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Posted by KimberlyDi on June 20, 2003, at 8:53:40
In reply to Re: Insomnia re: Effexor, prescribed Trazadone today, posted by Susy on June 19, 2003, at 22:45:36
Susy, Hi! Sorry your post got lost or redirected. What's going wrong in your life? Are you severely depressed or suffering from anxiety? Do you have a diagnosis? Paxil isn't the only med out there. Your English seems pretty good to me. Hang in there!
Kim
> Hi, I am new to the list, but I did send a message and didn't receive any answer =(
> Maybe I am in another thread? The title was I am scared of this med, HELP! I said that I don't feel strong enough to try Paxil again; that I am very sentisitive for meds, etc...
> Maybe I'm doing something wrong to get the message post? Or maybe somebody deleted cause the things I said? Or maybe cause my English is not perfect....I also need to learn from you guys, so please let me know if you read this message so I can explain.....
> Thanks =) Susy
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Posted by KimberlyDi on June 20, 2003, at 8:56:55
In reply to Re: grogginess and insomnia » countess, posted by brian green on June 20, 2003, at 0:32:48
LOL Brian, I thought you said "i take my 225 dose in the arm!" I was like "Someone is injecting Effexor?" Man, I need glasses. Kim
> hi countess, like mercedes, i take my 225 dose in the am, around 7, with bfast. then i take my 150 at noon or so with lunch. i have been on this schedule for a week or so, and i don't have fatigue or insomnia. give it a try!
> Brian
Posted by brian green on June 20, 2003, at 9:44:55
In reply to Re: grogginess and insomnia, posted by KimberlyDi on June 20, 2003, at 8:56:55
Kimberly, glad to see a laugh. that would be quite a site to see me injecting every morning. of course, if that is the only way the stuff came...let me know how things are going. the laugh at least lets me know this A.M. you are in good spirits (or have you been injecting EFF also?)
I am ok, except for the work issue and the prospect of not having something I would enjoy there (not sure that you caught the fact that they cannot "carry" me anymore, and they stripped me of my management job)because of my being in the hospital with the Dep. They think it was something I had control over. But everyone is encouraging me to use this time to get well first of all, then get out there and pursue what I want out of the second half of my life. I am trying.
B
Posted by Anton on June 20, 2003, at 9:57:22
In reply to Re: Getting rid of sexual side-effects of Effexor , posted by onelouder on June 20, 2003, at 6:13:03
> > Hi
> > I have started treatment with Effexor XR for GAD a week ago, and could already feel improvement on second day.
> > But among other related side-effects (nausea - gone after 2 days - , insomnia, sweating) I am also experiencing undesired sexual effects (delayed ejaculation) and wondering if anyone who has experienced this in early stages of the treatment has seen this probelm resolve with time, -and if so, after how much time.
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> > Thanks for your input
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> > Butterfly
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> Hi there,
> I have now been on Effexor XR 75mg once a day for over 2 weeks. The first 3 days, I got the shakes, headaches, sickness, dizzy etc. I am also having delayed ejaculation. Funny (not really) thing is though, my depressed state had me being very promiscuous and I considered myself a stud anyway (or so I was told)
> Now, as I am sure others have found, I can carry on even longer! Seriously though, I don't know if this is a good thing or not? I am now less impatient and seem to be enjoying life, even though, we all have various, stresses and anxieties?
> Keep the threads going, as they have helped me immensely :-)
I've been on effexor for almost a week now, and was having problems getting it on with my gf, i just wasn't interested, AND then I went out and got a big ass lamb kebab for dinner from this turkish resturant and about half an hour later I was totally turned on for some reason, dunno why but it worked cool. lol
Posted by KimberlyDi on June 20, 2003, at 11:08:21
In reply to Re: grogginess and insomnia » KimberlyDi, posted by brian green on June 20, 2003, at 9:44:55
Brian,
I'm sorry to hear about your job. I missed only 1 week because of hospitalization this time last year. Work probably benefited from my disorders because being a workaholic was one of my coping methods "keeping too busy to think". It isn't easy getting better. The world is opening up, with its infinite possibilities. I've always been "all talent, no motivation". If I applied myself right now, could I spread my wings and fly? I'm almost afraid of success, because the higher I go, the farther I have to fall.
