting into when I say I have no problem dating somebody with mental illness. I am not trying to 'hit' on you...but if I did know you and was attracted, your 'issues' wouldn't matter. Maybe that is why I am a social worker. I can see a rainbow in plain grey. Not too many things in life scare me anymore. Many other people may be scared, but I feel that is a unique quality of mine. It's my 'little baby soul' inside of me I have kept alive, even when *I* didn't want to be alive.
Anyhow..please keep writting...I hope we can talk more. :-)
Peace,
Jay
Posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 23:18:50
In reply to Re: Single and on effexor.... » GabbiX2, posted by jay on August 30, 2002, at 22:06:25
My God, you've been through hell.
Don't please worry about my thinking your'e using it as a weapon. I can say almost definately that I know what your fear is. I've been accused of seeking pity, or attention, by wanting to talk about a painful (to put it mildly) subject. And that has been often after only the first time I try and mention it.
Its another hell altogether.
I don't know, whether its people not believing it, or just that emotions scare the hell out of most people, except us psycho's out here.
5 years ago, just 5 years ago, that happened to you. Oh my sympathies, I cannot fathom someone thinking you might be using that as a weapon.
I know people (well me) who can still be upset over breakups that happened that long ago.Please do keep writing.
I know it can be so awkward.
Its worth it though.Gabbix2
Posted by David1717 on August 31, 2002, at 1:10:46
In reply to Re: Methinks....., posted by Dinah on August 30, 2002, at 19:13:28
> It might be wise to contact Superdoc. You might want a side order of mood stabilizer with your Effexor. If you have any bipolar tendencies at all, Effexor might be stirring them up.
>
> It was a terrible medication for me.
>
> And overstimulation isn't a technical term. :) It's just my own way of describing the sensation. I'm having a bit of it myself now from sleep deprivation, and am thinking of upping my Depakote for a few days. A pinch of that, a dash of that, and stew and stir those brain chemicals.Hi Dinah:
That's sound advice. I like the docs manner in providing meds...just a dash of that, Dave and maybe a dusting of this and also a pinch of that and you'll do fine. I said, hey Doc...whataya think your doing, baking a cake? I didn't take the stuff. I have ( so I am informed by those holding a higher auidence) that I have cyclothymia. But like you know...they don't have a clue to what causes it. Oh well...be good and stay safe,
David
Posted by Roo on August 31, 2002, at 14:22:21
In reply to Re: Methinks....., posted by David1717 on August 31, 2002, at 1:10:46
David--
What meds do you take for your cyclothymia?
Posted by David1717 on August 31, 2002, at 20:51:22
In reply to Re: Methinks.....David, posted by Roo on August 31, 2002, at 14:22:21
Roo:
Literally everything. depakote, litium, prozac, anafranil...wellbutrin, klonopin, ativan (developed panic in 1986 out of the blue) paxil, zoloft, really many more than this but nothing worked. So, I am learning to deal with the swings. There not so bad but when I swing literally 7 times in a day it is unsettling. I also hate the lows because I cant structure a thought. Right now i am low (not a crushing depression) and I can't read or understand complex sentences or analogies. For example, I was watching a TV sticom and a character said "that girl makes me look like a hippo" I understand that...she's so skinny but I can't internalize it. I just know it to be correct. But I don't feel it much like saying a word in a foregin language. We can repeate it but unlike English where we taste and feel the word, a foregin expression is one that is simple void of contact intellectually. Sorry if there are any spelling mistakes...I'm on a slight down.
Thanks for your concern,
Warmest regards,
David
Posted by SandraDee on August 31, 2002, at 22:01:53
In reply to watch Gabbi make up for lost time..., posted by GabbiX2 on August 30, 2002, at 18:30:21
>The wizard of Oz witch is Saying "ah ah ah My pretty"
Does that make me the witch? :)
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