Posted by Curiously on May 19, 2009, at 13:35:33
In reply to Re: p.s. » eebeshy, posted by bissie66 on July 22, 2008, at 13:21:37
I've been taking Pristiq two, maybe three, months. I've been trying various things over the course of about 2 1/2 yrs in order to find something that would interfere less with orgasm. Anyway, I have been reluctant to go back to effexor b/c of the withdrawal, which creeps me out. A few months ago, my dr. presented Pristiq to me as a version of effexor with a tamer withdrawal. At first, on the minimum dosage level, I found I was somewhat depressed and tense. Increased to next level a month ago. I have been experiencing a milder version of the typical-for-me depression symptoms: existential angst, a faded and somewhat colorless version of everyday reality. I got engaged a few months ago and my therapist and I are attributing these problems to the major life change.
Three days ago I was unable to get my refill as the pharmacy closed early. So, in fear of the freaky effexor w/d, I took a leftover effexor. I have taken effexor for three days now. At the same time, I've been doing both some mental and literal house cleaning and reorganization. Two days ago I watched "Marley and Me" in which the dog dies at the end. I sobbed in a way that is not altogether painful: a bit cathartic and cleansing. I felt better yesterday. And today it dawned on me that for the first time in weeks, the world seems perfectly normal and vivid. No dread lurking in the corner. Is it the effexor, the reorganization, or both? Don't know. FYI.
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