Good luck! Kim
Posted by brian green on June 20, 2003, at 12:05:08
In reply to New Effexor SE's, re-joining life, a new future » brian green, posted by KimberlyDi on June 20, 2003, at 11:08:21
Kimberly, I know that there are all kinds of possiblities out there. I have a lot of talent also, but for the past 2 years since my mom has been sick, it has exhibited itself only in spurts. A new boss in the past few months who is real hands on (a complete opposite of the previous one)who questioned everything I did, and disagreeing the most of the time, did not make things easier. Of course, with the dep, my mom, my job, my cash flow - well needless to say my self esteem was in the hole. I remember the day I checked myself into the hospital. I was in such a brain fog, I can't believe I drove myself that far. It is amazing to me that EFF has made such an improvement in me. For me, it rules! I cannot wait to be at 8 weeks to feel even better. (at least I hope). I am confident with the EFF and the therapy, I am going to be rejoining life with much awaited gusto!
Thanks for your time,
Brian
Posted by bookgurl99 on June 20, 2003, at 22:07:13
In reply to Re: I have a moral dilemma, HELP!, posted by NThompson on June 19, 2003, at 15:26:26
if you are 100% sure that her kids are not in danger -- that you would never harm them or abandon them due to your depression -- then you are not obligated to tell.
yet, you feel that this is something that you would want to be told -- presumably so you could find a different babysitter. maybe that line of thought -- which essentially says that you're not worthy as a babysitter -- says more about how you feel about yourself and your own worthiness now that you've survived a suicide attempt.
can you forgive _yourself_ for facing depression and suicidal ideation? can you attribute worth to yourself? i know it's hard to do when you're depressed, but maybe that is what needs to be worked on here more than the moral issue.
as for the moral question, maybe i see it differently because i don't have kids of my own. but i have a feeling that you can trust yourself not to 'go crazy' with the youths around.
if you feel like you're just not up to babysitting right now, then you can just use that -- not feeling well -- as your excuse to get out of it, and provide the mom with details later if you feel more comfortable.
books
Posted by Susy on June 21, 2003, at 0:00:16
In reply to Susy needs help! » Susy, posted by KimberlyDi on June 20, 2003, at 8:53:40
> Susy, Hi! Sorry your post got lost or redirected. What's going wrong in your life? Are you severely depressed or suffering from anxiety? Do you have a diagnosis? Paxil isn't the only med out there. Your English seems pretty good to me. Hang in there!
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> KimHi again, you guys almost make me cry;lately I feel everything doble; thanks for your support.Brian, Mercedes, Kim, Kimberly, all of you: I don't even know where to start. Ok,I have been on Xanax this last time for a year already,for the anxiety and the Panic Attacks but it is not helping anymore =( I feel confused; somedays I don't feel like doing anything, not even answer the phone. So I went to this Dr. She gave me Paxil CR, 25mg; I took it, and I had the strongest panic attack I ever had!!! I wasn't even able to control my own thoughts I felt like if I was on LSD or something =( and not able to sleep with my heart racing all night. Then I went and told the Dr. again, she said it is ok if I take the Paxil along with Xanax until the Paxil kicks in. But Iam so affraid. It's been 2 weeks already and I am still thinking about it everyday.Still Keeping my xanax dose. Somedays I feel with no energy at all but still very agitated inside.I think I have develop some kind of Phobia to meds, all are very strong for me, and that makes me feel very bad, what if I have to go to the hospital and they give me something I can't stand? I envy you guys taking your meds everyday. Should I give it a try with St. John's Wort? but, could I mix it with Xanax?
