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Hey guys,

Just been put on Pristiq for my anxiety.

Has anyone had experience with this?

How long before you felt the good vibes?!

My first dose is tonight

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hi Morgs89, welcome to the community. I don't have any experience with pristiq. How are you doing?

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Morgs89 in reply to dubstepMaul

Not bad,

Been a wild ride. Not just the recent diagnosis haha

What’s your connection with ADHD?

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dubstepMaul in reply to Morgs89

my connection to adhd? Mostly my son who is now an adult but still struggles. He was diagnosed as a child. My daughter was diagnosed as an adult and my husband is undiagnosed. ADHD has been in my life for 34 years

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Morgs89 in reply to dubstepMaul

I’ve done quite a bit obsessing since my diagnosis, I believe I relate with the woman side of the symptoms. As there was a lot of anxiety in the family home growing. My pristiq dosage has been doubled.

I am feeling better now. 🙃

If it wasn’t for my wife I would never of been diagnosed. She is my rock.

Do you know of any groups for partners she can join? She has just left a group because it was more complaints then anything.

Are you adhd also?

Or struggle with any mental illness or sorts? (You don’t need to answer if you don’t want)

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dubstepMaul in reply to Morgs89

sorry, no i don't know of any groups for partners that your wife could join.

I do not have ADHD but do suffer from anxiety and had two episodes of depression in the past. I do not currently take anything as I mostly experience anxiety flare ups during any kind of medical crises, for instance last year I had my gallbladder out - before the surgery I was a basket case. Post surgery during my leave from work time I was also quite anxious.

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Loveoneanother

Was on pristiq for 5 years. Noticed some difference within 2 weeks. Was good until it stopped working for me. Withdrawals are very difficult if you ever have to get off it. Even switching from pristiq to another is very hard.

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