The Hedonistic Pleasureseeker

It’s shocking to discover cosmetics makers may still be using lead in their reddest lipsticks. Perhaps we pouty-lipped ladies would be better off switching to lip gloss until manufacturers get their act together.

Labels or Love by Fergie

Shopping for labels, shopping for love
Manolo and Louis, it’s all I’m thinking of
Shopping for labels, shopping for love
1, 2
Manolo and Louis, it’s all I’m thinking of
1, 2, 3 Turn the lights on.

I already know what my addiction is
I be looking for labels, I ain’t looking for love
I shop for purses while love walks out the door
Don’t cry, buy a bag and get over it
And, I’m not concerned with all the politics
It’s a lot of men I know I could find another.

What I know is that I’m always happy when I walk out the store, store
I’m guessing Supercalifragi-sexy, nothing to be playing with
I love him, hate him, kiss him, diss him, tryna to walk a mile in my kicks

[Chorus]
Love’s like a runway but which one do I love more?
No emotional baggage, just big bags filled with Dior
Love’s like a runway, so what’s all the fussing for?
Let’s stop chasing them boys and shop some more.
1, 2, 1, 2, 3, Turn the lights on.

I know I might come off as negative
I be looking for labels, I ain’t looking for love
Relationships are often so hard to tame
A Prada dress has never broken my heart before
And, ballin’s something that I’m fed up with
I’mma do the damn thing, watch me do the damn thing
Cause I know that my credit card will help me put out the flames
I’m guessing Supercalifragi-sexy, nothing to be playing with
I love him, hate him, kiss him, diss him, tryna to walk a mile in my kicks

Gucci, Fendi, Prada purses, purchasing them finer things
Men they come a dime a dozen, just give me them diamond rings
I’m into a lot of bling, Cadillac, Chanel and Coach
Fellas boast but they can’t really handle my female approach
Buying things is hard to say
Rocking Christian Audigier, Manolo, Polo, taking photos in my Cartier
So we can’t go all the way, I know you might hate it but
I’m a shop for labels while them ladies lay and wait for love

[Chorus]
Love’s like a runway but which one do I love more?
No emotional baggage, just big bags filled with Dior
Love’s like a runway, so what’s all the fussing for?
Let’s stop chasing them boys and shop some more.
1, 2, 1, 2, 3, Turn the lights on.

Shopping for labels, shopping for love
Manolo and Louis, it’s all I’m thinking of
Shopping for labels, shopping for love
1, 2
Manolo and Louis, it’s all I’m thinking of
1, 2, 3 Turn the lights on.

Moi, the Hedonistic Pleasureseeker, is fussy about my water.

I usually drink distilled water or spring/mineral water as I refuse to suffer the proven adverse mental health effects of fluoridated tap water. Yesterday I was overjoyed to discover that the township that I live in does not fluoridate it’s water supply. WOOT!!!

Unfortunately, between 60 and 70 percent of the country is not so fortunate. Americans are more likely to encounter fluoridated water in large towns and cities than in smaller, outlying townships. Since most of humanity clusters in urban areas guess what? Unless you take special efforts to remove the additives from your water you’re probably drinking crap, and a Brita filter won’t cut it, either. No matter what the ads tell you, the filters you buy at the store WILL NOT remove fluoride from your tap water.

So what’s wrong with fluoride? I’m glad that you asked.

Calcium fluoride is naturally present in some mineral waters and even some foods, but that’s not the chemical you should be worried about, because what’s being put in America’s water supplies is not calcium fluoride. Do a little digging and you’ll discover that it’s something much, much worse. In fact, the so-called “fluoride” being dumped in 60-70% of our drinking water is so poisonous that only a few parts per billion are apparently enough to lower our children’s IQs. Influential operatives sliming the corridors of power have known this all along, which TOTALLY pisses me off, SO . . . Full report after the jump, and it’s NOT a Hedonistic Pleasure.

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Since I was blessed with a hair disease at least four years ago I’ve not needed to shave my legs. Let me rephrase that: No woman “needs” to shave her legs, but I’m just one of those women who liked to, once upon a time.

Until the other day: I saw hair. On my knees. Oh. My. God. I had hairy knees!

My hair is growing back!

Granted, I’d already noticed a lot of regrowth on my head, but the bald spots had been coming and going for so long that I’d grown tired of hoping for “normal” long ago. Even when I recently felt hair growing on the nape of my neck (a most resistant place for alopecia regrowth) I was afraid to get too excited about it.

