Taryn Hicks: Semi-Regular Thoughts…

Semi-regular thoughts…

November 18, 2009

Remember The Milk rock my socks

rtm-heartRemember The Milk are awesome.

I’ve been using Remember The Milk for almost a year now and I’ve found it an invaluable tool for staying on top of all my… stuff. From my half-arsed GTD lists, to information about family gatherings, birthdays, and appointments, you name it, I have it in Remember The Milk. (more…)

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September 25, 2009

Major Depression and Efexor Withdrawal

blog-fuxorOver the past few weeks I have been tapering off of Efexor-XR—an antidepressant—on the advice of my doctor. A number of people on Twitter have suggested that I write an account of the experience, perhaps to help others who discontinue the drug.

First, a little background. I have Major Depression. I was first diagnosed in 2001, although a later psychiatric assessment suggests I have had Depression since the mid 1990’s (my early teens). Throughout my Depression I have felt frustrated that my doctors have only ever treated me with medication, that they simply “threw drugs at the problem” to get me out of their office. Mid-2007 I began searching for a doctor that would take my Depression seriously.

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Filed under: Mental Health — Tags: , , , , , , — Taryn @ 3:16 am

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