Posted by kath on January 23, 2003, at 18:50:39
In reply to Isolating onself..while on a med.., posted by jay on January 22, 2003, at 2:23:01
That sounds awful, Jay. So what is your situation now? As to meds? As to how you fell, etc.?
Kath
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> An odd thing has happened over the past 6 or so years on Effexor. I have become apathetic, and very isolated, and very social-phobic. I've lost touch with friends I could have easily stayed in touch with..and when I don';t work, I lock myself in my bedroom...in bed. And no..it is not just the depression that did it..it was when I started treatment with Effexor, and I just *didn't* care. I've become lazy...lost my better health...and soon enough, became afraid to even go outside.
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> I am sorry..but this is just not unacceptable.(Now he says!..heh) So, my Dx is minor depression, with a major case of GAD AND Panic Attacks. I honestly think the Effexor brought on much of that fear...and now with treatment with benzos and a possible very different, much smaller dose of an antidepressant, I may be making some room.
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> My point is...if you aren't happy with your living..don't just 'accept' it..because you deserve the FULL treatment to make your like liveable and enjoyable.
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> I lost about 6 years of my life to Effexor...and it *has* prevented me from getting *anywhere* in my life goals. If Effexor works for your depression...then great...but an ANXIETY Disorder requires a WHOLE different line of meds, therapy, etc. (No matter what the drug companies tell you.)
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> Jay
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