Posted by Boots on November 10, 2000, at 14:06:11
In reply to Re: Isolation and social withdrawal on EffexorXR, posted by S. Howard on November 9, 2000, at 11:51:51
Thanks for all of your comments. They have helped me feel better.
I probably have had this problem before Effexor, but I felt socially pressured
to get friends which is usually what therapists and support groups urge you
to do. I appreciate some of your comments about doing what I want and what makes me
happy. Taking Effexor has probably helped with my emotional problems of worrying about
what other people think and feeling guilty about so many things. Effexor XR does seem
to help me be less emotional, when I used to be over emotional about everything.If I look at it that way, it is actually a lot of relief to not feel so much pressure to
do all of these suggestions that others have for depressed people. Sometimes I do think it
would be nice to have someone to talk to, but I go to a therapist that I really like and I call
my mother every day. She is a very loving and caring mother and my best friend.
I also like writing and reading on this board. It seems to help not to have the pressure of
talking about problems face to face and is much simpler.I might feel differently later, but this is working for me right now.
poster:Boots
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