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I've been taking Effexor for about 2 years and am weaning off the medication right now. Actually I should just say I am stoping the medication cold turkey, since I am just not taking any pills at all each day. Yes, there are side effects. Are the side effects so severe that a person cannot tolerate them? Absolutely not. You need to tough it out, get this drug out of your system, and start exercising 5 times a week, especially cardiovascular exercise. Don't listen to all these doctors who tell you Effexor is the answer to your problems. It absolutely is not the answer. Regular cardio exercise 4-5 times a week is a better way of healing yourself than taking these ******** medications for the rest of your life. And Effexor will raise your blood pressure. You need to ask yourself do you want to take these medications forever, or do you want to live a happy lifestyle without using these overrated antidepressants. Just do the best you can when you get off this drug. Each week that passes will get better and better without this medication in your system. Definitely exercise while you are going through the withdrawal. You can handle it. Do not think these doctors know it all. They absolutely do not. They don't even take the medications themselves but write out prescriptions like they are some sort of expert in feeling the effects of them. In my opinion I would just stay away from antidepressants and stay close to healthy eating and exercise, especially running. Take multi-vitamins, drink lots of water, eat fruits, vegetables and exercise at least 4 times a week with at least 30 minutes of cardio, 3 times a week. You do not need Effexor in your life.
J, did you say Dr. Gould is a psychoanalyst? I'm wondering how traditional he is..I have a question for him..you know that'll take a month to get on:)
I know some psychoanalysists are really old school traditional freudian...and mine is traditional and I think more fruedian than I had expected. But at least I'm not laying on the couch with my back twords him...though I'm sure that time will come down the road...and he'll get out the paper and pen again and have me draw. I can't say I didn't like the drawing bit and more because I'm facinated but how he interperates my drawings and what I say about them.
I'd like to know what's going on in my analysists head...how bad is that that I'm so analytical I sit there wondering how he's analyzing me. But it's great because he's a psychiatrist too so it's like a pne stop shop. And from what I've hears..the best in the area. Not that my ares big enough for a bunch of psychoanalysisits, we mostly have social workers of Dr.'s of psychology.
But just think of all teh school this ,an went through...I'm sure he has a doctorate in psychology, then went to med school and then did an extra decade for psycoanalysis(I think he said decade..may have just been overexagerating in passing)
Around 30 years in school...he can probably analtze my every move and word. If I compare my analytical abilities to his..it's like kintergarten vs grad school!
Anyway...I have a few questions for Dr. Gould if he is a psychoanalysis
I know some psychoanalysists are really old school traditional freudian...and mine is traditional and I think more fruedian than I had expected. But at least I'm not laying on the couch with my back twords him...though I'm sure that time will come down the road...and he'll get out the paper and pen again and have me draw. I can't say I didn't like the drawing bit and more because I'm facinated but how he interperates my drawings and what I say about them.
I'd like to know what's going on in my analysists head...how bad is that that I'm so analytical I sit there wondering how he's analyzing me. But it's great because he's a psychiatrist too so it's like a pne stop shop. And from what I've hears..the best in the area. Not that my ares big enough for a bunch of psychoanalysisits, we mostly have social workers of Dr.'s of psychology.
But just think of all teh school this ,an went through...I'm sure he has a doctorate in psychology, then went to med school and then did an extra decade for psycoanalysis(I think he said decade..may have just been overexagerating in passing)
Around 30 years in school...he can probably analtze my every move and word. If I compare my analytical abilities to his..it's like kintergarten vs grad school!
Anyway...I have a few questions for Dr. Gould if he is a psychoanalysis
I hear you on that...
That is so funny because that irks me more than you can imagine..I know what your talking about. Talking about the drug tht's not even out of research phase yet and will be a while before it's FDA approved. And it's pushed in every post! It irks me more than you know.
What's it going to do for anyone if it's not even available and won't be for some time...they can read about it and maybe ond day in the future get better...what good does it do to push a drug not even out of the research phase and certainly not FDA approved for use.
I've even heard someone tell someone they can get what they need at the pharmacy and just make sure they take it under a psychopharmacologists watchful eye. But that's not even close to a good idea.
Anyway..if your talking about the same thing I am it irks me just as much and I don't know why medhelp allows anyone to push drugs regardless but expecially ones that aren't FDA approved.
That is so funny because that irks me more than you can imagine..I know what your talking about. Talking about the drug tht's not even out of research phase yet and will be a while before it's FDA approved. And it's pushed in every post! It irks me more than you know.
What's it going to do for anyone if it's not even available and won't be for some time...they can read about it and maybe ond day in the future get better...what good does it do to push a drug not even out of the research phase and certainly not FDA approved for use.
I've even heard someone tell someone they can get what they need at the pharmacy and just make sure they take it under a psychopharmacologists watchful eye. But that's not even close to a good idea.
