Effexor for Trauma TX?

[Breath135]

Can anyone help me? I’ve shared my Traumatic events with 3 psych’s in past yr to no avail...

I’m currently prescribed Effexor & Remeron. Unable to focus & no desire to do anything.

I’ve been so clear as to what I need.

Any feedback would b so appreciated...

Thank You!

[Hidden]

No advice from me, but welcome here! There is a Healthunlocked community called "Heal my PTSD". Maybe they'd be able to help you better? Would you like the link?

[Breath135 in reply to Hidden]

Thank You!

[Hidden]

I’m taking Effexor too. But also some other meds for anxiety. If ur anxious I would ask doctor about propranolol and Buspirone And Doxepin at night.

[lillyofthevalley37]

If it's not too upsetting can you say something about the traumatic events that led you to be prescribed the medication ? Don't worry if you don't want to share - just trying to understand where you are coming from so that we can help you

[FearIsALiar]

I take Effexor as well. Hard for me to focus and I never went to do anything. Ugh the struggle

[Kathyp703]

I discovered that I was taking too much Effexor. I felt like I was dead inside with no desire to do anything. I cut my dose down just a little and sat with that for several weeks. The first day or two it was weird, but I stuck it out. I was taking 4, 75mg tablets a day (for malabsorb issues I had to spread them out). I've now stopped at taking 3 per day and I can feel joy again. I worked with my doc closely over the past several months and I'm glad I did. I would strongly suggest your doing the same. I don't know what the other drug is that your taking so I can't give any advice on that. Good luck with your journey!

Kathy

[Hidden]

You didn't mention what dose or how long you'd been using effexor. Im not familiar with the other one.Personally, I think a lot of us are more symptomatic with our various disorders.

The last year hasn't exactly been a stellar one. We've all had to alter our lives and disrupt routines.

I've taken effexor previously. It was okay for a while. But I needed something different. Didn't have any real issues with it 😕

In the meantime, make your med problems known to your provider. It may take a bit of trial and error to find the right ned and dose to be effective.

Hang in there 🙏