Posted by Dinah on June 28, 2003, at 8:58:08
In reply to Is it effexor?, posted by sleepingbelle on June 28, 2003, at 2:14:13
Originally posted by sleepingbelle 6/28/03
> After suffering depression and trying several meds, I was given effexor. At first I was pleased that the crying jags and the suicidal thougths seemed to disappear but everytime I thought I could go off the medicine, I would miss a day and feel like it was my worst day of depression.
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> Now I do not cry all the time or think about suicide but I have gained 60 pounds, get up at least twice a night, wake with puffy feet and hands, spend money with no concern and charge up every card to the max, have no energy and take at least two naps a day but I am not depressed...
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> Now I am trying to wean myself off, but I feel like pins and needles are covering my body and bugs are crawling and biting me. I am going to get through this and be strong. Any advice?
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> I have my benadryl in hand for the itches.I just do not want the tears and feelings of no self worth to sneak in to my thoughts.
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> Thanks for hearing me out. I have never written on a post before so it seems odd to share with total strangers but I am open to other's wisdom and experience
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