Posted by Hannah on November 9, 2000, at 15:37:50
In reply to Isolation and social withdrawal on EffexorXR, posted by Boots on November 9, 2000, at 9:47:27
Boots Effexor XR had the opposite effect on me, but I was wondering if it could have just reduced some anxiety that you felt about living up to societal expectations re socializing,etc. I don't understand if this behaviour is new or if it is old behaviour and just doesn't bother you anymore. If you're enjoying your life and thinking for yourself, that sounds good to me. But it wouldn't hurt to ask the doc how he sees it. A second opinion so to speak, but it's your opinion that counts in the end.
> Could anyone let me know if they have experienced isolation while
> on EffexorXR? I have been taking this since July 99 and have absolutely
> no interest in being around people. In fact, I dislike most people immensely.
> I work at home and I am alone almost all of the time. I don't like to interact
> with other people. Too much trouble. This could be a side effect of EffexorXR
> or it could be from having too many panic attacks and anxiety in the past.
>
> I can't decide whether to tell my doctor, because I really like the way
> things are right now. I am enjoying my life more because I am not involved
> with other people and I am thinking more for myself. But most people do think
> this is not "normal".
>
> Any advice appreciated. I do not want to change my meds because I am not as depressed, nervous and I don't have disabling vascular tension headaches right now. Boots
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