Hi Kitt, I'm sorry to hear your going through a bad time again, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this rough time. HUGS.. /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Hi Tears, I hid my depression and childhood traumas for 20 years, for me alcohol was the only thing to kill the pain and bad memories, but i foundout the hard way that the drink eventually costs you...
Hello to everyone again, I havent been on in a long time, things have been quite busy and hectic for me and i forget alot of things. Apart from being busy things are going pretty well for me, I'm a...
Hi Kitt, Thats actually one of the easons i'm going to write, to help put m life experiences into perspective. Also, i want to donate all the proceeds/profits (if it makes any..lol) to our mental...
Hi Tammy, Yes you can take Effexor at night, I have always taken mine at night, i stated on 75mg and was increased to 150mg, When i first started takeing them as you i felt very tired, but at the...
Thanks for all the kind words, And Twigggy, i'm sure you'll overcome your writers block and write a magnificent book, cant wait to read it.. I actually had some very encouroging words from my local...
Hi Everyone, I Feel i owe everyone an apology, i havent posted in a long while, i fell back into a hole a while back, and didnt feel like doing anything, Also i got a nasty infection in my leg that...
I used to drink endless cups of coffee every day ( a 250gm jar would last 2-3days max) But if i drink leaded now WOW im as anxious as anything, so i had to change to decaf which still has caffine but...
Something that helps me calm down during storms is listening to my mp3 player, it takes my mind off everything around me and i cant hear much of the storm because the music is playing. Maybe if you...
Way to go Winter, It's always good to hear about some good things from people. Hope you have many more anxiety free days... /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
It is improving im trying not t do anything too strenuous, although i did go and weed all the gardens yestertday which did give it a slight twinge but it feels good this morning......
Hi everyone, I havent been posting due to i really hurt my back recently, and ive been layed up. My mother-in-law got a t.v. from her work, (she works at a resort and they change tv's freaquently)...
I do, I used to love storms, but recently ive been really freaking out when we get them, although i do find it is getting better, i think it is because its the first time ive had storms since having...
Hi Tammy, You will feel a little tired for the first few weeks thats normal but it will pass.....
Hey Tammy, Youll be fine and in a little time you'll be amazed at how much you have improved and how far you have come... /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
I've applied for it 3 times and been rejected, But in Aus its like a pension so they put me on what they call newstart disability, which is basicly unemployment benefits but i dont haveto look for...
Hi Tammy, good luck with your pdoc, but personnaly i believe you will do fine, and i havent heard of any increase in blood pressure or wieght gain whilst on Effexor, But as ive said many times...
I took my daughter to school yesterday morning then walked along the beach, did 2 hours of gardening, and picked my daughter up from school in the afternoon, all in all a progressive day, but it...
Wow, That was so inspiring in so many different ways Kitt. You can read that in different ways and stll get the same inspiring message. Your right we are who we are, and everyone is different and...
Hi TeNNis, I would definately let your teachers know, that way if you do have an attack they will know, and perhaps you will be able to walk it off or something else that may help....
Theres nothing to be scared of Laurel, My vertigo only last a few seconds, and not everyone gets the effects, most people i know who are or have taken Effexor havent had any effects, and my night...
Well i have some new sucsess, Today i went for a walk to the beach, then to my dads, but only stayed there for a few mins felt very anxious, and then i went to my daughters school for the fist time...
Hi Chelly, I understand how you feel, and i just want to let you know if you need someone to listen drop me line by email or on here, i know it is really hard for you right now but you are a strong...
Ahhh yes i forgor the night sweats, but thats nothing really new to me as i used to sweat profusely (hope i spelled that right ..lol) but that was just the alcohol, and i do also get a bit of vertigo...
Only too happy to help where i can, Yes there is another effexor i think it is Effexor EX but not certain, but i do know it is taken in a different dosage format, and not sure if it is present as the...
Well done Panic, Great to see your making reall progress, you should be really proud of your self. Congratulations... /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
I try to get to my mp3 asap, and crank the tunes and pace, clench my fists, try to breathe normally, try to ignore that i feel like im burning up, try to stop my mind from spinning, splash lots of...
