beat depression

I am still taking 75 mg of Effexor along with supplements, and it’s working very well for me. My attitude toward life is so much more positive. I am starting the New Year in a much better place, no longer a victim of depression.

I have leveled off the Effexor dosage to 75 mg, and am supplementing with DHEA and Sam-E. I am feeling quite good, thank you, and hope I will be off prescription drugs completely by the beginning of 2009.

How am I doing this? I have stated an intention to be mentally and physically healthy. Repeating this several times per day is making me strong!

Man, this is becoming a habit with me. Cried today after the loan guy called me to get more info – I am really conflicted about getting this loan. It was at work, so then I talked to a friend and felt better. Then I went with my son to his doctor after school, and cried while talking with both of them about my son’s struggles. Life is tough, but I can take it. I may have to up my meds.

I cried today, talking to the appraiser who was coming to my house so I can qualify for a line of credit loan. I am worried about borrowing money after loaning a man money which I hope someday to recoop. I am scared that the man I thought loved me was actually scamming me. I am worried about my brother’s health – two brothers, really, who are facing major surgery. I am feeling very low, and I cried today. But I know that I will be okay, my brothers will regain their health, and I am thankful.

I’ve been reading about natural cures/treatments for depression, and decided to try a small amount of DHEA (an amino acid, I think) to my daily routine. Then I’ll go down to 75 mg of Effexor and see what happens. I feel very good, so it must be working!

I was driving home from seeing my sons, and the dark feeling descended on me. I acknowledged it, checked to see how much of it was true, and let it go. That works!

Summer is so much better for me – sunshine, more sleep, less pressure. So I’m happier, and on my way to getting off prescription antidepressants!

I am gradually reducing the dosage of the Effexor I’m taking, with doctor’s supervision. Summer is the best time for me to do this – less pressure, lots of sunshine, better sleep. I’m feeling good!