Intro vent My_farm: Two months ago I was told that my wife was no longer
in love with me and we were getting a divorce. I see no
point in staying with someone that does not love you so I did not contest the divorce. One month later (May 27th) we were divorced(FLA). From the day that I was told we were getting a divorce I started getting anxiety attacks throughout the day and have not slept past 2:30 AM since then.I do NOT feel anxious at 2:00 though.
The Dr gave me xanax(mini-dose) and that helps the anxiety attacks. They are fading. I go to bed when I am tired 9:30PM every night. I fall asleep quickly and ALWAYS wake at 2:30AM and can not return to sleep. I do not need to get up until 6:00AM.
I have always slept well so I believe that this will pass.
I have tried Zoloft and Effexor but the side effects were too much. Today I am starting Lexapro. I am a pretty sharp guy and never take meds,but I do not care to dance to close to the edge with depression,so I will suck it up and try this.
I was married for 10 years. I am sad that she did not want to grow old with me,but I am not mad,just sad.
The only thing that I am mad about is that I accepted a new(too challenging) job transfer 1 week before she announced the divorce. She wanted to be liquid so I kept our house and 1.5 acres.
A lonely place to be right now. My old roommate(male ) is nice enough to move in for a while to help keep me company.
Enough for now.
Thanks for listening.
Mike
Re:Intro vent sourpuss: ah - good, you found teh vent-o-board.
good luck with the meds.
