Posted by Mitch on November 4, 2001, at 10:54:28
In reply to Weekenders Syndrome Mood changes, etc., posted by AnneL on November 3, 2001, at 18:04:59
> Hi,
> I am on Effexor XR 225 mg. along with Klonipin 1 mg at bedtime. This was initially prescribed for a major depressive bout which was I felt to be of a situational nature. I am noticing a pattern with my moods that is really starting to bother me. Every weekend becomes a "chore", I go out walking both Saturday and Sunday morning and come home distinctly different feeling, i.e., I become depressed, very slightly anxious (because I feel the depression coming on), and take long naps. I felt distinctly energized during my week at work, however, to the point that my husband noticed. Energized, "happy", worked late at work, etc. I'am really starting to wonder about my moods. Anyone with similar experiences, any thoughts on how to manage the ups and downs? Thanks, AnneHi Anne,
It sounds to me that work has become relatively more interesting to you lately. Have you had a recent promotion into an interesting/exciting job? I am bipolar and I have rapid cycling moods (every 20 days), and I can get really drawn into (hyperfocused) on work at times. I don't think you are necessarily having bipolar symptoms, though. You might just be getting a little "obsessive" with your work and you are crashing a little when you are away from it. I have found out one thing about some antidepressants-they have this tendency to make work a lot more *tolerable* or rather the intellectual challenges are facilitated by the meds in some cases making work "fun" where it might have been viewed as a *chore* previously (despite being depressed or not)!
Mitch
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