Hi Pacots, I would have to say no as well, i knew someone who was on prozac a while back and drank on them and it didnt mix very well at all.....
Hi Hope and Tammy, I take effexor 150mg, i started on 75mg, after taking cipramil 10mg for 6 months and found them no help at all, before i started on Effexor i was scared of taking them after i...
Hi Curley, What amount of Effexor do you take?.. I was taking 75mg but that didnt really help, so i was increased to 150mg, and now i feel alot better and can do more and go further outside without...
Hi Lillian, In regards to your nausea, perhaps you need to take your meds on a full stomach, i know i have to take my effexor with/after food or i feel nausious, As for your fear of not fiting in and...
I'm really sorry to hear about your hubby, If there is anything i can do to help please dont hesitate to ask.. /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Hi Lillian, As a recovering alcoholic with depression and anxiety and agoraphobia, i can tell you that your meds and alcohol arnt a good mix. I myself continued drinking (very heavily) for the first...
Hi Patti, What amount of effexor are you taking?. i take 150mg which is for anxiety, im not sure about your other meds as i take mirtazapine for depression. Asking you to come back in a week is a...
Hi there Honey, Great to see a fellow Queenslander on the forums.. /community/emoticons/smile.gif I live on the Gold Coast, and fortunately we didnt get the hail that you got last week, Although i...
Wow $15 for a carton of cigs!!!! its around $60-$70 for a carton here in Aus and its only going to become more expensive as we just had yet another 0.25percent interest rise yesterday ( the 7th...
Yes we do get some huge hailstones here in Aus especially in the northern part of Aus I'm in the middle of the eastern side of Aus right on the coast, and recently we had shocking hail storms with...
Way to go Wen, thats awsome news. I myself have made an engouraging step forward, as you all know i have made it to the beach a few times but never ventured too far down on the sand. But i actually...
Wow $5 a packet, there around $10-$15 in aus, but i roll my own which is $22 for 50gm packet and lasts a week. I would'nt be too hard on yourself for smoking again, we all have setbacks and do things...
Heheheheheh, I like Canadians, i have some freinds that have toured alot of Canada and the pictures they have brought back are amazing, Some really beautiful places in Canada. Would love to tour...
It's actually getting better i think i just had to adjust to it. Now the kids get more freaked out than i do i actually sit on the balcony watching the lightning (we get awsome lightning shows here)...
Hey tammy, i dont know anything about klonopin, xanax, or lexapro, but i take 150mg Effexor-xr daily just been increased from 75mg about a month and a half ago,as 75mg wasnt doing anything for my...
Hi Winter, sorry to hear your feeling down, i've been feeling down myself recently also getting anxiety for no apparent reason, but do rest assured there is endless support here, and it does help...
Thans heaps for your support guys i means alot, I will contact my doc and let him know about the conversations, It does worry me a bit as does the anger issue. And your right Lyn, i did do good...
Hey guys, Over the past 5 days or so i've taken a few steps backwards, i was doing really well then fell in a heap and went back to feeling all messed up again. I didnt want to do anything which was...
Hi Wen, I understand how hard things are for you right now as my stepson who is 14 has asd (aperges spectrum disorder) And he can be a right handful at times. He as your son is a very bright young...
Hi Sylk, I take effexor 150mg, but i havent noticed any spots or anything appearing, although it may still be a side effect that hasn't been written in the booklet as you said, i will do some...
Hi Akipuppy, My deepest condolences for the loss of your husband. i haven't met you before, I'm liquid, i live in Australia, suffer depression/anxiety/agoraphobia/recovering alcoholic/drug user, As...
Actually i want to do a tour of USA and Europe, ive seen lots of programes showing some amazing places to see in the US, And being a chef i would love to tour France the home of cuisine.....
Well done Wen, glad you got some well needed rest, it is exausting, i know myself just walking around the block twice and then to the beach briefly really takes it out of me, and i was used to...