Posted by redjr on June 1, 2005, at 22:18:09
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR? » Kev, posted by vy on May 30, 2005, at 13:26:43
Kev,
Don't feel alone with the obssesive thoughts at night! Effexor wasn't the cause for me. I've had them for years, but lately my insomnia has gotten progressively worse - to the point of it being maddening!
My pdoc changed me over to Remeron last week, but I'm not sure if it's much better. :( It's supposed to help with sleep so I take it before bed. I think the cure is worse than the symptoms - now I feel groggy, kinda like a zombie up until the late afternoon(I guess the Remeron is wearing off).
As many know on this forum, insomnia can be in and of itself a major cause of depression - or at a minimum put our bodies at risk of behaving in a depressed state! It's soooooo frustrating. Just can't turn my mind off at night.
Take care. We're all here to help....
redjr...
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