To Reduce Meds Or Not

[externalsmile]

*happy dance*

Just back from the doctors. He agreed that it is time to decrease the medication! From Friday I am down from 150 to emmmmmmmm whatever a decrease of 37.5mg of effexor XL is lol. Sorry, not in the mood to do maths. I have to give that change 4 weeks then if I am ok I can drop to 75mg.

Torture.........HERE I COME!!!!!!! hahaahaha!

 

[The Albatross]

Hopefully not too torturious... just know that your body chemistry is gonna rebalance. Bodies are lazy, if something else is doing the work, they've got to have time to notice and "reboot". I have a friend that has tried it twice, and she can't do it. So... if you get alarm bells that are ringing off the hook and you can't walk it out, then her decision was to stay on the meds. It's okay either way, just a "trial balloon" to see if you can stay at the same level without the med. Okay???

 

[externalsmile]

Well I am hoping I do ok! Actually praying! The bad hormonal mood has lifted and I am happy chirpy me again.

First day of lowered dose started this evening. I didn't sleep last night because of a particular message I got from him and I am like a lovestruck teen again so hopefully I will sleep tonight. At least if I don't it is the weekend. God bless the weekend.

 

[externalsmile]

Ouchy! My head hurts! Not sure if it is too do with tiredness or withdrawal. I slept for 4 hours this afternoon when I got home and it is still there. I had an early start today and it was a busy busy morning. Just took two Panadol Extra so hopefully that will knock it a bit. If it does I'm sure I will be best friends with it for the next few weeks.

Not feeling as doped up already which is definitely great.

 

[externalsmile]

Bloomin' heck! I'm loving this change in energy levels! Having breakfast now then in about 2 hours I am planning on heading out for a cycle. Then going to hit the books for the day for college. I think I still should have plenty of energy to go do my shopping then tidy up around the house.

The headache cleared after the Panadol yesterday and no sign of it today. I feel like I could get one though.

I was on the emotional side last night and had a right old cry but it was because I was happy and proud of myself. It was lovely! I was proper happy all evening.

 

[externalsmile]

Lol.... 1.30pm and still in my pjs! Oopsy! lol.

And I did have a snooze on the sofa. Well..... it did start pouring rain so I couldn't go for that cycle. I don't do rain.

Feeling a little iffy right now. A bit of dizziness and a small bit of nausea. Hoping it will pass soon so I can get up on the wii fit.

 

[The Albatross]

Don't over examine it... acknowledge it and let it go. Glad you're taking it easy.

 

[externalsmile]

Well I suppose I should do the whole rest thing while I can. I need my beauty sleep so I can look gorgeous for the next time I see Mr Perfectly Right.

 

[The Albatross]

Nothing wrong with a rest day... the only thing I have to do today is make white bean chili. I plan on hanging out in my PJ's too.

 

[externalsmile]

I've got an email to go to some parade in a few hours so no shopping for me. Although I think I will have to go after anyway. Cat food is low in supplies and that little twat suddenly is eating all around him the last few days.

 

[The Albatross]

Yay a parade. Glad you've got a plan. Have fun today!

 

[externalsmile]

I will! Although I could end up bored since it is a history related parade. Zzzzzzzzzzzz.