Posted by DebbieLynn on July 27, 2001, at 6:55:41
In reply to Effexor and positive responses (encouragement)...., posted by itisme on July 24, 2001, at 11:06:27
> Anxiety began 1 year ago and man.. you just get depressed when you are nervous all the time and can't seem to do what you used to you know? I just got off of paxil and began effexor a week and a half ago. It was a very tough week, to say the least, but I know I will recover, I just don't know when or how.
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> This is my second time posting. I'm not too sure what I think about this site yet because whenever I read negative things it makes me a little nervous.
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Hello,
I know what you mean. There are sooo many negative threads on Effexor. I take Effexor XR 225mg, and yes, when I first started I had a lot of side effects, BUT when I reached the 225mg level of about 4 weeks I felt 150% better. I have GAD and prolonged postpartum depression. I feel great on Effexor XR and do not intend stopping it any time soon. There are a lot of thread on Effexor withdrawal, and that too makes me nervous, but I will cross that bridge when I come to it. Everyones body chemistry is different and I have learned NOT to let the negative bother me. I do read everything with an open mind however.> I have tried the following:
> ritalin
> wellbutrin
> pazil
> Zyprexa
> Celexa
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> wow.. I never noticed how many I've tried...
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> And now I'm just starting Effexor. Basically the others didn't work wonderfully for me and some were pretty bad, but if someone were having a good response, I would never say anything to persuade them to change.
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> Something that really helps me feel an occasional sense of peace is hope that things will get better.
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> I haven't really had many side effects besides very intense dreams.... and for now it is okay.
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> I would like to hear from you who have had positive experiences with Effexor. I am going to be on the XR, but am currently taking the regular until we know the dosage which is best. Just some supportive thoughts would be nice. I don't want to remain ignorant of the side effects of course. I hope you all understand what I'm trying to say and I appreciate your help.
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> I really want to love life the way I used to...... to feel life again. At moments I can and it is wonderful.
> Thanks in advance....
For me, Effexor XR has been wonderful. I did cross many hills and valleys getting to the dose I am at (225mg) but it was worth it. I think the worst was dry mouth and anxiety (in the beginning) but I took xanax to help that. I drank gallons of water and it finally past. I had insomnia for awhile, but took Trazadone to help with that. These are all minor things considering the MAJOR benefits I feel now!Good Luck, and HANG IN THERE!!
Debbie (Hope this is some encouragement)
poster:DebbieLynn
thread:71620
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