But now I know, because my knees say so: I really am headed for a period of growth. Yay!

Now on to the question of what to do about those hairy knees. Shave? Wax? I can’t afford any more laser treatments. But I can afford this:

No! No! What an odd name for a hair blaster. It burns the hair at the root, which makes the hair grow back softer and paler. It feels a little bit like laser, with the zap zap zap rubber band sensation, but it doesn’t hurt as much. Actually, it’s not bothersome at all.

Except for the bikini area. OW. Now THAT felt just like a laser. I pressed on, however, until my butt and inner thighs were beet red and covered with mosquito bite-sized welts. Good thing I just bought THIS:

This product falls in the same category as the Boudreaux Butt Paste I bought last summer: Too funny NOT to buy.

Vagina Spa Opens in New York

Now comes the first medi spa in Manhattan wholly dedicated to strengthening and grooming a woman’s genital area. Phit — short for pelvic health integrated techniques — is to open this month on East 58th Street.

Dr. Lauri Romanzi, a gynecologist who performs pelvic reconstruction surgery, said she came up with the idea for the spa one day while walking by an outlet of BriteSmile, the tooth-whitening chain. She liked that the stores cater to people with healthy teeth.

The spa is essentially a gussied-up examination room down the hall from Dr. Romanzi’s medical practice. At the spa, the signature treatment will be a $150 gynecological exam — in which a client contracts her pelvic muscles around Dr. Romanzi’s fingers — to determine by feel whether muscle tone is weak, moderate or strong.

And here I thought Americans had already achieved the pinnacle of narcissism. Is it really possible that women have gotten so LAZY that they’re outsourcing their Kegel exercises? Is the Apocalypse at hand? Honestly, I don’t believe it necessary that we ape Rome during it’s epic fall.

Besides, this is what intimate friends are for: To be personal trainers for our privates. Frankly, I think this kind and level of personal service requires a house call. Failing that a resourceful woman can just pull up her Puss-n-Bootstraps and use her own fingers. The DIY approach is easy and free.

I wonder: Will the good Doctor be holding Kegel aerobics classes? (I can see it now: “Come on, girls, squeeze! Squeeze! One two three four!”). She might as well go all the way and hold pong ball distance competitions and “throat pilates” while she’s at it. Any doctor specializing in something so asinine as “vaginal rejuvenation” is likely to be of the “alter your pussy to fascinate your man” mindset. If she’s going to devote her career to insulting women’s vaginas she might as well go all the way.

What’s she gonna call the place, Spagina? She should pipe Barry White muzak throughout the spa: “It feels so good . . . Oh, what a groove You have no idea how it feels, My hands just won’t keep still . . . Oh baby oh baby . . .”

Men, inquire within as to the availability of towel boy and technician internships.

There is something about this predatory dress that screams TOO MUCH COUGAR TRYING TOO HARD!!! Back to the boutique it goes . . . good thing I didn’t take off the tags . . .

Lesson for the Day: NEVER shop for clothes if you are sexually aroused AND have bad PMS. What was I thinking?

As interest in the medical side of female sexuality grows, an expanding array of herbal remedies with names like “Exotica” and “Steel Libido” are also hitting drugstore shelves and showing up in spam advertising. Many of them are minimally effective and loaded with irritants like orange oil and menthol. But a few herbal remedies have shown promising results in clinical trials. Some doctors say Zestra, a homeopathic mixture of botanical oils can create a tingling sensation and increase blood flow to genitals. They’re also suggesting ArginMax, an amino acid supplement that may increase blood flow to the genitals.

- Wall Street Journal: His and Hers Sex Drugs

First, a caveat: I don’t think a low sex drive is a “problem” unless the person experiencing it thinks it’s a problem. For instance, if I go more than a week or two without sex at first I suffer horrible feelings of loneliness and deprivation, but then my body just shuts down and I just stop giving a shit. I’m actually a little relieved by that point. Sometimes I think this thing with Scorpio feels like kicking a drug habit over and over and over.

Still, there are people in active relationships who are seriously bummed out by the mismatches in their sex drives. I figure if there’s a chemical intervention that can them singing the same tune, whether it be saltpeter or testosterone or Viagra, well, mazeltov!

