Posted by LA on March 29, 2003, at 16:01:19
In reply to Update - husband, depression, new medication, posted by Theresa Rae on March 28, 2003, at 12:45:43
> A few people had asked me to post an update to my husband's depression; a few months ago, I posted asking for assistance in knowing what to do to help him with his long-term depression (we're in our early 30's...he's been depressed since his teens.) At the time I wrote, he was taking Effexor...was supposed to be taking 225 mg. After I posted, I found out he was only taking two of his 75 mg. tablets. He switched to his full dose, then, and was nearly instantly A LOT BETTER.
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> He went in to (FINALLY!) see a psychiatrist, who, in addition to increasing his dose of Effexor to 300 mg (is this safe?) added a stimulant, which I can't remember the name of right this minute.
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> Husband is finally (after more than a dozen years of marriage) talking to me on a regular basis (oh my lord, what a difference that makes in my day), completing tasks at work, reading books to the children, smiling, losing weight....miracle of miracles!
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> Is this much Effexor safe? I know it's a fairly controversial drug (right?)
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> I'd encourage anyone in a relationship with someone who is depressed to keep pressing that person to get help. After finally realizing what the problem was maybe four years ago, it's taken me this long to get him to go in and get treated properly. Things in life are much better as a result. Hang in there, everyone!
Hi,
I was wondering if you had also suffered from depression youself ? The reason I ask is
I suffer from depression and have been seeking help, but I have just realized that my husband is also depressed. He does not understand the whole depression thing and is not supportive of me at all. He has a just snap out of it attitude and don't I make you happy type of view. Which makes him mad at the responses I give him.
I have tried to get him to go to a marriage counselor with me and he just cannot get past this caveman mentatility ( that is my term )that he doesn't want to talk about our problems with a stranger ( or really with anyone including me).He is a very smart guy and successful in business, which includes dealing with people all the time. People really like him. But at times I don't, though I do love him.
How did you get your husband to go and get help?By the way I was on 300mg of Effexor and have heard of several other people at the same dose, so I do not think it is that unusual.
Thanks
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