Things have just been getting worse and worse. I’ve been on fluoxetine for over a month now and i feel awful. I’m suicidal, shaking and uncontrollably crying. I never felt this bad before these meds.
I went to the doctor today and she changed my meds to Effexor. I don’t want to be on meds anymore. I feel like my head is so messed up....
Anyone take Effexor? Any luck....?
I could use a hug right now...😞
First of all darlarae, sending you a Big Hug and a Smile 
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You did the right thing in checking in with your doctor regarding the symptoms you were experiencing. However, know that any SSRI takes about 4-6 weeks to reach full efficacy, a little longer if dosage is increased during that time.
Your doctor is always the best judge of how you feel but even the doctor isn't able to know what medication your body may respond better to. Asking others for their opinions may jeopardized you in finding the right med and dose since everyone responds differently.
I wish you well in starting Effexor. Take it with an open mind and positive thoughts that this will help you start moving forward. Between medication and therapy, you will start feeling better. Finding other methods along the way will help you as well. Once again, you will need to find what works best for you in reducing stress and anxiety. We will help you take these steps forward.
Good Luck with Effexor. Give it time. xx
Hi DarlaRae, what did you feel like before the meds? I’m on fluoxetine 40 mg and buspirone 30 mg. It’s what I was on before I sorta had a major life fall apart. I went back on hoping for better. I don’t cry every day anymore and I can get over stuff faster but omg the depression is HUGE & the anxiety churns up trying to not get overwhelmed just waking up. I’ve never tried Effexor. Sadly the variations on how ppl feel can be so different. I do have experience that it can take a while before you find the right meds or mix of meds. I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Big hugs. I don’t feel suicidal exactly but I DO want the daily harsh pain in my heart and soul to stop!!!!
I mean, I’ve been on antidepressants for 8 years now. I was on Paxil for a long time and it was fine, but it made me gain a lot of weight so my doctor switched me to Prozac. And i was feeling great. So i decided to stop taking it. I was off it for about 2 months and i started to get really anxious again. So they put my back on Prozac. And I’ve been a mess ever since. I lost my job my life is completely falling apart. I’ve never felt this depressed in my life.
It really sounds like fluoxetine is NOT for you. Omg I’m so sorry cuz I know this medication sorting out is harsh. I’m already dreading setting up appt AGAIN, because of the TIME it takes doing the wait & see when you feel like you’re in some sort of hell. I wish I had more experience with different meds. All I knew was fluoxetine and buspirone. I know I’ve tried a few others & cant really remember what happened. I think I blocked it out. Only one scary one that gave me the brain zaps (more like whole body zaps). Now I can’t even remember the name of that one. Sorry I’m not being much help. Trying to calm my self down & forcing myself to eat. I just pace and pace
Hi DarlaRae, I'm very new to this group but can really sympathize with you. I'm at my lowest point too. I had my meds adjusted, but it hasn't really helped. I called for a doctor's appt and she isn't available until June 12. I lost my job, my Mom and my dog all in a span of one year. Plus it's just me..no kids, no husband.
I've been on Effexor for awhile and it was OK at first, but now I feel it's not working. I'm like you..I don't want to be on meds anymore but I just crash if I start to wean myself off. I'm going to try to find a psychologist again. I haven't been able to find a good fit in the past, but I have to try again. Just hope I can do it. I have zero motivation and I'm quite content staying home and doing nothing.
I wish I could give you valuable advice. For now I just want you to know that you're not alone and I hope you reach out to this board when things are bad. Sending you big hugs. LIsa
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I lost my job and went on disability for a few moths, I’d say that is a good option for you if it’s offered in your state. Give yourself time to focus on your health first. I found adding a small dose of Abilify has been very helpful. I was on Zoloft and added 1mg per day of Abilify, it evened me out. It has a calming effect, maybe try that before trying another SSRI. Also, a recovery group such as codependence anonymous or celebrate recovery are helpful for support. I’ve done both and am working the workbook for CoDa as well.
(((((Hugs)))))
I had the same issue with fluoxetine. Yes for sure I felt worse on this med. I can certainly understand wanting to stop medicine altogether. I still struggle having to use medication. Imagine if these medications actually worked. It really stinks constantly struggling to find the right combination to be able to manage all of these feelings. But hey this is our road to travel and there are no short cuts. Maybe Effexor will be the one for you, I hope so.
moving tomorrow-can’t do this 
I can’t do it - I can’t do this life 
I can’t do this anymore
i can’t do this anymore 
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