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01/29/2008 20:34
cindyloo
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I'll try to post again...

ilovepetey, you say you've been in therapy a long long time? Oh what a shame... I am a smoker and I think because I keep hoping for it, I'm smoking more. I'm trying to relax about it, but I'm so concuss of it.

hipmama, At the time when I started this, I thought I was going to have to be admitted! My poor husband had no idea what to do for me. And I guess he thinks he can cure me, and I keep telling him to just be patient and to love me.

I've had some therapy before, but it never seemed to help any. I am seeing a psychologist now, and I feel she IS going to help me! She seems to ask all the right questions. Plus, I hate to say this but she has Fibro, and that seems as though that should help also, I hope!!

I think the thing that made this day so horrible is that I had just seen her and realized (maybe) why I feel the way I do about myself. And discovering your self is not always a easy thing!!!

The day that I had started this, was the first day that I had taken two pills. I started out at one. And now I'm scared to try two again. Although maybe tomorrow should be the day. I'm job hunting and scared to death to make a fool out of myself. So tomorrow is the day!!!

Thank-you so much for caring, it means so much to me!!

Really it does, thanx!!!

Cindy.

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03/02/2008 13:25
ilovepetey1
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It took a really long time to find the right therapist. I finally did tho, she's a psychologist and she is awesome. So actually I have only been in any therapy that's helped me for about 2 years, off and on, because of insurance, I've had to stop and start again. What happened with your job? I have been feeling so bad I haven't been posting for a few weeks. By the way, a lot of us smoke, I started again last June and I only know it helps me right now cope, so I am not worried about it. I had to give up my wine and so many other things I just don't care plus it doesn't seem to make any difference what I put into my body, it just seems to be stress that activates the fibro and smoking gives me that little bit of temporary relief I am desperately searching for...

leslie

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03/03/2008 10:57
mamanordy
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I am currently on Cymbalta and Buspar, three times a day for the Buspar, recently increased. I have huge depression issues. The only side effects I have noticed so far is some weight gain from the Cymbalta and my hands shake from the Buspar. I am looking for a new therapist I can afford. Got a call in, no call back yet.... glad not suicidal or anything!
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03/03/2008 19:02
abetterday
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I've been on it for a few years now. I'm happy to answer any questions...
Bailey

The human spirit is stronger than anything that can happen to it. ~ C.C.Scott
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03/04/2008 12:50
bshapiro
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wellbutrin is on of the better antidepressants with fewer side effects (better tolerance)that ssri's.

it also has fewer "sexual" side effects that ssri's so it shouldn't contribute to or exacerbate the usual loss of libido associated with FMS.

according to an article I read today in the FMS network news letter it also has a stimulating effect which is good for fatigue.

I took wellbutrin for more than 5 years with no ill effects.

I stopped taking it recently because I realized that I was sad not depressed. Sadness is an emotion depression is an illness

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03/05/2008 08:19
ilovepetey1
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I keep on and off with the wellbutrin because altho it stops the smoking, it seems to speed up my metabalism enough so my pain meds don't work as well.
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03/06/2008 21:38
TooMuch
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I took Wellbutrin a few years ago when I was trying different antidepressants to find one that worked. I hated it. It made me cry everyday uncontrollably (wasn't normal for me) and I felt crazier. I would like to try it again though, maybe stick it out for a few months and see if the negative side effects go away. I know people that have had good results. Good Luck!
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