Quote Originally Posted by Luc View Post
So sorry to hear your son started taking SSRIs, GrandmaD... It's hard to say which one is the worst, though, many say Effexor and Paxil are in the top two (of the worst ones)...

As for your son, does he know about the side-effects of those drugs? Is it possible to tell him about this forum or similar places, where he could read more about it?

I also hope you were only "considering taking another AD to help you sleep"..., and you would never do it in the final equation. We all know where it leads, and how it would worsen your current situation.

Rought times, indeed. At least there has been some improvement since two days... Hang in there!
I am not sure if he really realises. I only just told him yesterday about myself. He probably doesn't have a clue...just believes Drs... We were on a mobile, so too costly to ring. I have SMS him to ask if he has a landline phone somewhere so we can talk, but not hear back all day. I have to let this go, not good for me - this morning quite worked up, almost panic.. body and head vibes extreme, palpitations back and shakey, etc. I have to find balance between looking after myself and trying not to worry about him, but want to help him as well, so hard. I don't think he is computer literate. His wife might be, I sent her an SMS also but no reply as yet from her either.

Yea, ROUGH TIMES ALRIGHT. I had a gutful, I can tell you! Because of that, I was only considering the Endep. Also because I cannot relax and 3 hrs to get to sleep again and waking every 1.5hrs and not getting back tol sleep - being a zombie sounded good to me - I thought about using them for sleep, but I know you can't just do that. I don't want to resort to sleeping pills either, I feel so trapped, and hate it. I know it is silly to be on 2! Esp. here i am advising son against it!! Not rational... c'mon brain...please get fixed quick.

This week SHOULD see some improvement.