Posted by mikhail99 on January 16, 2003, at 13:50:21
In reply to Atypical Depression: How can I help my husband?, posted by Theresa Rae on January 16, 2003, at 11:46:02
> My husband has been depressed for the better part of 15 years. Just recently I read about atypical depression, and his doctor switched him to Effexor (doctor wanted to avoid side-effects and possible complications of MAOI's, which are normally recommended for those with atypical depression). So, he's been taking Effexor since this fall, and is now sleeping 12 hours a day again (and crawling back into his cave.)
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> My husband cancelled his third appointment to see his psychologist, and complains that if he goes in for the "fatigue," he'll just get the run-around as to whether or not he has sleep apnea (sp?)
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> Help! Is it normal for him to be experiencing a relapse? Is it possible he's not taking the right meds? How can I avoid getting dragged down, too?Hi Theresa,
I'm sure it is possible he could be relapsing or the meds aren't right. I'm not sure you can make him go to the psychologist but perhaps you could go and get some ideas about how to deal with this, for your husband and yourself as well. What did he take before Effexor? Have you visited the med boards here? There's a lot of information from folks that have taken that medication.
Posting here a lot helps too, you'll find (if you haven't been around before) that this is a wonderful bunch of supportive people.
I hope you find the help you need. Hang in there!
Mik
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