Yesterday morning woke up determined to get myself sorted out. Took half a Diazapam first thing to get my head clear and then set about doing some housework. I had the usual mid-morning wave of anxiety but this time I managed to work through it (cleaning windows, washing floors, you name it!). So I felt that I was beginning to cope which is certainly a step forward. After lunch went with hubby to do some errands. There were a few bits of shopping to do as well. I felt good enough not to need another Diazapam so just took it with me in case. We were out for a few hours and I got progressively more confident as time wore on. I was definitely brighter and chattier and more animated. Visited Auntie to show her how good I was feeling and to keep her up to date with progress. Felt a little weary after that visit but continued to do the spot of shopping I needed to do, with no problems at all - in fact I felt normal! I felt in such a good mood, as if things were really on the way up. Yey!
The evening (including a glass of wine) was great, I felt relaxed and happy and excited that I felt like this on such a little dose of Diazapam. Maybe the Prozac is kicking in now.
So this morning I woke up feeling excited and eager to start the day. There is a little anxiety of course and I took half a Diazapam to relieve this. I am planning to go clothes shopping today and visit Mum who I haven't felt able to face for nearly a week. Then I will spend the rest of the day around the house doing housework which seems to be helping.
I am wondering if this is temporary and that there will be a dip soon but I am going to make the most of it while I can. Hubby is reassuring me that I am out of the worst now and that it will just keep getting better and I really, really hope he is right. I am keeping positive!
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Day to day diary of my withdrawal from and re-introduction of Effexor.
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- Female aged 41 Lived with anxiety and depression since teens and have been taking anti-depressants of one kind or another for 20 years. Have been taking Effexor XL for 5 years. This is my diary of withdrawing from Effexor.
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Hi, youaregettingthere, and thank you for visiting my blog. You sound so positive on your last post, it's great to read. Unfortunately, doctors often seem to be working in the dark, on a trial and error basis. They're not bad people, just working within the limits of their own ignorance. But they should act responsibly when dishing out drugs. They are supposed to be the experts, so we have to trust their judgement, but I agree they seem a bit too quick with medication. I'm glad you're making such good progress. Your ruthlessly honest awareness of your problem must be more than half the battle, surely? It can't be easy but you're hacking it. Just be patient with yourself and very very proud of how you're pulling through. I'm proud of you, and I don't even know you!
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