Posted by frustratedconfused on September 6, 2001, at 22:09:30
In reply to Re: Desperate, Somebody Please Help, posted by adamie on September 6, 2001, at 21:54:11
> >I don't feel as depressed but the way I'm acting has every one frustrated. I didn't even know what I was doing until now. Nobody at work wants to even talk to me which is different from the way it was months ago. I am seeing a counselor but I feel my personality is not the same. My boss said that I used to be thoughtful and kind. Now I have an evil twin that is acting up more and more. I don't feel as depressed but I feel more aggresive. I say and do things impulsivly which is getting me in alot of trouble.
My medicine doesn't give me the same feelings that it did a few months ago. I used to have really vivid happy and peaceful dreams when I first started Effexor now they are frustrating. In my dreams I can't seem to make anything work. I also dream about dead relatives which makes me wake up very anxious. They are just plain disturbing now.
FC - Was the evil twin around before you started taking the Effexor? The symptoms you describe (forgetfulness, etc.) could be the Effexor or they could be depression rearing it's ugly head again. The Effexor can cause personality changes like you describe, but I haven't seen it very often.
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> > I would explain these symptoms to the doc (write them down, with specific incidences, so that you don't forget to tell him/her. The doc may decide to increase the dose, or may plan to switch you to another antidepressant.
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> > Also, are you seeing a therapist or psychologist? They can help you understand your disorder, and help you to cope and live with it. They cn also help with the cognitive problems. I believe that the antidepressant is only part of the solution to depression, and counseling can make all the difference in the world.
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> > Just some thoughts. - Cam
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> Counseling could give you some good advice and give you someone to talk to but dont expect talking to someone to heal your brain which is really in need of some medication. It really looks like you may need a new med and should talk to your pdoc about every such problem. good luck
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