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Re: Starting Effexor for the first time

Posted by roobie on May 28, 2004, at 14:09:39

In reply to Starting Effexor for the first time, posted by AJ_82 on May 28, 2004, at 11:38:58

AJ - I can totally relate to you... I was in my early 30's before it finally hit me, that I wasn't 'me' anymore. I could go to parties and 'have fun' but I just hated the way I was feeling inside. I was always moody and snippy; now I know certain things can be triggers (like my mom :)) but I was downright ANGRY and had no idea why. My husband and I were in Hawaii and I was MISERABLE... IN HAWAII?????

Finally my friend convinced me to try Paxil. Lord knows did I notice a change in her. I pulled my mom's pysch doc aside to tell him that I always feel balled-up, angry, like road-rage all the time. He gave me some 10mg samples and no kidding by about 10days, I was like WOW LIFE is GREAT!! (now I realize there is a placebo affect...) but I continued and I really just started to ENJOY things and didn't get irritated quickly. I went on 20mg from my GP to help with this anxiety.

I never told my parents because I didn't want to upset them (my mom obviously has bigger psych issues, not hereditary), but my husband and friends noticed the change in demeanor.

HOWEVER, after some time, (we) also noticed the WEIGHT change. AND I started feeling like not doing anything (other family issues - my dad has cancer... started contributing). I think more depression that the Paxil wasn't really addressing. So, after getting thoroughly checked out and found perfectly healthy, my GP suggested EFFEXOR. I actually found out about it from a friend who said it helps her. She said it 'should' help with weight too plus what I may have been feeling of depression.

Now several other chats say Effexor DOES make you gain weight... I did not read that in the official side-affects, but gee I hope not!! I've been in size 10 for years, which is great for my build...12 sucks!! :) OH, and lets not forget...NO ORGASMS with Paxil. Effexor is supposed to be better.

So far I feel 'good' although I WAS really SNIPPY the first few days, which I think was coming off the Paxil and building up the F-X-OR.

Anyway, NO one can tell you to just BE HAPPY.. they are not in your shoes or your head for that matter. It is NOTHING to be ashamed of!! You recognize in yourself that 'something' isn't right and you are taking postive steps to fix it. Be cognitive of how you feel from when you start taking it and keep in mind it really takes a little time to get the full effect. If something isn't right, don't be afraid to go back to your doctor. Depending on your issues, you may want to throw in some counselling.

But honestly, with so much MORE in our lives than our parents and now science can help where it couldn't help others, why stay miserable?

Yes, there are side affects some people will warn you about, but I think the % of bad is WAY less than the GOOD; of course BAD gets the news!!

Stay true to yourself. You are the only person you have to answer to; if you find out it's not helping...try something else.
Roobie


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