Well, it has been over a month since I officially was weaned off of Effexor, and I'm happy to say things are going incredibly well. I'm clear-minded, pretty focused, and most importantly much more patient and calm than I was before medication. I just feel like myself and able to cope with just about anything.
In the month since stopping Effexor (was on a very slow wean that took about 6 weeks and involved cutting tablets and going for days on slightly reduced doses), I've had my share of ups and downs including our beloved Black Lab dying, however, I feel as if all of my reactions to situations have been pretty in keeping with the situations. Nothing has "set me off" like they did in the year post partum.
Even when I'm angry or frustrated, I'm learning to just let it go until I can take some time to figure out what about the situation angered or frustrated me. Often it involves misunderstandings or someone else's issues or limitations that make me want to go GRRRRRRR.
I feel like I'm more patient with my family as well. I'm not perfect, and I am certainly not outburst free, but I'm pretty certain I'm not behaving irrationally or flying off the handle. I'm also being very careful to be expressive about my feelings and not letting them bottle up.
So all of this seems to point to a successful titration from Effexor and moving into a non-medicated state. And believe it or not, my hair loss has been significantly reduced. Overall, I feel like this was the right decision for me at this time.
Everyone needs to do what is right for them. I am grateful to have a strong support system and positive relationships with the people closest to me. We've all been through a hell of a lot - and even a bit of hell. But we're on the other side of it. And the grass here is really, really green.
Thank you to everyone for your support, emails, and inquiries. Life is Good.
And how are you?
So glad to hear you're doing well!
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Posted by: Nursing PJs | June 26, 2010 at 12:05 AM
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Posted by: Arielle | July 01, 2010 at 01:56 PM
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