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You must take off as much time as is necessary Ash. Going back too soon would be counter productive and lead to further stresses to yourself. Why don't you try the gym again? Somewhere to go whilst you are off and somewhere to let go of your inner unrest. A hug to you.. ((((xx))))

From what I've read here, the prozac switch works okay for some people, but for others it doesn't work, they end up in w/d from the first drug and the prozac doesn't cover it. I don't think there is any way to predict whether it will work or not. Also, some people find Prozac very stimulating and can cause anxiety. Good to hear the melatonin and valerian are helping, I've found them helpful too.

Thanks Julie, Strangly, my doctor would not prescribe that unless I see a consultant first. My regime at the moment is to try and see if Prozac works ( I will give it some time) and if it does, will wean off the 20mg citalopram. Luckily I have private insurance to cover some of the mental health comsultancy and therapy. This is god sent, as UK is notorious for the lack of these facilities on the NHS. I am seeing a consultant in two weeks,...

I have been on paxil since July, I have gained 12 pounds. Can't take it off.

Quote: Originally Posted by scotty Iron deficiency would result in pale eyelids, not bright. Pale eyelids, it is it. Sorry

I seem to get this quite often, it feels as though there's a lot of pressure behind my eyes or something. Sort of like my eyes feel very heavy and tired too. I can't describe it very well. I also get tightness and soreness around my forehead and face muscles that seem to go with it. Rubbing my eyes a lot feels good, as does submerging my head in hot water as far as the tops of my eyeballs. Any ideas what it is and if there's any...

Ash I just wanted to say...stay far far away from Effexor! 23 months and still suffering through withdrawal.

Quote: Originally Posted by pboy I'll try that about more exercise, what sort of exercise do you do? I can only really manage walking. I also do walking (I have a dog, so my walking is compulsory on my every day agenda, I guess). Plus once/twice a week some gym. Neither too excessively. They help me to take the edge off of a bad wave, if one comes. At first it may seem extremely difficult to start exercises, but after you're done...

Quote: Originally Posted by Mixter I've been iron deficient on Efexor, it has been diagnosed before. The girl at the shop said my under eyelids color was bright. Iron deficiency would result in pale eyelids, not bright.

I haven't had any significant changes recently to my meds, but I find myself tired constantly, and sometimes sleep from 4am-2pm and then nap from 5pm-10pm. That's 15 hours a day. I always feel sleepy. That's been going on for months and months. In addition, for the past few weeks, my abdomen has felt off. I can't really describe the sensation, but the closest I can come is that there is discomfort in my intestines....