Personally, I found Wellbutrin kicked my sexuality into hyperdrive, to the point where my romps with Scorpio, became spectacularly . . . uh . . . messy. Who knew? Unfortunately, now that we hardly ever see each other anymore it all just went pfffft. Meh, that means less laundry and less stress, I suppose. The right man will kick it into gear again someday. For the rest of you seekers, however . . . You GO, GIRLS!

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS:

Testosterone (AndroGel, Testim and products mixed for women at specialty pharmacies). Known as the “hormone of desire,” it’s prescribed for women who complain of low sex drive. Not approved by the FDA for use by women. Has many unpleasant side effects including hair growth, muscle mass increase and deepening of the voice.

Wellbutrin (Bupropion): An anti-depressant without the libido dulling effects. It may also boost sexual thoughts in women who are not depressed. The drug is currently being prescribed to replace or counteract other antidepressants.

Viagra/Levitra: Both drugs increase blood flow to the genital areas, which some doctors say could improve “engorgement” in women. Approved by the FDA only for men. Initial studies of Levitra in women have been “disappointing” according to its maker.

FemRing/Topical Estrogen: A silicon ring that is inserted into the vagina and releases estrogen. Used to treat menopausal symptoms, including vaginal dryness. Topical estrogen products, including Etrace and Vagifem, have similar effects.

NON-PRESCRIPTION REMEDY

Zestra: A lotion containing ingredients like borage seed oil, evening primrose oil, and coleus extract that creates a tingling sensation. Claims to increase blood flow and “nerve velocity.” The treatment has been through a small clinical trial and some doctors say the results stand up to scrutiny.

Laydees! The next time you summon the energy to drive into the city and offer yourself up as a consumable item to a man who does his tail shopping online, try this:

Adopt the regulation drag by wearing a clingy-yet-modest knit dress, high heels and long hair, full makeup, perfume, the works. Try not to calculate the ROI on all this effort; just treat it like the state lottery in that you know you’re frittering your life away one dollar, one thought, one calorie at a time but maybe . . . maybe . . . you may hit an emotional or physical jackpot someday.

Hey. It could happen.

On your way to meet Mr. Maybe, be sure to totter past a construction site or the local salt lick. Smile at the whistles and the “Hey! Miss! Hey! Hey!” That way, should your date turn out to be a total bore you at least know that hey, you still “got it.” The day wasn’t a total waste of makeup. You won’t break even by a long shot, energetically speaking, but you’ll need that little ego boost during the long ride home.

“The FDA is finally starting to tell the truth about antidepressants. It is time for psychiatry to tell the truth as well. We have never known what we were doing. We do however know, if we were to just leave people alone and do nothing to them, they would be better in 12 to 16 weeks. “

-Dr. Peter Breggin M.D.

I’m using a vacation day to deal with my stupid hormones.  My edema is back and my weight has ballooned to 137 pounds. Since I can’t get my chubby feet into my shoes and can barely walk, so I know it’s not fat but water causing it. It’s probably my hormones kicking my ass again, with complications stemming from my long term SSRI use. SSRI withdrawal symptoms can last for several months after stopping treatment, and the protocol for coping with the neurological hypersensitivity is rest and the avoidance of all stimulants to the nervous system.

(Important Note: For you PMDD sufferers reading this I’m NOT suggesting you quit the Zoloft or Sarafem or whatever it is you’re taking. Rather I suggest you speak with your doctor about whether or not s/he thinks intermittent dosing could be right for you. Intermittent dosing will reduce both short and long-term side-effects of SSRI use. I might need a SSRI to get me through the winter months and will chose intermittent dosing if this comes to be the case.)

Researchers in the biopsychiatry field have discovered that excess serotogenic activity can lead to REM sleep disruption, adrenal exhaustion, and the edema and weight gain associated with it. AW, fuckitall, but at least I have a possible diagnosis because my doctor, who’s ordinarily very good, shrugged off my unexplained weight gain as food and activity related. Occam’s Razor: Always reach for the simplest explanation, especially when diagnostic tests come out normal, which mine did. Unfortunately adrenal fatigue can’t be detected from simple blood tests.

“When Patient’s Tail Stops Wagging Problems are Imminent.” Dr. Michael Borkin, NMD is a pioneer in hormone and electrolyte research. He specializes in hormone and electrolyte testing and balancing.

Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

• Tendency to gain weight and unable to loose it, especially around the waist.
• High frequency of getting the flu and other respiratory diseases and these symptoms tend to last longer than usual.
• Tendency to tremble when under pressure.
• Reduced sex drive.
• Lightheaded when rising from a laying down position.
• Unable to remember things.
• Lack of energy in the mornings and also in the afternoon between 3 to 5 pm.
• Feel better suddenly for a brief period after a meal.
• Often feel tired betweeen 9 - 10 pm, but resist going to bed.
• Need coffee or stimulants to get going in the morning.
• Crave for salty, fatty, and high protein food such as meat and cheese.
• Increase symptoms of PMS for women; period are heavy and then stop, or almost stopped on the 4th day, only to start flow again on the 5th or 6th day.
• Pain in the upper back or neck with no apparent reasons .
• Feels better when stress is relieved, such as on a vacation.
• Difficulties in getting up in the morning
• Lightheaded

Other signs and symptoms include:

• Mild depression
• Food and or inhalant allergies
• Lethargy and lack of energy
• Increased effort to perform daily tasks
• Decreased ability to handle stress
• Dry and thin skin
• Hypoglycemia
• Low Body Temperature
• Nervousness
• Palpitation
• Unexplained hair loss
• Alternating constipation and diarrhea
• Dyspepsia

So how does one treat adrenal exhaustion? I dunno, but when I see the word “exhaustion” I think “rest.” Dr. Lam has an adrenal fatigue protocol at his natural medicine website and it looks quite doable, if I can force myself off the caffeine and into bed earlier. The protocol is too long to cut and paste in its entirety here but here are his main points distilled:

1. SPA DAY!!! Minimize or eliminate what causes stress (duh). Make relationship changes if they’re the problem.

2. Change bedtime habits. Turn off TV by 8pm and do NOT spend late evenings on the computer; the artificial light fucks with melatonin levels and the sleep cycle. I will need to cut down on my nighttime blogging.

3. Everything I’ve been doing to self-treat in the food arena has been wrong. I just ate half a watermelon to treat my edema and bought a bunch of bananas to replace the potassium I’m losing from my over-the-counter diruetics, but these are bad choices for the sufferer of adrenal exhaustion. From Dr. Lam’s website:

The primary diet should be high in raw food and that is low in glycemic index. Fruit juices should be avoided. Whole fruits should be limited, especially melons, which are high in sugar and causes sugar spikes soon after food enters the body. Good quality protein from meat, fish, and eggs are recommended. These provide a steady source of energy to carry the body through between meals.

Vegetarians who have adrenal fatigue have a much higher challenge. Legumes (beans) must be eaten with whole grains, seeds, or nuts to make a complete protein. It is important for vegetarians to add eggs, miso, as well as combining beans, seeds, and nuts with a small amount of whole grain. About 50-60% of the diet should consist of raw food. 6-8 servings of a wide variety of vegetables should be included.

Seeds and nuts are critical elements and sources of fatty acids that the adrenal glands need in order to manufacture cholesterol, a precursor to all adrenal steroid hormones. The key is to take nuts and seeds that are raw and free of rancid oils. Oils that are rancid make the symptoms of adrenal fatigue worse and should be avoided at all cost. Raw nuts should be taken on a liberal basis and should be soaked overnight in water. Nuts such as cashews, almonds, brazils, pecans, walnuts, and chestnuts are excellent. Peanuts should be avoided. Olive oil should be used for light cooking. The cooking heat should be low to moderate. Use coconut oil and butter for any high heat or deep-frying.

Vegetables high in sodium include kelp, black olives, red hot peppers, spinach, zucchini, celery, and Swiss chard. Fruits should only be taken in moderation. If you feel worse after food consumption, that is the body’s way of telling you that you are on the wrong track. Organic fruits such as papaya mango, apples, grapes, and cherry are recommended. Bananas, dates, figs, raisins, and grapefruit are high in potassium and should be limited.

Many people with adrenal fatigue also have a lower level of hydrochloric acid (HCl), which is necessary to break down the protein. Symptoms of this problem include gas, bloating, and heaviness in the stomach (HPS says BINGO!) after eating a meal containing protein. In such case, the use of digestive enzymes, probiotics, as well as HCl replacement is indicated

4. Just Do It: Exercise is a hormone regulator.

5. Supplements: Vitamins and minerals (duh) but especially Vitamin C, pantethanic acid, magnesium and vitamin E. Pregnenolone and DHEA highly recommended.

