Posted by SLS on January 31, 2009, at 16:41:49
In reply to Re: Depersonalization and Effexor... » SLS, posted by jms600 on January 31, 2009, at 13:30:35
> Hi SLS - yes I do have anhedonia, along with moderate depression (which seems to ease temporarily when I have a long cry). My main problem is anxiety (severe GAD, panic disorder, social phobia and depersonalization). Benzos are the obvious choice but I've developed a tolerance to them.
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> I'm currently on 175mg amitripyline, 600mg lithium and 40mg buspirone. Although this cocktail works a little I'm still suffering from the anxiety/depression.
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> I'm seeing my psychiatrist on Monday who is replacing the amitriptyline with Effexor. I'm hoping the Effexor/lithium/buspirone combo will finally help.
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> Is Effexor good for anhedonia??Yes.
Depersonalization and derealization often have anhedonia as well as anxiety as a contributor.
Your doctor can give you no guarantees, but I find his choice of Effexor to be a good one.
- Scott
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