Posted by Overwhelmed on June 15, 2006, at 18:39:19
In reply to Dizzy, tired, after going off Effexor after 3 days, posted by Violetskyye on June 15, 2006, at 17:42:14
Thank you for this site.
I have been taking Ativan for one month and it has helped my sleep issues satisfactorily and reduced my anxiety. Yesterday I took 37.5 mg of Effexor XR and had a terrible night's sleep. I would think, from the posts here, that Effexor would not undo the sleep med. Today, I am exhausted. It's either because I didn't sleep well last night and/or the Effexor. I didn't take the Effexor today since I have to work tomorrow and NEED to sleep tonight. I figure I will restart on the weekend.
I too have a graduate level education, run at a fairly high level and can't stand the sense getting bogged down with anxiety and depression issues. Yes, marriage is not supportive, kids complicate the situation and selling the business is scary. Yet, my cognitive therapist says I absolutely MUST change my situation. I figure the pills are a must to keep the screaming-meamies away. It is hell being 55. I thought now was the time to kick back and feel good about the last 20 years. Instead, I am contemplating changing EVERYTHING but can I trust my instincts and my heart to do the things that MIGHT make me happy?
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