Uppin' the dosage today
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Yes! When I'm completely off the deadening stuff, my total dosage of Bupropion will be 225 mg in the spring and summer, 300 in the fall and winter. With the Effexor, I felt pretty level and copacetic, which is good--but with the added bupropion, I feel wonderful! So much energy in my attitude!
Marchia in Aeternum
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
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End of my first day at full dosage. I know it's not supposed to take effect this fast but I am having NO cravings for alcohol. When I woke up this morning I went for a mile walk. I am really pleased with the progress. No side effects other than the occasional spacey moment.
Marchia in Aeternum
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Third day. The world has taken on a surreal aspect. The iron is ironing the board.
Just kiddin'. I know these meds are not supposed to kick in this soon. I guess I'm sensitive. Anyway, I am three days into abstinence from alcohol. I tapered down last week while starting my 1/2 dose of nupropion as suggested by my doctor. The crazy thing about that is as the week went on, the effects of alcohol went away. No buzz.
I have not had the first withdrawal symptom or craving. I have a little tremor in my hands but my hands have shook all my life. I feel great. Happy. Surprised. Grateful.
Just kiddin'. I know these meds are not supposed to kick in this soon. I guess I'm sensitive. Anyway, I am three days into abstinence from alcohol. I tapered down last week while starting my 1/2 dose of nupropion as suggested by my doctor. The crazy thing about that is as the week went on, the effects of alcohol went away. No buzz.
I have not had the first withdrawal symptom or craving. I have a little tremor in my hands but my hands have shook all my life. I feel great. Happy. Surprised. Grateful.
Marchia in Aeternum
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
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Day 5. Jumped a major hurdle today. The addictive voice talks. I don't care. None of the usual anxiety, depression, or cravings. Still no side effects. This is going well.
Marchia in Aeternum
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
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Forgot to add Day 6 yesterday. No problems at all.
Interesting thing. For all the troubles in my life right now, my emotional state is either neutral or positive. No negative feelings.
Interesting thing. For all the troubles in my life right now, my emotional state is either neutral or positive. No negative feelings.
Marchia in Aeternum
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 11,094
1 week of 1/2 dose and tapering down and 1 week of full dose and total abstinence.
No withdrawals, cravings, anxiety, depression. While the beast seems to think that I'm so in control I could handle drinking again, I have no problem saying No.
Since this is going so well, I'm going to end the daily reporting.
No withdrawals, cravings, anxiety, depression. While the beast seems to think that I'm so in control I could handle drinking again, I have no problem saying No.
Since this is going so well, I'm going to end the daily reporting.
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