tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592111183936213093.post4628121097402754995..comments2023-04-30T15:12:47.596+00:00Comments on Lisa's Stitching Addiction: Having A Rough TimeLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07182572208830060896noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592111183936213093.post-3305947425948822362007-07-28T18:04:00.000+00:002007-07-28T18:04:00.000+00:00Hi there. I'm a fellow cross stitcher who just ha...Hi there. I'm a fellow cross stitcher who just happened to be surfing and stumbled across this post. <BR/><BR/>I have struggled my whole life with anxiety and depression, and after what seemed like trying every medication out there plus the endless combinations of the meds, I got some counceling (which helped ALOT) and began taking my "wonder drug" --Effexor XR. This drug has one of the worst withdrawal out there (so I've read). I've been on it for 3 years now, and am doing so much better it's hard to believe that I ever had a problem. When I talked to my doctor about coming off of it, she informed me that many people who take these medications are doing quite well taking them longer term--to life. <BR/><BR/>No one says you HAVE to stop taking them, hon. If taking the medications helps, than do what helps you. I wish you the best. If you would like to talk, my email is sroberts1974@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592111183936213093.post-71779345275220353342007-07-28T11:04:00.000+00:002007-07-28T11:04:00.000+00:00It's a strange illness Lisa, you seem to be one st...It's a strange illness Lisa, you seem to be one step forward and 4 steps back a lot of the time, you'll get there in the end, accept the help that is offered (even if it is meds) and take each day at a time, it's the only way to do it. Your stitching bug will come back when you can concentrate<BR/><BR/>Nice that Dawn lives near you, a good chat over coffee might be a good idea, a new friend might be just what you need<BR/>{huggles}Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863899802782756191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592111183936213093.post-80007556134127320572007-07-27T17:56:00.000+00:002007-07-27T17:56:00.000+00:00Don't feel as though you are a failure Lisa. We al...Don't feel as though you are a failure Lisa. We all need help from time to time and sometimes it just takes that bit longer. You will get there but don't worry about how long it's taking.{{{{{hugs}}}}}Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883231391662433334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592111183936213093.post-56899964586973852392007-07-27T11:18:00.000+00:002007-07-27T11:18:00.000+00:00Lisa I hope things improve soon for you! I know a ...Lisa I hope things improve soon for you! I know a little of what your feeling I had a mild dose of postnatal depression after having Jack and was also on anti-depressants! I was lucky because I didn't take them for too long and just came off them but I can understand how hard it is for you. Most people assume you can just pull yourself together but if it was as easy as that everyone in the world would be happy little bunnys and that is not the case! <BR/>I have offered before but if you fancy meeting up for a coffee just email me. It might help to talk! <BR/>Huge hugs<BR/>Dawn xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592111183936213093.post-91051163005173202672007-07-26T22:26:00.000+00:002007-07-26T22:26:00.000+00:00Hope you are soon feeling better, my DD has been g...Hope you are soon feeling better, my DD has been getting careless about taking her meds and has been going through a really rough time as a result. I was always very sceptical about the value of antidepressants but have seen that they work wonders for her so, if it's what you need then don't be hard on yourself. I am sure there will be a time when you don't need them any more.janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377329351930360373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592111183936213093.post-33071989458943488022007-07-26T20:10:00.000+00:002007-07-26T20:10:00.000+00:00Sorry to hear you have been feeling poorly Lisa. D...Sorry to hear you have been feeling poorly Lisa. Don´t be hard on yourself. The meds are doing good thing for you so don´t worry - you are not a failure. Hope you get well soon sending lots of cyber hugs your way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592111183936213093.post-89634225356199626522007-07-26T19:08:00.000+00:002007-07-26T19:08:00.000+00:00You are not a failure. We all need different type...You are not a failure. We all need different types of support to help with life. The meds are obviously doing you some good and you and your body are obviously not ready to stop them.<BR/><BR/>Huge hugs<BR/>ClaireClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180233992557351653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592111183936213093.post-16881648711792981652007-07-26T17:49:00.000+00:002007-07-26T17:49:00.000+00:00hope you feel better soon and start stitching agai...hope you feel better soon and start stitching againKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254903130032928864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5592111183936213093.post-9431381281852011732007-07-26T17:45:00.000+00:002007-07-26T17:45:00.000+00:00Oh Lisa, you are going through a rough time! Don'...Oh Lisa, you are going through a rough time! Don't go feeling like a failure because of the attempt at coming off the meds. My brother was on medication for years for his depression, but he's finaly getting there, it's one of the worse kind of illness's for people to understand but it's real non the less. Take the meds, accept the fact that your going to need them for a while, and try to enjoy life as best you can, you will get there in the end, but not just yet. Big (((Hugs)))Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15769445590274560397noreply@blogger.com