Anyway..if your talking about the same thing I am it irks me just as much and I don't know why medhelp allows anyone to push drugs regardless but expecially ones that aren't FDA approved.
Alcohol suddenly seems very appealing but water is definitely the healthier option.
I too have done my fair share of devaluing doctors (and others).
I think goodhealth100 underestimates the general intellect of the general population.
I understand what you mean. For me it felt frustrating. Kind of like hitting your head against a brick wall and hoping the music will change sort of stuff.
I'm not going to not post out of fear that something may or may not happen.
I think our posts were deleted because of some of the safety stuff it mentioned. I am not 100% sure though as no explanation was given.
How are we suppose to learn if no feedback is given?
Feeling powerless is a big issue for me.
I heard that I (we) either need to do this ... or do that ... I didn't feel like I had options/ choices. I don't like it when I don't feel I have room to negotiate.
Sorry! It triggered off those old emotions from my experiences within the mhs. Particularly those regarding therapy and therapists. This is also part of that bigger issue I have with health professionals.
I hate it when people feel they're giving me options but I perceive they're giving me none. Within our mhs I don't think it is just a perception though.
[Just as an aside. I've been thinking about taking the lack of T to the district inspector or member of parliament but just now I think writing down my concerns and sending them to the mhs may also help (at least me on an emotional level). My last T said they have to respond to written correspondence. It probably wouldn't hurt to have it documented.]
There have been two things that have irked me on medhelp.com. The first has been the incessant pushing of a drug that is not FDA approved. The second ... water!! (How we failed to discuss its significance at a cellular level I don't know).
Please don't anyone mention water to me for at least a day.
J
I too have done my fair share of devaluing doctors (and others).
I think goodhealth100 underestimates the general intellect of the general population.
I understand what you mean. For me it felt frustrating. Kind of like hitting your head against a brick wall and hoping the music will change sort of stuff.
I'm not going to not post out of fear that something may or may not happen.
I think our posts were deleted because of some of the safety stuff it mentioned. I am not 100% sure though as no explanation was given.
How are we suppose to learn if no feedback is given?
Feeling powerless is a big issue for me.
I heard that I (we) either need to do this ... or do that ... I didn't feel like I had options/ choices. I don't like it when I don't feel I have room to negotiate.
Sorry! It triggered off those old emotions from my experiences within the mhs. Particularly those regarding therapy and therapists. This is also part of that bigger issue I have with health professionals.
I hate it when people feel they're giving me options but I perceive they're giving me none. Within our mhs I don't think it is just a perception though.
[Just as an aside. I've been thinking about taking the lack of T to the district inspector or member of parliament but just now I think writing down my concerns and sending them to the mhs may also help (at least me on an emotional level). My last T said they have to respond to written correspondence. It probably wouldn't hurt to have it documented.]
There have been two things that have irked me on medhelp.com. The first has been the incessant pushing of a drug that is not FDA approved. The second ... water!! (How we failed to discuss its significance at a cellular level I don't know).
Please don't anyone mention water to me for at least a day.
J
"They are intelligent people obviously, going through medical school and obtaining those respectable degrees by completing those rigorous programs"
"They do help people out though, and that is something you must respect."
You call that bad mouthing? Sure doesn't sound like it. I praised them for their lengthy schooling and helping people with their lives. You should be grateful of the complimentary advice I gave you. Maybe you should drink 50 ounces of water now to help with your frustration. Your mind seems to need it.
>>>>>>Bad mouthing doctors<<<<<<<
"They do help people out though, and that is something you must respect."
You call that bad mouthing? Sure doesn't sound like it. I praised them for their lengthy schooling and helping people with their lives. You should be grateful of the complimentary advice I gave you. Maybe you should drink 50 ounces of water now to help with your frustration. Your mind seems to need it.
>>>>>>Bad mouthing doctors<<<<<<<
Sorry, J...my intentions weren't to upset you..I just felt strange myself going back and forth with him on the forum...it had nothing to do with terms and conditions. It made me feel uncomfortable.
Bad mouthing doctors and saying they know nothing and neither do you or I and that to tell us anymore he'd have to charge...
Sorry, but I didn't like feeling uncomfortable. And the last time you and I went back and forth on the forum remember our thread was deleted.
I didn't mean to hurt anyones feelings or upset anyone. I just thought it would be easier for all..but that's why I asked and didn't demand or say that's what has to happen. I just expressed my feelings and then asked for your and his.
And now I've got them so..great. Problem solved.
Bad mouthing doctors and saying they know nothing and neither do you or I and that to tell us anymore he'd have to charge...
Sorry, but I didn't like feeling uncomfortable. And the last time you and I went back and forth on the forum remember our thread was deleted.
I didn't mean to hurt anyones feelings or upset anyone. I just thought it would be easier for all..but that's why I asked and didn't demand or say that's what has to happen. I just expressed my feelings and then asked for your and his.
And now I've got them so..great. Problem solved.
yep..."peace out" and good luck to ya:)
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