Thanks for the info. I started it this morning. I feel a little "spooky" but I guess that's to be expected until I get used to the meds. I really hate to get on a medicine that's so hard to get off, but the Effexor was the same way. It's funny though, I was in the hospital when I had to go off the Effexor, and I didn't have withdrawals...just some crying, but that was more due to my illness and being in the hospital so long. I think because I was on such a heavy dose of pain meds, that masked any withdrawals I might have had. I don't know. I just know I need some meds now! I wake up all night long and I have such anxiety about being sick for so long, getting off the oxygen, going back to work, wondering if I can get back to normal, will I have a phobia about leaving the house or driving? What if my short term disability doesn't pay me? What if I can't breathe without the oxygen...Etc. Etc. It goes on and on until I work myself up into an anxiety attack. In my head I know it's crazy, but I can't help the feelings...it's terrible. In reality, I have a great job, husband, home, and life. The doctor said I can stop the oxygen, but to keep it until they come get it just incase I need it. So far, I haven't needed it, but the anxiety about not having it is something I didn't expect. I guess it stands to reason since I've been on it for a month, that it would be scarey to all of a sudden not have it on anymore...given my current anxiety level....I know I'll be okay, but I just can't help freaking out. Even last night, my first night without oxygen, I woke up a bazillion times just to make sure I was still alive! lol! It's nuts! I hate this!!! Sorry to ramble.....thanks again for your input....I really appreciate you taking the time to type back to me!
