First, my apologizes for my long absence. My illness turned into pneumonia and it has been a tough road.
There is good news! I did what so many encouraged me to do and I went to my doctor to change my anti-depressant to Effexor! I started taking it even in the middle of my pneumonia because I didn't want to waste another minute. I was just praying that it would work the same as it had years ago. I was really scared in case I fell deeper into my dark place. It has only been three weeks and yet I am totally feeling so much better. I have hope back in my life and it has been so long since I have felt any hope or joy.
I think I would still be paralyzed by the fear of what could happen. Thanks for all the encouragement to move forward.
I would love to hear more from you on how you are or are not managing this disease. I really believe we can help one another from our experiences.