What do you recommend?
Will continue in next post so I don't make it very long.......Suzy
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> > Hi, I am new to the list, but I did send a message and didn't receive any answer =(
> > Maybe I am in another thread? The title was I am scared of this med, HELP! I said that I don't feel strong enough to try Paxil again; that I am very sentisitive for meds, etc...
> > Maybe I'm doing something wrong to get the message post? Or maybe somebody deleted cause the things I said? Or maybe cause my English is not perfect....I also need to learn from you guys, so please let me know if you read this message so I can explain.....
> > Thanks =) Susy
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Posted by Anton on June 21, 2003, at 2:11:04
In reply to Re: Susy needs help!, posted by Susy on June 21, 2003, at 0:00:16
> > Susy, Hi! Sorry your post got lost or redirected. What's going wrong in your life? Are you severely depressed or suffering from anxiety? Do you have a diagnosis? Paxil isn't the only med out there. Your English seems pretty good to me. Hang in there!
> >
> > Kim
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> Hi again, you guys almost make me cry;lately I feel everything doble; thanks for your support.Brian, Mercedes, Kim, Kimberly, all of you: I don't even know where to start. Ok,I have been on Xanax this last time for a year already,for the anxiety and the Panic Attacks but it is not helping anymore =( I feel confused; somedays I don't feel like doing anything, not even answer the phone. So I went to this Dr. She gave me Paxil CR, 25mg; I took it, and I had the strongest panic attack I ever had!!! I wasn't even able to control my own thoughts I felt like if I was on LSD or something =( and not able to sleep with my heart racing all night. Then I went and told the Dr. again, she said it is ok if I take the Paxil along with Xanax until the Paxil kicks in. But Iam so affraid. It's been 2 weeks already and I am still thinking about it everyday.Still Keeping my xanax dose. Somedays I feel with no energy at all but still very agitated inside.I think I have develop some kind of Phobia to meds, all are very strong for me, and that makes me feel very bad, what if I have to go to the hospital and they give me something I can't stand? I envy you guys taking your meds everyday. Should I give it a try with St. John's Wort? but, could I mix it with Xanax?
> What do you recommend?
> Will continue in next post so I don't make it very long.......Suzy
> >
> > > Hi, I am new to the list, but I did send a message and didn't receive any answer =(
> > > Maybe I am in another thread? The title was I am scared of this med, HELP! I said that I don't feel strong enough to try Paxil again; that I am very sentisitive for meds, etc...
> > > Maybe I'm doing something wrong to get the message post? Or maybe somebody deleted cause the things I said? Or maybe cause my English is not perfect....I also need to learn from you guys, so please let me know if you read this message so I can explain.....
> > > Thanks =) Susy
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>Hi susy, I think it would be okay to try st johns wort first, maybe add a bit of 5-htp with it too, that's a good natural solution, i know what you mean about the meds feeling like lsd and stuff sometimes..if you're real sensitive to them like me I seriously would try st johns wort first and eat healthy so you get enough vitamins and stuff.
Posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 2:50:59
In reply to Re: grogginess and insomnia » mercedes, posted by brian green on June 20, 2003, at 0:35:48
Brian, I too have some down days but generally I'm up more than down. I'm also affected if someone critizes me, or if I feel left out. I can feel very depressed but after a few tears, I just tell myself, I don't care what anybody thinks of me. I don't need negative in my life. So I do something that makes me proud of accomplishing something. I have to make a to-do list. Sometimes it's: get up; get dressed, feed dogs. If I accomplish one thing on my list, I'm happy.I pride myself in one thing I got done instead of degrading myself for not accomplishing the other. I just add it to my next day's list.
Look for my new entry titled...driving for 1st time to L.A. by myself, after 6 years.....
mercedes
Posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 3:51:32
In reply to Re: Susy needs help!, posted by Susy on June 21, 2003, at 0:00:16
Susy, I too am on Xanex, which calms me, however I've had severe panic attacks where my eyes get this crossed eye vision (I have not heard anyone say this about their panic attacks yet). After I have these attacks, which leave me with slurred speach, a very bad headache, and then I fall asleep for a few hours, I usually don't remember much of anything that happened right before the attack.
