Posted by manowar on January 17, 2002, at 16:22:49
In reply to Anyone reached the feeling good stage ?, posted by sid on January 15, 2002, at 10:14:53
> Hi all,
> I saw my doc this morning, continuing at 75 mg of Effexor XR for a while longer.
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> She mentioned that once I "feel good," I will stay on the med(s) at least one more year to avoid relapses once I come off it(them). Problem is, I don't know what it's like to "feel good." I've had dysthymia since I was 13 years old (I think) and anxiety for as long as I can remember, so any improvement over a pretty low baseline is "feeling good" to me.
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> As a result, I can't imagine how we'll decide that I'm at the right dosage and I need to tough it out one more year. Sometimes I think I complain too much and should live more and ask myself less how it is I am doing today. I also think that if I felt really good, perhaps I would not ask myself how I am doing. I am confused with it all. Any insights? What is it like to "feel good"?
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> - SidHi Sid,
I'm glad you asked.
You know, I've been through hell over the last few days, and the best thing about my depression being in remission is that the last week is NOTHING like when I was really depressed. It's like I can bounce back from disappointments quickly, and I can LAUGH, even when I'm in the S***! I laugh at the dumbest things now! And sometimes it's hard to stop. I LOVE IT! I cry some too. The point is, I can now EMOTE! GOD IT'S GOOD TO FEEL LIKE A HUMAN BEING AGAIN! Hang in there-- you'll get better.
Happy health to ya,
Tim
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