Hiya Seamsew!
I just wanted to say I have been what you are going through and I understand how it feels. Hang in there, I am sure something good will come of it :) This too shall pass!
-Diva
Seamsew,
Hang in there. It can be frustrating and difficult to find a medication that works well for you.
Do keep abstaining from searches on the internet and kudos on recognizing this trigger. You may also benefit from a few thought challenges when anxiety begins to creep up.
Keep us posted.
Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist
hey everyone! I just want to update. I ended up not staying on effexor. It was just too much for me to handle. The doctor seemed kinda upset that I didn't stay on longer cause she said the side effects would most likely go away after a week or two. In my head I am thinking MOST LIKELY. She has no idea what it was like. It made me kinda feel bad and upset. Maybe I should have stayed on longer. I think it increased my anxiety and made the other side effects seem 100 times worse. I just have to set a limit on what I can take.I don't know if I want to live two weeks like I am on speed. I still don't feel like myself four days after discontinuing the meds. So she gave me prozac. I am trying to be optimistic. I know that the first time I was on Effexor I did well. It gave me my life back. Right now I am just trying to stay calm. Trying not to look on the internet about Prozac horror stories to make me have anxiety to the max. I also don't want to read all the side effects and think I have all of them. I know everyone reacts different to every drug. I was on Effexor for two years and some people can't take that med. Now hahahh I am one of them. I guess I am witting her just for some support and encouragement and a little venting. Thanks guys. It is great to be around people who understand my craziness. heheh Wish me luck
