Posted by vlvtelvis on April 20, 2001, at 8:12:58
In reply to Re: I don't want to be on this Forever! vlvtelvis, posted by Gbear on April 19, 2001, at 7:58:12
Well. It is pretty well established that regular excercize can help with anxiety quite a bit, in addition to helping your health in general.
Coming off of efexor can be hell no matter what you do, but having regular exercize built into your routine couldn't hurt.
> I used to do Yoga and go for walks. Everything seems like such a chore to do. For awhile I had a hard time leaving the house, that's when the walking stopped, and I just haven't picked it up again.
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> > It depends on the condition. A lot of times panic disorder will require regular medication to prevent attacks.
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> > I've been on meds for about five years. It's really not that different than insulin for a diabetic.
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> > Have you done any cognative therapy or anything of that nature to help learn coping skills? I friend of mine's wife was able to get off medications for anxiety after studying tai chi for a few years.
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> > I think "right in the head" is a myth. We all do what we have to deal with our day-to-day lives in face of the fact that it hurts to be alive.
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> > > I have been on effexor for about a year. Yes it's helped with panic attacks, moodiness, and concentration. Those who are concerned about loss of orgasm, take heart, it seems to return after a few months when the brain learns to relax.
> > > Every three months I see my doctor for a review. At each visit I asked "how long will I be on this stuff?" My doctor kept coming up with excuses, You're so busy at work, Moving, not good time to quit. Actually the only side effect I seem to have is forgetfulness because things aren't running around in my brain as they used to. This scatterbrain condition has caused me to miss some doses though and that wasn't fun. Facial numbness, a swimmy headed feeling, etc...
> > > So I asked again "how long?" He said, if it's working why not forever. I am very uncomfortable about this. Won't I ever be right in the head? I thought this was a short term drug to get me back on track?
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