Posted by woozy on July 11, 2004, at 20:30:55
In reply to Re: effexor use and withdrawal, posted by KaraS on July 11, 2004, at 17:07:05
> > > I also have atypical depression though currently not as severe as yours was. I'm not doing as well as you now though. Effexor for me helped a bit but not a lot. I'm glad you're so much better. (Besides, you're needed here too much.)
> > >
> > > Kara
> > >
> >
> > Thank for the kind words Kara. :) I don't think I am that helpfull, but before Effexor I use to lurk here & was unable to post.
> >
> > Effexor has been far from a perfect drug, but the good outweighs the bad for me. I still have bad apathy & my sex drive is non exsistant.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Panda.
> >
> >
>
> Panda,
> You are either being too modest or you are underestimating yourself. I'm sure everyone else on this board would agree with me that you are a huge help.
>
> I also have apathy and nonexistent sex drive. The latter is a relief rather than a complaint. I mean who wants to be all dressed up with no where to go. The apathy is a much bigger problem. I need to find a job quickly and I am not getting my butt out there. Instead I hang out here. (By the way, I loved your use of the term "lurk here" before you got the nerve or energy to post.)
>
> All the best,
> Kara
>
> So, Kara and Panda, is apathy not addressed nor treated by Effexor? As I mentioned before, I've been on it for nearly a year, but the apathy and lethargy are a major part of my lifestyle. I HATE it. The guilt is a real mind-bender. -- Woozy
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