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Hello!! Although I joined a few weeks ago and have been oozing around on the forums commenting when I get a chance, I haven't had a chance to introduce myself. 35/M originally from NY, but now living in California up near San Francisco for the past 13 years. My anxiety and depression "journey" began
Hello!! Although I joined a few weeks ago and have been oozing around on the forums commenting when I get a chance, I haven't had a chance to introduce myself. 35/M originally from NY, but now living in California up near San Francisco for the past 13 years. My anxiety and depression "journey" began
ElJared91
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Anxiety Support
7 years ago
effects of meds
since my dr upped my effexor from 300 which i have been taking for 20 years to 375 i feel a weird sensation about an hour after i take it in the morning. i feel this tightening in my head, i get warm and this depressive feeling comes over me. i take lithium 450 at night. Anyone relate? Its been 4 weeks
since my dr upped my effexor from 300 which i have been taking for 20 years to 375 i feel a weird sensation about an hour after i take it in the morning. i feel this tightening in my head, i get warm and this depressive feeling comes over me. i take lithium 450 at night. Anyone relate? Its been 4 weeks
Hidden
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Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
Intro
Guess I should introduce myself first. Hello everyone my name is Nicole I'm 26 stay at home mom who has battled with depression and anxiety for about 4 years now (I believe it's been longer than that but I started realizing it around 4 years ago) I have a history of a lot of abuse and i think that's
Guess I should introduce myself first. Hello everyone my name is Nicole I'm 26 stay at home mom who has battled with depression and anxiety for about 4 years now (I believe it's been longer than that but I started realizing it around 4 years ago) I have a history of a lot of abuse and i think that's
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Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
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Another sleepless night
I was on Effexor for over a year. Three weeks ago I decided that I was finally going to get off the medication and went through hell with the withdrawls. The only lingering symptom is the night time panic attacks and anxiety. Feels like I'm up every night with this. If I can actually sleep then
I was on Effexor for over a year. Three weeks ago I decided that I was finally going to get off the medication and went through hell with the withdrawls. The only lingering symptom is the night time panic attacks and anxiety. Feels like I'm up every night with this. If I can actually sleep then
Hidden
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
Methotrexate Not Working. Next Step?
Hello. After being diagnosed a few months ago with RA, nothing has helped me feel any better. I've been on methotrexate for 4 months, cymbalta for 3 months, and lyrica for 2 weeks. Oxycodones help slightly, but only mask some of the pain. My last x-ray a couple months ago revealed bone damage, so I'm
Hello. After being diagnosed a few months ago with RA, nothing has helped me feel any better. I've been on methotrexate for 4 months, cymbalta for 3 months, and lyrica for 2 weeks. Oxycodones help slightly, but only mask some of the pain. My last x-ray a couple months ago revealed bone damage, so I'm
Needforname
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NRAS
7 years ago
cant move
how much can i stay in bed, i feel like my brain has been wiped clean. nothing, no happy thought, no joy, nothing to look forward to. i feel very weak, i got up a few times to drink water, i put music on while i am laying in bed. its 3 weeks since my new dr took me off prosac added lithium and raised
how much can i stay in bed, i feel like my brain has been wiped clean. nothing, no happy thought, no joy, nothing to look forward to. i feel very weak, i got up a few times to drink water, i put music on while i am laying in bed. its 3 weeks since my new dr took me off prosac added lithium and raised
Hidden
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
I'm so afraid
I'm on
Effexor
, Xanax
XR
, and mirtazapine to help me sleep. I usually wake up nervous with constant worrying thoughts. I would like to see a therapist but my insurance is the problem. I also work and that limits my time. Do most who see a therapist go weekly or more?
I'm on
Effexor
, Xanax
XR
, and mirtazapine to help me sleep. I usually wake up nervous with constant worrying thoughts. I would like to see a therapist but my insurance is the problem. I also work and that limits my time. Do most who see a therapist go weekly or more?
Shutterbug65
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
Terrible morning anxiety
I see a phychiatrist and I'm prescribed
Effexor
and Xanax
XR
. Does anyone else experience this morning anxiety. Love to hear your thoughts. Thank you.
I see a phychiatrist and I'm prescribed
Effexor
and Xanax
XR
. Does anyone else experience this morning anxiety. Love to hear your thoughts. Thank you.
Shutterbug65
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
Defeating Worry, Anxiety, and Depression
Hello. My username is 2happy-health, but that is not my given name. I've suffered with anxiety all my life. I started having depression after I had my son 30 years ago. After having him, I went through a separation, had to go back to My job as a high school teacher, moved, reunited with me husband, etc
Hello. My username is 2happy-health, but that is not my given name. I've suffered with anxiety all my life. I started having depression after I had my son 30 years ago. After having him, I went through a separation, had to go back to My job as a high school teacher, moved, reunited with me husband, etc
2happy-health
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
Feeling restless/impulsive recently
I'm usually a pretty calm person. Wondering if it's from upping my Prozac medication from 20 to 40. I was on Effexor for a while and it helped with mood but causes more sleep and muscle jerk problems. I'm also upset cause of misunderstanding from my husband and he has his own mental health issues he's
I'm usually a pretty calm person. Wondering if it's from upping my Prozac medication from 20 to 40. I was on Effexor for a while and it helped with mood but causes more sleep and muscle jerk problems. I'm also upset cause of misunderstanding from my husband and he has his own mental health issues he's
BELAwesome
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
Loneliness caused by Anxiety and depression.
I'm currently on Xanax
XR
and
Effexor
, I also take mirtazapine at bedtime to help me stay asleep. I've been on a lot of different meds. This disorder has caused me to isolate myself socially. My life through the years has become very lonely.