The combination of the xanex and effexor have decreased these attacks but it only takes a little stress or if someone says negative things to me, or my 23 year old son upsets me, I usually get these attacks a few days later. I hate them.
I also feared taking any medication for the first time. The strongest med I'd ever taken was tylenol, until I developed PTSD. I was so scared to take a new medication that I would ask a freind to stay with me until the med took effect. And I've tried alot of them. Paxil did not work for me. I recently tried Gabitrol. YUK, I had dizzyness, headaches, stomach pains and shooting needles coming out of my skin, like ants crawling all over me. I stopped taking it and called my Psyc dr and told him I couldn't take it. I also tried St Johns Wart several years ago and the box is in a drawer somewhere. I don't remember why I stopped. I recomend you read up on it first and talk to your Dr. first.
Mercedes
Posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 4:16:05
In reply to Re: Susy needs help! » Susy, posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 3:51:32
Hi everyone, I'd like to tell you all that I have have had, not only PTSD, Panic Disorder, Anxioty attacks, agraphobia, for the past six years. This has prevented me from driving freeways. I used to live in L.A. county. When my driving got real scary, my carpoolers used to drive my car when it was my week to drive. My family lived in central CA, and I was forced to take the bus or train yet I had two cars in the driveway.
Tomorrow, I'm driving from Fresno to Pomona CA (about a 5 hour drive) for the first time in 6 years. I just told myself that I am not going to let this illness control me any longer. Also, the medications I'm taking now have me at a comfort level (effexor and xanex). So, pray for me, that I make it. My son and daugter-n-law are having their baby girl 06/23. I'm going to help my daughter n law after her cesarian. But none the less, my challenge is, making the drive. I'm tired of being in this prison and tired of my fear of driving. I'm going to do it!
Pray for me, and I'll be back on this message board in about a week or so, God willing. I'll miss you all. I think being a part of this support system has helped me make the decision to drive again. Knowing others feel or have felt like me, makes me feel I'm not alone.
Sincerely,
Scared but determined.....mercedes
Posted by brian green on June 21, 2003, at 4:26:17
In reply to Re: grogginess and insomnia » brian green, posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 2:50:59
M - - cannot wait for that to happen, I will watch the news! Thanks for the insight.
Posted by Rickey on June 21, 2003, at 4:53:47
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
Am on day 19 (75 mg). Sweating has stopped and am feeling great. One thing I have noticed is my dreams. I have always have had vivid dreams. I think one reason is that I sleep with the TV on. I'm sure that triggers many dream themes. Most of the time they were not very pleasent. Was always being threatened, lots of running etc. For the past few weeks when I waken and remember the dreams they are always "sweet dreams" very pleasent. Wake with a smile. In fact a few nights ago I had a dream that I was attending my own funeral. But it was not scary. Was a peaceful experience and even funny in parts. Was wondering if there is any connection with taking the drug.
Posted by brian green on June 21, 2003, at 5:14:28
In reply to Driving a problem?, posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 4:16:05
well merc, you have the perfect name for it. and I can tell by the vibes you are sending over here in alabama that you area ready. I hope you have a great time, you inspire me to take a next step today! I will let you know what it is when I wake up fully. you are the best! take plenty of your meds with you!!!!!Let us know when you get back, and we will expect to see the baby's photo so be thinking about how you can scan or whatever.
Brian
Posted by brian green on June 21, 2003, at 5:20:17
In reply to Effexor XR Dreams........., posted by Rickey on June 21, 2003, at 4:53:47
Rickey, I have not really experienced any unusual dreams since being on EFF, however I have been fine tuning on something to make me sleep, and one of those had me on top of a submarine walking a rope ladder with the other men, some of them my friends. We bought tomatoes on the way back at the curb market. Nah, nothing weird.
