Posted by torachan on May 30, 2008, at 19:48:22
In reply to Re: The best Tricyclic for anxiety.... » torachan, posted by johnj on May 30, 2008, at 19:19:29
> Can you tell me what side effects you have or have had with effexor? I wonder if pristiq may be better? Did you have start up anxiety? thanks
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> johnjDefinitely you have start up anxiety for about 5-7 days. Side effects would include basically disrupted sleep. It takes a while for Effexor's anti-anxiety effect to take hold, and it works in a subtle way. It also seems to increase mood, sociability, and motivation. Weight gain does seem to occur, but not drastically. The Pristiq would likely reduce some of the side effects, but not the disrupted sleep one since that's function of its central mechanism. I'm not sure when or if Pristiq will be available in Canada, or JAPAN...
..because in about two years me and my wife will be moving to Japan for a very likely permanent stay. I'm nearing my late thirties, and am currently trying to obtain my BA, cause as you know you need one to gain employment as an English teacher. How did you find the health care coverage in Japan and did you work as an English teacher? I'm a little concerned about seeing a doctor, but I know there are English speaking ones available in the large cities. We'll be in the Kansai area, specifically Osaka, perhaps Kyoto or Kobe, or somewhere in the middle like Takurazuka.
Anyways, is the "ki" you mention part of "genki" and "kibun"? I think it means spirit and the kanji is　気?　You might not be able to decipher the kanji I just wrote.
John
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