Posted by Shenandoah on February 19, 2008, at 8:02:23
In reply to Re:Prozac Vs. Effexor SSRI's » Shenandoah, posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on February 19, 2008, at 7:05:20
Jay-
Great. Great advice!
More questions & answers Please !!!!!!!!!!!!I go to the Dr. tomorrow & since he gives me little info. or feedback, I will need to ask informed questions. I think he would like to see me off Xanax-but he doesn't get what my old Dr. did (who had total trust in me)- & I have only seen him a few times.To answer one question-I believe my diagnosis is Chronic Mild Depression with Panic or Anxiety disorder. I just thought Effexor was another SSRI. It is OK with my depression, but don't like what I have read about it & if I just forget one night, I feel awful the next day! That didn't happen with prozac.
Re: the stimulants, I have only heard of this prescribed for people with ADD. I do not have this disorder- though do wish I was more motivated sometimes & had a normal sex life with libido.
Sounds like you did OK with the SSRI's too- but just felt eventually that they didn't do enough for you. Do you mind telling me your diagnosis too? & then maybe we could compare a bit better?
Will look up the Cymbalta after this note. Also, could you tell me about the other 3 meds you take & what they are for?
Re: my Xanax- My old Dr. (when my life was really stressful/ awful), she had me on 1 mg 3 times a day. It worked wonders for me. As time went on & I got out of a bad situation, I really cut down myself- though the scrip remained the same. Then my job & office moved home-from a less stressful atmosphere with the public & intense work----so I cut down even more. BUT, I have turned into somewhat of a Hermit! Probably not healthy. We run 3 + businesses & are getting ready to tackle a huge new venture. Public Meetings are heating up, newspaper will be interviewing & my office will go back to a busier location & I will be pretty involved with this stressful new business. Crazy? I suppose so! Anyway, I sure want to hold on to my Xanax scrip's, as time goes on & life gets wilder. Currently, I take as needed in partial amounts. Usually half or less than half of my original needs. Public speaking is "Out" for me & I am afraid I will be forced into some very soon? So part of the story............
Please reply & explain how the Cymbalta is going for you & how the other 3 combine & help you. & I soooooooo appreciate your HO, Humble Opinion!
Thanks, Deb
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