Information and opinions on Depression from CurriedFairy at MyDepressionConnection.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/60575 http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/60575/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/60575 http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/60575/84811/things Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:04:50 -0400 CurriedFairy Dear everyone,   I try to do, and believe, these things.  I have made them into a poster.  Some days the list helps and grounds me.  Some days I fail.  Take what you like and leave the rest.   Have the diligence to work hard to develop my mind and body. Have the self discipline to aim for goals and the persistence to achieve them. Have the wisdom to use my skills only for self defence, the... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/60575/84811/things http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/60575/84808/dog-poo-shoe Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:26:39 -0400 CurriedFairy HI Everyone,   I have been going cold turkey off EffexorSR for.. well... I don't know how long for, because I have totally lost track of time - but let's say 2 weeks - that's about right.   I wouldn't recommend going on this drug in the first place - or, if you have researched the drug and its effects and spoken seriously with your doctor, friends, family and believe the drug is necessary - prepare for a lifetime on it.  I... http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/c/60575/84808/dog-poo-shoe