I'm currently on Xanax
XR
and
Effexor
, I also take mirtazapine at bedtime to help me stay asleep. I've been on a lot of different meds. This disorder has caused me to isolate myself socially. My life through the years has become very lonely.
Shutterbug65
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
any experience with venlafaxine (effexor xr)?
I've been taking it for 3 days and I've been having a lot of annoying symptoms like nausea, headache, very dilated pupils, sort of high feeling, etc. Does this go away and do you think this drug is worth the side effects?
I've been taking it for 3 days and I've been having a lot of annoying symptoms like nausea, headache, very dilated pupils, sort of high feeling, etc. Does this go away and do you think this drug is worth the side effects?
niletaki
in
Anxiety Support
7 years ago
head shocking
Heh...sorry... but dont believe it Fibro...or who knows! Prescribed 250mg Effexor (anti depressant...2005). If I missed daily dosage (hate taking pills)..by 3rd day my head shock. Not good feeling. Wierdest horrible foreign feeling!! Been off Effexor for atleast 4 yrs (quit myself)...my head will still
Heh...sorry... but dont believe it Fibro...or who knows! Prescribed 250mg Effexor (anti depressant...2005). If I missed daily dosage (hate taking pills)..by 3rd day my head shock. Not good feeling. Wierdest horrible foreign feeling!! Been off Effexor for atleast 4 yrs (quit myself)...my head will still
Caral
in
Fibromyalgia Action UK
7 years ago
Antidepressant withdrawal or Relapse ???
Hi everyone, I have taken Effexor for est 16 years. Tapered off them 6/02/17 ( sick of side effects) then crashed again around mid March . I wish I had of researched prior to this . Anyway my Dr " says" it is a relapse. I went back on them only to find I was getting worse with both depression and Anxiety
Hi everyone, I have taken Effexor for est 16 years. Tapered off them 6/02/17 ( sick of side effects) then crashed again around mid March . I wish I had of researched prior to this . Anyway my Dr " says" it is a relapse. I went back on them only to find I was getting worse with both depression and Anxiety
Jackie3009
in
Anxiety Support
7 years ago
changing drs
I made a decision this week after suffering the deepest of deep depression that maybe it's time for me to get a second opinion and change my psychiatrist and possibly my medication and just see what it is that's happening because for 20 years I'm on the same medication 40 mg Prozac 300 mg effexor and
I made a decision this week after suffering the deepest of deep depression that maybe it's time for me to get a second opinion and change my psychiatrist and possibly my medication and just see what it is that's happening because for 20 years I'm on the same medication 40 mg Prozac 300 mg effexor and
Hidden
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
Has anyone had any experience with Effexor?
I was prescribed this medication to possibly treat my anxiety, but have yet to add it to all the meds I take daily for polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS). I do take Klonopin on an as needed basis, to treat my anxiety and panic only on bad days. Any information or experience about Effexor would be much
I was prescribed this medication to possibly treat my anxiety, but have yet to add it to all the meds I take daily for polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS). I do take Klonopin on an as needed basis, to treat my anxiety and panic only on bad days. Any information or experience about Effexor would be much
justalilremedy
in
Anxiety Support
7 years ago
Introducing myself...
Hi, everyone, I just signed up...55 yr old male with anxiety and ocd and panic attacks like tremors, sweating, and the fear is almost imbarable....from all this I also have heavy depression... Been dealing with this for 20 yrs and the symptoms worsen as I get older.. part of the reason I had to retire
Hi, everyone, I just signed up...55 yr old male with anxiety and ocd and panic attacks like tremors, sweating, and the fear is almost imbarable....from all this I also have heavy depression... Been dealing with this for 20 yrs and the symptoms worsen as I get older.. part of the reason I had to retire
Demetrios
in
Anxiety and Depression Support
7 years ago
Numbers from tests
Many of you have been so helpful. I'm going to post my result numbers to see what I can do to fix myself. I'm 52, 5'7" 235lbs Most of my weight is in my middle. I'm on synthroid 200 (started at age 18 on 75 but on this dose for 20 years) Effexor 225 (15 years) Some statin drug for 2 months 5 mg
Many of you have been so helpful. I'm going to post my result numbers to see what I can do to fix myself. I'm 52, 5'7" 235lbs Most of my weight is in my middle. I'm on synthroid 200 (started at age 18 on 75 but on this dose for 20 years) Effexor 225 (15 years) Some statin drug for 2 months 5 mg
Katchame
in
Thyroid UK
7 years ago
Fibro Pain Relief while talking antidepressants
I was transferred from Tramadol s.r. And Tylex (maybe one or 2 daily) if I had breakthrough pain to Butrans 5mg pain patch,now I am also taking Effexor 125mgs and Mirtazapine 15mgs at night anyway I started on the patch Saturday last it's only dulled the pain a little and my anxiety levels have gone
I was transferred from Tramadol s.r. And Tylex (maybe one or 2 daily) if I had breakthrough pain to Butrans 5mg pain patch,now I am also taking Effexor 125mgs and Mirtazapine 15mgs at night anyway I started on the patch Saturday last it's only dulled the pain a little and my anxiety levels have gone
Updpool
in
Endometriosis UK
7 years ago
Suggestions for Panic/Fear of Death?
I used to take
Effexor
XR
and it worked for a while, but eventually that too stopped working. I am desperate for help.
I used to take
Effexor
XR
and it worked for a while, but eventually that too stopped working. I am desperate for help.
dxburke
in
Anxiety Support
7 years ago
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