Posted by captain on August 20, 2004, at 22:36:31
In reply to Re: had a bad day today - Mrs. C, posted by Baz on August 20, 2004, at 16:26:20
Hey guys - Jen! How are you?!? I am so intrigued by your post because I have been wondering what it would be like going off of the lex. I am worried I will be worrying again! How insane does that sound!
I do not think you are a failure if you get back on the meds. Everyone is wired differently which means we all may need "something" to help us function properly. That something could be working out or sky diving or cooking or medicine! I want to eventually get off of the lex but I feel like I will need some counseling first to try to train my brain to NOT think the worst case scenario when I have one odd sensation.
Are you keeping a journal? I think it would be especially helpful to keep a journal right now to be able to reflect on the differences of when you are on and when you are off.
And also - about the weight - I would think it would take longer than three weeks. How long did it take you to gain? It seems to have taken me about 3 months to gain so I would assume the same time to come off. It slows your metabolism and it will take time for that to change.
I wonder if it would be better to be depressed or suffer from health anxiety. I know that the latter is so miserable so maybe they are somewhat equal.
Anyway, I need to go to bed - it is late! :)
Jen - great to hear from you!
Captain
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