Hello there!
I thought I would update on here again, as it’s been a little while.
I couldn’t cope with the 50mg increase in Effexor - had some side effects that I won’t say but couldn’t handle. So I went back down to 37.5mg.
I started Qulipta not that long ago and have been on 60mg for 5 weeks now. I haven’t noticed any side effects which is good.
I’ve also returned to work gradually and seem to be coping, but part time for now. I have been able to do more, which has been great. I went out for dinner last night, and ate some food.
I’ve woken up this morning feeling the worst in a little while, lots of unsteadiness moving around which is scary. I’m mentally telling myself that it’s due to either my menstrual cycle ending, new food, tiredness or all of those.
The usual thoughts are creeping back in of:
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Why does this happen to me/other people like me? It’s unfair. I try to counter this with “that’s life”, have to make the most of it.
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What happens if my uptick/feeling better was only temporary? I try to tackle this one by reminding myself to take it day by day.
Argghhh, I just want to live a normal life aged 29 please.
Sending everyone lots of extra love.