I had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome when I was in my early teens and suspect I’ve been dealing with adrenal exhaustion in my own halfassed ways for decades. Have I finally found the Holy Grail? Maybe . . . Then again I’m beginning to notice that most non-hereditary disorders can be improved with a highly alkaline, low glycemic diet and proper supplementation . . . plus exercise. I know they call this adrenal exhaustion for a reason, but don’t forget the (snore) exercise. I know, I know . . . that’s why I’m getting a massage instead.

When I saw an ad - was it on TV? I was watching TV? I must have been ill - for these detox foot herbs I was skeptical. Surely it was some natural chemical reaction to salt or air causing the discoloration, right?

Still, experience has made me a great believer in reflexology, meridians, pressure points, massage, basically any ideas about the Energy Body that come naturally to the Asian mind but seem almost occult to the Western mindset. In fact the whole of Eastern medicine seems to make more sense to me than the allopathic Western model.

I suspect the reason might actually be spiritual: Westerners maintain this conceit of being separate from nature while Easterners see themselves as part of an overall flow of which they’re just a (mostly insignificant) part. It’s an important distinction that leads to very different approaches to problem solving. For instance, the Western worldview, combined with lots and lots of money, leads to a high-tech and high-performing narcissism (i.e., brain surgery, genetics), while the Eastern worldview leads to people 1) not being so attached to outcomes, and 2) not getting that sick in the first place.

That’s just my view over here in the fancy box seats of the American Dream.

So for twenty bucks I decided to test the foot pads. I took three of them out of their foil packets and followed the directions with only one of them: I washed my most achey foot with soap and warm water, dried it thoroughly and attached the pad to the arch with the adhesive. The second I attached to my left calf, which was suffering major muscle spasms, thinking what the heck: This will demonstrate the difference between detoxing feet compared to other parts of the body. The third I left overnight on my nightstand to see if the air would make it change color.

Results: WOW! Just look at them! The nightstand pad showed no changes. The calf pad showed no discoloration, but my calf was noticeably less knotty than my untreated one. As for the one I used on the bottom of my foot I have two words: SLIMY and GROSS. When I woke up this morning the pad was dirty and smelly and the arch of my foot felt clammy.

(My calf detox patch compared to my foot patch. Hard to believe I washed my feet first, huh?)

Even an hour after removing the pad my foot felt cool and more “alive” than my untreated foot. The knots that disappeared on my calf did not return. I do believe I am SOLD! What is IN these things anyway? I googled away and found a site featuring a different brand of foot pads:

How does it work? Basically, the ACS True Detox Foot Pad provides a “One-Two punch”. First, it contains Tourmaline which is a mineral found in Brazil. Tourmaline possesses a unique property of emitting far infrared rays FIR which generates negative ions. Negative ions are known for having a soothing therapeutic effect on your body. That’s why people feel so relaxed after a rain storm or being next to a waterfall. When worn on your foot, the negative ions stimulate acupressure meridian points for various vital organs which promote improved circulation and detoxification activity. A side benefit many people report is that ACS True Detox Foot Pads help them get a deep relaxing sleep. More on negative ions.

Second, ACS True Detox Foot Pads contain a wood vinegar essence. ASIAN villagers have known for thousands of years that the sap from Oak, Beech and Sakura trees make a potent topical salve for treating infections and irritations. Scientists have discovered that a highly processed formulation of these ingredients has an amazing ability to absorb toxins right through your skin. Add chitosan, pearl stone, highly purified silica, polyolic alcohol and starch and you have and you have a powerful synergistic detoxification product.

Well, so much for making my own; I mean where would I find the ingredients? I found a place that sells powdered tourmaline . . . by the ton. Oh well. In the mean time you can the detox foot pads online if you have difficulty finding them in stores. Read some of the Amazon.com reviews if you want to know what others think; this one made me laugh:

Amazing, November 5, 2007

By	Debra Whitehead “Debbie” (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

I don’t even pretend to understand how or why this works. All I know is, in 3 days I went from having such awful pain in my hips that even rolling over in bed woke me up; to sleeping through the night and getting up in the morning pain free. Science or snake oil? I don’t know and don’t care.

