Psycho-Babble Withdrawal Thread 647784

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On week 9 without meds

Posted by Anna5 on May 24, 2006, at 11:32:30

I reduced down medications (Lamictal and Wellbutrin) for a couple of months and then finially stopped taking it March 24th evening. Spring break from March 24th afternoon to Sunday April 2nd to have some time to see if I had any major withdrawal symptoms. Then after that there was five and half weeks of classes left. I delt with 4 tests, 4 papers, group presentation, and doing a final exam project. I remember for about two weeks after stopping medication that I slowed down cognitively, it took me twice as long to do things and was also fatigue, now at week 9 I am doing reallly good not as fatigued and cognitively picking up.
I have a wonderful support system.

I have been dealing with the real underlining issues in my life that no amount of medications can ever fix. I have got this far in my life is because I am determined to work on bettering myself.
I will give another update on Week 15.

Re: On week 9 without meds

Posted by gingerlyn67 on May 24, 2006, at 12:41:28

In reply to On week 9 without meds, posted by Anna5 on May 24, 2006, at 11:32:30

I am so glad to read that you are feeling better. I am on my 5th week off of Effexor and can tell a huge difference. I still don't feel completely normal yet, but, I am sleeping a lot better. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Ginger

Re: On week 9 without meds (now on week 18)

Posted by Anna5 on August 2, 2006, at 11:22:42

In reply to Re: On week 9 without meds, posted by gingerlyn67 on May 24, 2006, at 12:41:28

Wow, 18 weeks have gone by since going off both Lamictal and Wellbutrin. I feel great. The real test will be when Fall classses start. Seeing how I handle the pressure and stress. If I can handle all that then I can handle what ever life throws at me. I am still seeing a counselor to keep working on my past issues.

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