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Apr 15, 2010 at 04:34 PM
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 I had my anti-depressant changed about a month and a half ago. I was taking effexor and I was sleeping WAY too much and since I started on it I had gained 100 pounds. The doc switched me to Wellbuterin. Well, I found out today that I have already lost TWENTY FIVE pounds since then.  Since the switch, Ive been WAY more active, out walking, hiking, able to go do things with Jeremy ect. My fibro is better, my depression is basically eradicated, Im sleeping well, and I have motivation again. And the more weight I lose, the better I feel. I actually feel like I may find the skinny girl inside of me again!! |
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Apr 15, 2010 at 04:42 PM
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 (((Rainbow))) I am so happy to hear you are feeling better!!! Im sure Jeremy is appreciating the effects of the Wellbutrin as well. As for the weight loss, dont let the pharmaceutical company know!! They may charge you EXTRA. LOL  You should feel proud!! Glad youre feeling better about yourself. Youve come a long way. 
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Apr 15, 2010 at 06:13 PM
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Well done, Rainbowzz.
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Apr 15, 2010 at 08:09 PM
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That's awesome news Rainbowzz. I'm glad things are going well for you.
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Apr 15, 2010 at 09:21 PM
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yup, well its a start right? Not perfect yet but its amazing the difference in how i feel. I dont even think I realized i was still depressed on the effexor, until i changed meds and went " woah. Im sorta happy"
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Apr 15, 2010 at 11:44 PM
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That is great news.... So glad you are doing better..... Looks like changing your meds did the trick.........Feeling "happy" is a good thing..
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Apr 16, 2010 at 01:19 AM
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Good for you! I'm glad to hear it! =)   quote=Rainbowzz;1347275] I had my anti-depressant changed about a month and a half ago. I was taking effexor and I was sleeping WAY too much and since I started on it I had gained 100 pounds. The doc switched me to Wellbuterin. Well, I found out today that I have already lost TWENTY FIVE pounds since then. Since the switch, Ive been WAY more active, out walking, hiking, able to go do things with Jeremy ect. My fibro is better, my depression is basically eradicated, Im sleeping well, and I have motivation again. And the more weight I lose, the better I feel. I actually feel like I may find the skinny girl inside of me again!![/quote] |
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Apr 16, 2010 at 03:47 AM
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Rock on Rainbowzz
 Yay for the change in meds. Yay for the weight loss. Yay for the extra energy............
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Apr 16, 2010 at 03:58 AM
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Awesome, I am happy for you.
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Apr 16, 2010 at 05:45 AM
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thats great news
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Apr 18, 2010 at 07:43 PM
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May you make progress with all deliberate speed.
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Apr 18, 2010 at 09:02 PM
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Awesome!!! Great job!
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