Another site debunks the negative ion claims of certain foot spas and gives a more nuanced opinion of the benefits of foot detox:

Today, we know the healing power of foot spa with different kinds of mineral contents in hot springs. Or with modern foot spa equipped with electronics device such as an ion producer and adding herbs in it, are sold. However, none of Japanese manufacturers claim that it can do detoxification through feet. They just claim that it can help in rejuvenating your health, removing fatigue and other stress-oriented sicknesses (e.g. neuralgia, rheumatism, lumbago, poor blood circulation, hemorrhoids, fatigue, dry skin, bruise, frostbite, chapped hand, miliaria (or heat rash), allergies, pimples, migraine, sleeping problems, headaches, sinusitis, stiff neck and shoulders, sport injuries).

Is foot detox really true? Actually, there is no definite medical proof about foot detox. Our own research also indicates either “Yes” or “No”. Whatever the results of our researches, it is true that foot spa with minerals or herbs or electrodes added, will help in relieving fatigue and stress, and energize the body system, leading you to good health.

This guy tested an ionic foot bath device with positive results, though he did note the device DID turn the water brown regardless of whether or not he put his feet in it. What sold him, however, was how he felt afterwards. Since I’m all for FEELING GOOD I think that, given the price of other detox treatments, $1 for one foot detox pad is more than worth it. Give it a try!

Whatever gave me my fat edema-ankles was nothing a three day course of Cipro couldn’t fix! My kidneys were the weak link, but I’m all better now.

In case it’s been years since some of you out there had a UTI there are all sort of new over-the-counter resources to self diagnose and treat the pain until you can finally reach your doctor. Because GOD KNOWS you’ll never get a bladder or kidney infection when the clinics are open, right?

Still, don’t go overboard: Self UTI-care is NOT really cost-effective in the long run. The cranberry supplements, self-diagnosis strips and pee-pain pills are expensive compared to keeping a three-day course of Cipro on hand, just in case (mine cost $2.30). Talk to your doctor about “just in case” UTI (and yeast infection) medications the next time you have an appointment with your doctor or nurse practitioner.

My ankles are back!

Funny, I’m not a soda drinker but it’s the only thing I can keep down. Bleah.

Later: I swear, this is my fourth can today. That and a little yogurt. Weird.

My sleep patterns are both quantitatively and qualitatively different when I’m drug-free. I slept for nine hours last night, straight through, and my supervisors were happy to allow me a day off to play catch up. Long weekend, yay!

As to whether or not the excess weight will ever melt away the jury is still out . . .

“After 2.5 years on zoloft, I slowly tapered off and was completely off last September. Over the course of 4-6 weeks, I initially lost about 10-12 pounds . . . Before zoloft, I had always weighed about 125-130 pounds. After zoloft, I was about 163lbs . . . (I swear, the weight gain all happened in about a 6-8 month period) . . .”

“I was on zoloft for 2 years. I gained about 25 pounds over those two years, and have not been able to lose it easily . . . It’s like that zoloft made a type of super-resistant-fat or something.”

“. . . Since i couldn’t sleep good (still don’t do that, lol) I have seen a lot of tv commercials. The one that interested me most was for Relacore. It boasts being able to get rid of stubborn belly fat and is a mood enhancer. I finally asked my doc about it in Novemeber. He said let’s give it a try. As of right now I am off the Zoloft and I have lost 34 lbs . . .”

Excuse me, off to bed now . . .

(We project way too much on our pets . Gabby doesn’t eat much, believe it or not.)

“Perhaps the most unexpected SSRI-related problem to emerge has been weight gain, which often begins only after several months of therapy.”

She’s BAAAAACK . . . This skinny bitch is off the Zoloft. I’m sticking with the Wellbutrin, but the SSRI has GOT to go. Since I started this regimen a year and a half ago I’ve gained 20 POUNDS.

Can you believe this article is 10 years old? I visited my doctor several months ago complaining about my unexpected weight gain and she didn’t say a thing about the Zoloft. Instead, she told me it was because I was in my forties and I’d just sprained my angle a month prior. Maybe those facts played into it, but jeez. 20 POUNDS?

I asked Bunny to warn me if I start acting funny in a few weeks when the PMS hits. In the mean time, I look forward to getting a full night’s sleep!

Long-Term Side Effects Surface With SSRIs

Author: Carl Sherman, Contributing Writer

Insomnia, weight gain, sexual dysfunction emerge as problems affecting compliance.