Posted by TinMan on January 30, 2006, at 8:20:56
In reply to Re: scared of effexor and withdrawal, posted by wifeofarmyguy on January 30, 2006, at 2:29:23
Hi Y'all -
Here are some questions that I have and hope for some insight.
Q1: I have been on Effexor for about 9 months (225 mg). Lately, it doesn't seem to be working as well. I feel like I am getting more depressed. Adding Wellbutrin was not good for me as I was agitated and irritable with it. It takes so much effort to get out of bed and I am just lethargic. What to do?
Q2: One of the side effects that I have that really bothers me is that I have horrible periods. And lately, they are about two weeks apart. I am perimenopausal and on the pill due to fibroids. Does anyone else have this complication?
Q3: I am wondering if poor nutrition has something to do with it. I don't eat like I should because I am afraid if I did, I would blow up like a balloon! I have put on about 10 lbs. since being on the Effexor. Any insight?
Q4: I have been on Paxil and when off, I looked back in horror at what damage I had done to my life and those that I love. <<ArmyWife, I could really relate to your post about that!>> While on Paxil, I was simply out of control. While on Zoloft, I would "wake up" out of my fog and be in a place not knowing how I got there. And the Zoloft made my depression much, much worse. Anyone else have these experiences with SSRI's? What do you take?
Q5: Most every night, I have a couple glasses of wine. Somehow, this fills a void for me. I know it is not a good thing and I know what the void is. Would the drinking (depressant) inhibit the good effects of Effexor? (I am pretty sure I know the answer to this one and need to stop drinking at night to find out.)
Any insight will be so appreciated.
~TinWoman
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