Depression: It's not just for wimps

[liberaltrucker]

Effexor XR 150 mg qd. That's my current dosage. Started at 75 mg
and had to increase. Doc says it may have to increase to 300.

Full disclosure: Doc is a GP, not a shrink. I can't afford a shrink
for both financial and career reasons. Gawd, if my employer found out!
Fact is, I'm damn good at my job, it's my only source of self-satisfaction.

I'm not exactly the stereotypical he-man trucker, but I carry my weight
(so to speak). I don't have problems with Mom or any of that Freudian shit.
The only sexual "problems" are those typical of a 54 YO male.

Fact is, there's a biochemical imbalance in my brain. Effexor, like insulin
to a diabetic, calms the symptoms but will never cure the ailment.

[Droopy]

1. I'm a trucker, too

And I have a nasty disease called schizo-affective disorder. Among the four medications that I take are an anti-psychotic and a mood stabilizer.

I've been honest at my D.O.T. physicals. The fact that I have this illness is on my long form physical. I haven't heard a peep about it from my employer. I just had to get a note from my psychiatrist saying he thought I could perform my job safely for the doctor conducting the physical and my physical is only good for one year instead of two. I think that's fair.

I wouldn't exactly advertise the fact that you have a mental illness, but if your employer does find out and fires you then I want to be your lawyer when you sue the fuck out of them. I don't need no damn degree to win that case. :)

[mdmc]

2. good to see you again my friend

peace and low stress to you and yours