Posted by bluebayoula on June 13, 2009, at 23:17:16
In reply to Re: Anyone do better on Pristiq than Effexor XR? » bluebayoula, posted by glad4grace on June 13, 2009, at 21:45:20
> Hello. I am curious about how you've done since writing this and what your reaction has been to Pristiq. I relate so much to your post. I could have written much of it myself. Most concerning to me right now is the increase in the anger and aggression I feel, particular when dealing with my small children. This depresses me greatly, in addition to an overall sense of blah that exists in my life most days. I should add that I have been dependent on prescription pain meds previously, and the post-acute withdrawal/depression could be lingering. I am a Registered Nurse and find it difficult to confide in many professionals. I do have a psychiatrist, but her visits are short and there is little, if any discussion about my personal life, but rather just about how I'm feeling and current meds (I take 300mg Neurontin 2-3 times a day for anxiety). I was given Cymbalta, but felt like I was in a daze and found it difficult to keep up with my children. My dad has been on Pristiq for several weeks with good results and I am considering taking it. Oh, I also was diagnosed with ADD when I was 34 (less than three years ago), but have never been treated. I wonder if it is true, and if it is part of the reason I feel overwhelmed much of the time. I am a perfectionist, but lack the focus or ambition to accomplish tasks, which leads to chaos in my home and makes me very anxious and depressed. I appreciate any information, insight, or experiences you have to share.
I saw there was some activity on this thread so I thought I'd follow up with my experience with Pristiq. I've been off and on it this last year, which has been a roller coaster due to career issues related to the economy.Pristiq is great for me if I want to be productive, as in really productive but I get really angry easily and it's hard for me to bite my tongue when I get that angry. In fact, I think the Pristiq leaves me with some dis-inhibition in this respect. There have been some tense moments with a boss that I said things that I don't think I would have normally. I think he was a jerk but I could have handled things better. So, I went back on Paxil, which feels great to me but I'm like a wet noodle on the stuff. Nothing bothers me and I just coast along with almost no anxiety at all, it feels great but I can't live like that. I miss deadlines, get to work late etc... I just don't care.
So, I went on Cymbalta at first 60 mgs but I've been secretly halving my dose due to what I call "the surfer dude" effect I get (like Paxil) when on the full dose. I think this is better, and I can do some work but nothing is ever going to replace the productivity I get when on Pristiq.
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