Posted by willyee on September 28, 2006, at 6:47:51
In reply to There is no evil to Effexor. » linkadge, posted by Racer on September 27, 2006, at 18:30:44
> > What good is it if people are only given some inaccurate and rosey picture of a drug's performance and lack of side effects?
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> > The internet is full of controversy over effexor.
> > Is this just all in people's heads? Do hundreds of thousands of people just make up nonsence?
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> > Of course people can gain benifit from effexor, but I just thing its necessary to know there can be an evil side to it.
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> By definition, there is no evil side to any of these drugs. "Evil" is a moral construct, and morality applies to humans only.
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> As for Effexor, it's like all the other drugs discussed on this board and others like it -- it's useful for some, less so for others. It can be uncomfortable to wean off for some people, less so for others. (And don't tell me that I don't understand: I weaned off 225mg after three years.)
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> Link, I'm sorry you don't feel that any of these medications have helped you. I know you'd put that more strongly, but I think that negativity has a lot to do with your depression AND with the cognitive distortions that feed that depression. There are no drugs that change pessimistic thoughts to optimistic thoughts, and there are no perfect drugs -- again, by definition, the only perfect drug would be entirely inert, since otherwise it's gonna come with side effects. What is out there is what's out there, and sad as it is that's what we have to choose from. You've chosen to reject all of the drugs available, which is your choice. For a lot of people, though, who have not made that choice, reading unrelievably negative assessments of these drugs -- especially when it includes hyperbole about the permanent damage they can do -- really isn't all that helpful. Arguing about the definition of addiction isn't all that helpful, either.
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> I'm impressed by your knowledge of these drugs, Linkadge. Lately, though, I find I read your posts much less frequently because I feel so saddened and angry at the attitude your posts seem to display.
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> Probably I shouldn't have read anything in this thread, either. I did.
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> I have a question for you, Link: are you working? Do you support yourself? I ask because that sort of thing can make a huge difference in the decision about whether or not to take these drugs. I know you're considerably younger than I am, and perhaps that perspective is why I have to take a broader, more balanced view of these drugs.I definatly noticed this as well,and like you i think highle of what link knows,but as of late,his response towards meds almost seem predictable and discouraging,at least i have felt,and although i have no argument aganist a anti drug view,i do see it becomming more and more appearent in his posts and only think its a problem because well this is a medication board.
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