Posted by melley on May 28, 2003, at 12:57:24
In reply to Re: Successful but very ugly ! » BWII, posted by Napaba on May 28, 2003, at 7:57:33
I am almost off effexor. It hasn't been too bad; had to go up a bit for awhile.
The idea of Effexor bothers me. It made me feel numb. I'm not sure being numb is the solution to the problems of anxiety and depression. Perhaps another less-toxic antidepressant and therapy to learn how to relax yourself and to redirect the negative thoughts. Exercise, eat right. I think it's too easy to rely solely on a pill. I know I need something because of the chemical imbalance in my brain but think there are other things I can be doing along with it to help the process. Effexor is a relatively new drug, touted for its ability to address both anxiety and depression. But its side-effects can be horrendous and the withdrawal can be wicked. I don't know. Just some thoughts.
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