[justjoanie]

I started a new med today. I use to take Effexor, and this is a new generic form. Much less expensive. I'm really hoping it helps.
I'm doing much better with the break up. It's been a week, and I know that there is still grief to go through, but right now, I'm ok. Yesterday, about noon I realized that I wasn't constantly thinking about her, that I had let other things fill my mind. And I was happy about that. Not that I didn't think about her at all, but it wasn't this constant drag on my mind. I didn't cry at all yesterday, and that's way up from crying myself to sleep almost every night for over 2 months.
Here's my thought, though, and tell me what you think. I called my doc to get back on my meds yesterday, took the first one this morning. But I'm wondering if I should hold off on them to see how I do without. I went off of them a year and a half ago because it seemed like I never actually "felt" anything. No emotion. I thought about that when I took my pill this morning. I don't want to be like that again. I want to feel happy or sad or love. I don't want to be emotionless. I know I have alot of grief to still go through, and my depression is about to make me lose my job. That's why I called the doc.
I just feel conflicted about it. What do you think? Any ideas?

[turquoisesea]

I know that lack of feeling is a common "side effect" of medications. I would suggest talking to your doctor about it. He/she might have some ideas.

I also think it's ok to take a break from medications. It's up to you. I'm sorry it's so rough right now. It can take a long time to find a medication that works *I definitely haven't and am not trying another yet.

Talk to your doctor about it is the best thing

[Rhiannonsmoon]

Hello Just Joanie,

Sending uou my support

Rhiannon

[justjoanie]

I'm good today, full of energy. But I'm running into walls and constipated (I know, TMI) The dizzy thing will go away in a couple weeks, I remember that from the last time I took this med. But I haven't felt sick on it, which is a good thing.
Thanks for the support guys..... I know you'll be there through this with me. I'm probably going to need you again and again as I go through this grieving cycle.