Posted by Alf on March 4, 2004, at 20:05:48
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR?, posted by effexed on February 28, 2004, at 20:29:49
> how dose this work? do we just keep takeing the ADs for ever or do we get off of them when we feel better cause I did not feel depressed when I got on these drugs my DR gave me the questionnare in his office when I told him I had no want for sex anyway so how do I know when I am better I have a lot less anixty but for anything else nothing has changed
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> thanks confused cindy in TXYour question is a difficult one to answer. I assume your taking Effexor for some personal reason. The improved mood you experience while taking Antidepressants will not stay with you once you stop. The Effexor can insulate you from your anxiety and improve your mood. But as to the why of this, I can only say that no Antidepressant is a substiute for therapy. You will know you are better when you can emotionally overcome whatever "life issues" are confronting you. Hopefully, this issue you are dealing with is short lived. For some of us, like myself, depression is genetic. "It's A Family Tradition." Hank Williams
One problem with Effexor is that it may make you emotionally numb. For some people in the throws of depression that's not a bad place to be in but it's not a place where you would want to stay forever. Wellbutrin tends to alleviate some but not all of the negative effects of Effexor when the two are taken together. I know from personal experience.
Depression is a medical condition. There are no easy answers for most of us.
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