Okay, so it's been 2-weeks since stopping the SSRI known as effexor. It's not been an easy ride, but apparently it's been an easier ride than a lot of people I've been reading posts from on the web.
The worst thing about this process is the "drunk brain" as I like to call it. The first 10 days compeltely off the medication were sheer misery. I am finding that the past 2 - 3 days I don't notice it so much during the day. It was to the point where I moved my eyes in the leaast, or my head in the least and I would nearly fall over. The past 2 days I haven't noticed it at all until I get ready to go to bed.
The tinnitus has decreased significantly as well *whew*
I was teary and edgy the last 2 weeks, but I feel so much better overall. I dont' feel as generally lethargic.
I could always cry at the drop of a hat whether on the meds or not, but I do find that things do hit me more quickly and deeply than I remember them doing before the meds.
It just feels good to care and to feel again. I had gotten to the point where on the meds I didn't care. I basically went to the "numb" and "dont' care" stage which isn't any healthier than feeling everything too much. So, here's to hoping that I can keep my emotions from overwhelming me so I don't have to go on crap like this again.
For those struggling with withdrawing from SSRI's, all I can tell you is don't go back. Don't give up. It will feel like you are dying or that you want to die, but it will get better.
1 comment:
Good for you!!!
If you have to go on another anti-depressant then go on something mild and temporary.....or do what most of the rest of the world does and self medicate with weed.....LOL
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