Posted by KrissyP on March 6, 2003, at 20:14:59
In reply to Re: starting effexor tommorow, posted by lovemybabies on March 6, 2003, at 17:10:17
Hi, can I add something? Isn't the side effect of Effexor-"fun"? Like you say? I feel that way too-but I'm almost too manic, as it does increase mania in bipolar patients. I remember singing "Raindrops on Roses" when I was in the psych ward years back because I was so manic-I drove my roomate nuts. Boy was it fun though.
Does increasing the dosage of Effexor help more with the anxiety than a low dose??? Does anyone know?
Thanks,
Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> Hang in there. I just increased my doseage today. From 75mg to 150mg to help with anxiety. I felt pretty good today, except for a return of the 'spacey' feeling. I had a friend over and she probably thought I was drunk or stoned or something. :) I'm a little concerned about upping the doseage but my Doc. is convinced it will help the anxiety. I'll give it a try and reduce it if I'm too wigged-out. In a bizarre way, these side-effects are kind of fun...like, 'Oh-my legs are twitching again...COOL.' And I am so happy to report I can deal with my kids/husband/daily stressors SO WELL now. It's like a new life; I actually woke my kids up for school by SINGING to them...I just felt so GOOD this morning. Not manic, just good. It's a day at a time, but so far I'm sticking with this med.
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