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Posted by heartbrokeninny on March 19, 2005, at 9:51:29
My wife and I were married just approaching the eleven year marker. Apporx 3 years ago she sustained overwhelming amount of depression and panic attacks. Multiple medications were utilized but none were successful until we met effexor. The symptoms subsided and she began a normal life. However, the medication stripped her of her libido and identity. She became another person, one who endulged on alcohol. I believe that the euphoria felt with intoxication was an escape from the reality which created temporary feelings of elation. This not only changed her from a good wife, excellent mother to a self centered individual who only sought out ways to make her happy. She feels that the medication hinders her from having a 'good time' so she has decreased her 150mg to 75mg. I not sure but last time I talked to her she was not experiencing those withdrawl symptoms anymore. Before we split though, she told me of the sparks and problems with lights. We are currently going through a divorce and when I see her, I don't know or recognize her. I really believe the medication completely changed her emotional needs and desires. I am saddened by this and know I will never get the wife I once had back into my life. As I start my new life, I still look back praying that my wife will emerge behind me sending this new person back into the medication bottle that created her.
Posted by Phillipa on March 19, 2005, at 18:25:56
In reply to Effexor ruined my marriage!, posted by heartbrokeninny on March 19, 2005, at 9:51:29
I'm so sorry. Fondly, Phillipa
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