Brian
Posted by CherC68 on June 21, 2003, at 8:45:01
In reply to Driving a problem?, posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 4:16:05
Gosh, I haven't been online in 1-1/2 days and I've missed so much. Suzy, I'm so very sorry that I haven'responded. I don't know much about Paxil, my friend takes it and she swears by it. No side effects for her except losing weight, which is something I could use, but...Everyone on here is so very nice, and keep writing. Something here is bound to click, or someone here is bound to come up with something to help you out.
Mercedes, You can do it! Try to keep relaxed. I myself have always been afraid to drive expressways, but I get through it by listening to soothing music, Enigma, etc. and keeping your determination to help your daughter-in-law and see your new Grandbaby will pull you through. Just keep your eyes open, and drive, don't let the fear drive you, and know that we are all thinking about you, and I'll be praying for you!
Hugs, Cher
Posted by zinya on June 21, 2003, at 13:46:30
In reply to Driving a problem?, posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 4:16:05
hi Mercedes,
how exciting for you - will this be your first grandchild?
i quite empathize with your sense of agoraphobia... I've come to realize in recent weeks that i may have become agoraphobic at least to some degree myself during this depression... I don't feel panic about going out but i feel a sense of fatigue that takes over, sometimes in the throes of dressing to leave for somewhere and, if it's at all optional, i wind up deciding not to go, repeatedly. It is some sort of anxiety but kind of generalized...
It's a bit ironic to me cuz some years back my work led me to being aware of some research on agoraphobics and one thing i know is that a breakthrough point for some at least is realizing that the trigger for panic is actually the *anticipation* of panic. Meaning it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy once one believes that a panic attack is likely to be triggered by a certain setting...
Easier said than done, by far, but this means that if it's possible to deprogram one's first thoughts that an event might lead to panic, perhaps with a ready set of counter visualizations (like recall of pleasant past road trips? or of your envisioned grandchild) to draw on might help...
Wishing you a peaceful road trip - and maybe a diverse repertoire of tapes for any mood that might strike, from belting out some oldies but goodies all the way to more mellow stuff like Cher suggested (Enigma *is* great!) ...
hugs to you!,
zinya
Posted by Rickey on June 21, 2003, at 17:37:26
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
Have been taking 75 mg about 2 weeks. Everything has been great(see previous posts) however yesterday I missed taking my pill. Didn't have any problems. This morning took my regular dose and have felt down all day. Tired and sleepy. Spent all day in bed. Has anyone elsde experienced this?
Posted by bornred on June 22, 2003, at 0:39:32
In reply to Missed dosage problem on Effexor XR? , posted by Rickey on June 21, 2003, at 17:37:26
I have been on Effexor XR for about 5 months now. I have tingling in my lips and tongue and dizzinesss when I miss a dose. I too get very depressed when I miss it. It seems that I get more depressed than what I was before starting Effexor. That just may be because I have gotten use to not being depressed. I have gone for about 4 days without it due to financial needs and it is the worse. The symptoms are not constant. I can be fine and then the symptoms come on. Then if I take a nap, they go away for a little while. I recommend not missing any does as I have....
Posted by Sabina on June 22, 2003, at 15:21:20
In reply to Re: I have a moral dilemma, HELP!, posted by NThompson on June 19, 2003, at 15:26:26
I haven't been closely following this thread, but here's my own take on it: I am on meds for anxiety/depression. I have had some extremely black times, especially as of late. I am sometimes asked to babysit for my newborn nephew. I have chosen *not* to disclose my situation to my brother, because:
1) I feel confident that I do a good job taking care of him, and I know I'll be responsible enough to remove myself from the job if I did get worse.
2) I know that he'll hesitate to ask for my help if he feels like I'm having a hard time (out of concern for me), when I know helping him out really makes me feel better.
