Posted by reb on August 8, 2001, at 18:15:51
OK, i have been reading up on all the info re effexor. there's a box sitting right in front of me, it's been there for weeks- and it's SOOOO seductively tempting... just to TRY it... BUT-------
what good is a drug, if you take it and even if it works, you taper off it eventually, and---- then slide down even further into the pit of depression & end up committing suicide? this is the worst case scenario, what i'm afraid will happen. or even worse, spend the rest of your life suffocationg under that black cloud, struggling to function...?
what kind of a life is that?
these drugs are nothing to fool around with, and shouldn't be taken lightly- when dealing with severe, long-term depression & social problems. am i right?so, i DO NOT UNDERSTAND how these drugs can help, if they are only a temporary crutch. they may temporarily relieve your symptoms, BUT THEY ARE NOT *SOLVING* THE PROBLEM!!! if i'm wrong, will someone please enlighten me??? i have been searching for proof that these new drugs can give your brain a PERMANENT lift out of the hell of depression and its physical symptoms, so you can have a healthy, normal life again- but so far i've found none. in about 99% of everything i've read (except for the few it's worked for- like willow, for one), effexor- & these drugs in general- just seem to be a complete nightmare... that leaves your life & health in a bigger mess than ever. plus i'm using what i know from past experience- i do not trust these drug companies at all. for people who have never been depressed & tried these drugs (such as many doctors), it's easy for them to say it's no big deal, just go ahead & try it. but the thought of getting "mixed up in" a drug is just as scary as the depression itself. why would you want to do something to your brain that may be causing permanent physical damage... and/or that is going to make you MORE depressed, when you go quit?
or is the point to just stay doped up for the rest of your life???
OK, so if that's the idea, if that is supposed to work so great, then why doesn't everyone do it???for more background info on what the heck i'm talking about, please see my post about effexor for depression & fibromyalgia (about halfway down on the new threads page). thanks to all & anyone who has some wise insight & experience to offer... it is much appreciated... as i have not been able to work & am quite desperate! (and yes i'm in therapy).... THANK YOU & take care of yourselves!!!
-reb
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