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Posted by chewy on September 1, 2003, at 22:43:05
I started on effexor about a week ago for anxiety. So far the only thing different is that I seem to have these odd thoughts before I fall asleep at night. Like I might think of some one I knew a long time ago. They will enter my thoughts and my mind will focus in as if they are right there in the room with me. So very clear. Or my mind will become a slide show of visual scenes, like pushing the pause button on a home movie. It's sort of fun, but some of the images aren't pleasant. Has anyone else experienced this from effexor?
Posted by KimberlyDi on September 2, 2003, at 12:57:37
In reply to effexor thoughts, posted by chewy on September 1, 2003, at 22:43:05
It happens to me too. I was just talking about this subject with my boss. I call it my halfway state between being awake and dreaming. Think of it as short Previews before the feature film "The Dreams". My only problem is, when I'm aware of it happening, I usually wake up. I've noticed this on both Effexor and Welbutrin.
KDi in Texas
> I started on effexor about a week ago for anxiety. So far the only thing different is that I seem to have these odd thoughts before I fall asleep at night. Like I might think of some one I knew a long time ago. They will enter my thoughts and my mind will focus in as if they are right there in the room with me. So very clear. Or my mind will become a slide show of visual scenes, like pushing the pause button on a home movie. It's sort of fun, but some of the images aren't pleasant. Has anyone else experienced this from effexor?
Posted by badhaircut on September 3, 2003, at 11:10:32
In reply to Dreams, now showing at theaters everywhere » chewy, posted by KimberlyDi on September 2, 2003, at 12:57:37
KDi & chewy--
I think you're describing hypnagogic hallucinations. I get them too, even when I'm not on any meds. Usually I'm very tired and stressed-out and just lying down. They're wild; very real.
"Visual [hypnagogic] hallucinations have been described as a 'film running through the head' or as a waking dream with strong emotional content. Images can be intrusive. More commonly they may involve seeing colored forms that shift in size and shape." Some people hallucinate sounds & touch, too.
From http://www.healthandage.com/Home/gm=6!gid6=9801 (a narcolepsy site)Another web site made clear that they're not dangerous and said they can be affected by medications.
Posted by theo on September 5, 2003, at 19:21:25
In reply to Dreams, now showing at theaters everywhere » chewy, posted by KimberlyDi on September 2, 2003, at 12:57:37
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