Hi Dark, I think these are questions that we all have at one time or another. Can you tell us a bit more about why you are feeling this way? It might be good for you to to let it all out, and you...
Hi there, I have a very good friend who is on Lexapro at the moment (20mg a day) and has spoken with me about the side effects of this drug. He has been on them for about 4 months now and is still...
Thank you Rachel & Kitt, for your encouragement. What I love about this forum is how the words from people you have never met before can mean so much to you. Sometimes its all you need to put...
Hi Karen, Thanks so much for your reply. Its weird posting this stuff as I am so used to giving other people advice! You sometimes forget that you need a bit of guidance too. I have taken my own...
Hi Joe, As luck would have it, I was able to speak with my friend just after my last message. I asked him everything I could think of, so I hope this helps a little bit. As everyone says, peoples...
Hi everyone, I feel a bit bad posting this, as I know there are many others worse off than me on this forum right now. Im just sick and tired of this and need to vent a bit. For those that dont know...
Hi Joe, I have a good friend that has been on Lexapro for a few months now. I can speak with him and see what information he can give me about his experiences with it so far. Will get back to you!...
Hi Donnie, Thats great that she is going back to see her therapist...it sounds like it will help her a lot considering what she has been through. I really hope that her doctor can help her too and...
Hi all, Im Kate and have been a member of Healingwell for a while, just havent been around for a few months. I live in Western Australia right on the coast and I turned 30 this year arrghgh! No...
Donnieboy, Wow, what an amazing person you are....your girlfriend is so lucky to have you and the support that you give her. Im sorry, Im not sure how much I can help you seeing as I have never been...
Hi savetheday, I'm so sorry for what you are going through at the moment... I think many of us know what it feels like and it's hell. I am glad that you have found this support; I know you will find...
Hi Natalia, I took Effexor for about 10 years and started on 75mgs a day. For me, I did get side effects when I started taking them, but they didn't last for very long. The main side effects I...
Hi LColson, I was on effexor XR for 8 years and I understand what you mean. Looking back I think it really changed me as well and when I was ready to come off them, I got no support from my GP...
Hi controlled. Wow, I remember when I felt like that; sometimes I still do. When I had anxiety problems, I never went out because I thought that no-one would like me and even found it hard to walk...
Hi Bunny, I know exactly what its like to not be able to share your thoughts and feelings with people. Its not that you dont want to, you just physically cant. Its kind of like stage fright or...
Hi Earthmother, I was just wondering how you were doing at the moment? Kate...
Hi Chutz, So glad that you are feeling better. I think it is really fantastic that you try to read up on Effexor as much as you can. Sadly, I didnt do this until after I had come off them and been...
Hi Earthmother, Thats fantastic that you are doing your Thanksgiving celebrations with the family. I hope you have a great weekend and you get some time to relax and laugh as well. I am in Australia...
Hi Earthmother, I'm so sorry for the loss of your wonderful mother; I cant imagine what that feels like. My grandmother died 14 years ago and I saw what that did to my mum. My grandmother was the...
Hi Chutz, Definately enough to feel withdrawal. If you haven't been well then its hard to pin down what is causing your nausea and shaking but 3-4 days is a long time not to take your Effexor; I used...
Hi Fisher, I have just found this thread so have come in a little late; I hope things are going well for you. I dont have any advice for you; all I wanted to tell you was that I think you are an...
Hi Haapy, Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect of AD's, and especially Effexor. It happened to me when I was taking it (I was on 150mg a day) so I understand the frustration. It seems like a...
Hi Erasmus, Welcome to the forum, its great that you have found some people to talk to that can support you. I was on 150mg of Effexor XR for nearly 10 years; I started off on 75mg a day and then...
Hi 32, Hello again! I hope your day is getting better for you. I really want to commend you on your drive to get things done in your life that you need to. I remember when I first started posting on...
Hi Lorca, I also had depression for a year before I decided to go to a doctor. I had been too proud up until then to admit that I had a problem, so I understand how big a step it was for you to seek...
Hi 32, I hope you are feeling a bit better; lack of sleep can cause your mind to start playing all sorts of tricks on you and even more so when combined with depression. I'm glad that you have...
Hi Shy, I hope things are going a little better for you at the moment. I guess I wanted to reply because I kind of feel the same way (without the relationship problems!). I too am coming up to my...
Cyborg, I apologise if this sounds harsh, but your comments have made me angry. While others here seem happy to appreciate your opinions, I for one am not. I don't appreciate any of what you have...
Hi Flames, I'm sorry, I have never been on Sertraline, but I have had some experience with Effexor XR, so I can at least share that with you which might give you some information. Please keep in mind...
Hi Ninja, I think I understand what you mean. I was on ADs (Effexor XR) for nearly 10 years, and they seemed to help with the depression. But I wondered if it was really worth it as I just felt numb...
Hi Edie. Wow, Im exhausted just reading that! Actually, I know exactly how you feel since I went through all those emotions in my early 20's; you feel lost and unsure and confused. I'll try and give...
Hi Licho, Thats great that you can take your mum with you to help you through this; its so important to have that support. I hope that you can get to see a doctor soon; do you have a good GP that you...
Hi Licho, My GP diagnosed me with dysthymia when I was 18. I left my appointment with a prescription for AD's and feeling like I had won a million dollars; finally someone could tell me what was...
Hi Twopeople, I was on Effexor for just over nine years and it messed up my sleeping habits too. How long have you been on it this time? It will take a while for your body to readjust, especially at...