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Posted by Cinderella on August 19, 2004, at 8:39:12
I've only been on Zoloft 25mg for a little over a week and already I feel better! Contrary to what the patient info says about taking up to 4 weeks to achieve results, Before, I felt like I was living in a black and white movie. I felt blah about everything that should be fun and exciting. I dreaded each day and it was a struggle to move and keep going. My whole body ached and I cried at the drop of a hat and felt extremely hurt and sensitive all the time. It's no wonder I was that way too! I live with an over-critical husband who is also depressed and anxious but refuses to do anything about it, I have to deal with my schizophrenic mom, I have a stressful and depressing job, a teenage daughter and have recently suffered through 2 traumatic events. Yesterday, I was finally able to write in my journal "the kind of woman I want to be". I set goals for myself not to be hurt by criticism anymore and to be emotionally independent, organized and productive: an unwavering presence in the face of trial and adversity. Although I haven't been sleeping much since starting the Zoloft (I've tried switching from taking at night to the morning..still can't sleep) but I don't miss the sleep. I still feel wide-eyed and clear-minded. It's weird. Nothing anyone says bothers me and my emotions are in check. This is a wonderful breakthrough for me. Something I've been hoping for for a long time. Just had to share my success.
C
Posted by SAW on August 19, 2004, at 9:31:09
In reply to Better Living Through Chemistry, posted by Cinderella on August 19, 2004, at 8:39:12
Yes, isn't it amazing that by altering the chemistry, life gets easier. I am feeling much more in control after 10 days on Effexor XR.
I have picked up a contradiction on the chemical imbalance. One pdoc says that you get depressed first then chemically imbalanced, thus it is a symptom and not a cause and treating only the symptom will not alleviate the depression. My latest pdoc says it is much the other way round and that the cause of depression is due to the initial chemical imbalance.
Either way, I am glad I made the decision to "balance my chemicals" and that the med is helping me. I wasn't capable of helping myself.
Posted by Cinderella on August 19, 2004, at 10:24:25
In reply to Re: Better Living Through Chemistry, posted by SAW on August 19, 2004, at 9:31:09
That's wonderful! I'm glad Effexor is working for you! It is such a relief not to feel pain and negative emotions all the time. I don't seem to care about much either but at least nothing bothers me. I'm happy with this. Hope it continues for me as well as for you.
C
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