Posted by Susy on June 22, 2003, at 20:21:08
In reply to Re: I have a moral dilemma, HELP!, posted by Sabina on June 22, 2003, at 15:21:20
To Sabina:
Sabina I think must of us in this support group suffer anxiety, panic attacks, OBD, depression, etc...so you are not alone. If you have being suffering this "issues" by now you may be able to know yourself a little better. I do have extremely horrible panic attacks but I know that I will never harm nobody but me =(. Unfortunately, most people don't understand that we are not crazy and that we are "controling" our symptons taking our meds. It is up to you if you want to be honest. But, I think that all of us by wanting to feel better, and acknowledging our a/d.,is because we are working on it, I've known some people who will never admit they are neurotics, ezquizo, etc...and don't take care of themselves.
Well, I hope it may help to you.
Susy
Posted by racergurl74 on June 22, 2003, at 21:19:10
In reply to Re: Susy needs help! » Susy, posted by mercedes on June 21, 2003, at 3:51:32
I don't want anyone to get the wrong message from what I want to say. I have been on effexor for 7 days and just found this posting site. I've read everyone's experiences. Before effexor, I had been on prozac 20 mg. for about 5 years. I originally started the med because of marital problems and needed something to help me thru it. Everything worked out and I'm still married, going on 19 years. Heres my thing, when do you know if you don't need any meds any more? For the past 2 days I have forgotten my effexor and I have the worst nausua ever today. The prozac had begun to make me very lifeless and tired and lazy and sleepy, that's why I wanted to change to effexor. But now, I kind of feel like maybe I don't need any meds any more. My family practice doc prescribes it for me. I've never been to a phsyc. dr. I would just like to be my old self again and not be medicated if I don't have to be. I can remember feeling so much more energetic before I started prozac and I would love to discontinue if I could. I asked my dr. and he said, "ok", just to stop, that I'm not on high enough dosage to taper off. What do you think.
Posted by Sabina on June 22, 2003, at 21:45:52
In reply to Re: I have a moral dilemma, HELP!, posted by Susy on June 22, 2003, at 20:21:08
> To Sabina:
> Sabina I think must of us in this support group suffer anxiety, panic attacks, OBD, depression, etc...so you are not alone. If you have being suffering this "issues" by now you may be able to know yourself a little better. I do have extremely horrible panic attacks but I know that I will never harm nobody but me =(. Unfortunately, most people don't understand that we are not crazy and that we are "controling" our symptons taking our meds. It is up to you if you want to be honest. But, I think that all of us by wanting to feel better, and acknowledging our a/d.,is because we are working on it, I've known some people who will never admit they are neurotics, ezquizo, etc...and don't take care of themselves.
> Well, I hope it may help to you.
> SusySusy,
I honestly don't understand the vantage of the above text. I believe there may have been crossed signals beween us at some point and I'm sure I'm to blame. I'm sure you meant well, just as I did in addressing the "moral dilemma" you petitioned advice for in reference to caring for the young children of an acquaintance.
Just to clarify no my behalf, in case I've been remiss: I do suffer from anxiety, I am on medication, I am in therapy, I do take care of myself, and I do have a strong support system, both virtually and physically. I don't believe I said anything about feeling alone or being dishonest. In fact, I make absolutely no secret of my anxiety, my medication, or my therapy to anyone.All I was trying to say (and obviously doing a poor job at it) is that I don't feel it's necessary to reveal every gory detail of your lowest moments (i.e. suicide attempts) in order to feel sufficiently forthcoming to the woman whose places her children in your trust. I do apologize for any miscommunication on my part and wish you the best of success in this endeavor and all others.
Regards,
Sabina
Posted by sierra1 on June 22, 2003, at 22:13:10
In reply to Should I stop effexor, posted by racergurl74 on June 22, 2003, at 21:19:10
My doc told me that no matter what type of AD a patient is on, she always tapers them off. Maybe you should get another opinion?
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