Posted by Christina333 on July 3, 2002, at 19:26:34
In reply to New to Effexor, posted by di_38 on July 2, 2002, at 21:09:03
I've been taking Effexor xr for about a month now. I'm on 150 mgs. I go back to the doctor in 2 weeks. He wants to put me on 225mg. I was aslo told it would increase my energy. It didn't. I still can't sleep during the day. It seems to have lessened my mood swings, but not the depression. This is the first AD I have ever been on. I was having problems for years but never seeked help. I was diagnosed with cyclothymia, bipolar disorder III which is scary to me. The medicine isn't helping. All I can think is what the hell is wrong with me. I'm on depo which I'm going to stop since it contributes to depression. I just always feel so overwhelmed. I work from home sewing to stay with my daughter who is almost a year old. I have carpel tunnel so it is literally a pain. The only people who know I went to the doctor is my husband, sister and a friend. My husband thinks I should stop taking the medicine. We've been having problems, but it seems less severe since I have been on the meds. I know this is a long message but I don't ever really talk about it. My counselor sais I have a lot of reasons to be depressed. I feel guilty of it. How can I be sad when I am blessed with this beautiful baby??
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