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• Marijuana & mental health… tips and tricks

  Question:

  >> They > dont care if you get better, they just want you to have the most expensive > meds they can convince you to pay for.

  I didn’t actually compare them, but, since you mention it, I’ve never dealt with anyone as greedy as a corporation. peace — Q.- If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress?

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  - Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->>> They >>> dont care if you get better, they just want you to have the most expensive >>> meds they can convince you to pay for. > I didn’t actually compare them, but, since you mention it, I’ve never dealt > with anyone as greedy as a corporation. > peace > No, that was me that compared them, I guess you haven’t had a good > deal of experience with dealers.

  I’ve been smoking for 32 years and have met more than a few assholes who deal, virtually all of those deal hard stuff too, but I refuse to deal with anyone who sells to kids or sells crack. fuck them people.  Still, I don’t think any of them are *worse* than Monsanto or Enron. In almost all of my time buying weed I’ve dealt with good family people who grow some to suplement their income.  The good people are out there and as with any business the market demand decides who stays in business and who goes under,  so if good people refuse to deal with scum the scum go sell crack and we can have decent, honest suppliers.  Legalization would help that.  Now, admittidly, I’ve had to go without from time to time because my conections were out but that isn’t a big deal, I’d quit if the only source was crack dealing scumbags.  Fortunately my community has a good group that sticks together for our mutual benifit.  I believe that any community could foster that unity,  people need to DEMAND co-operation and grow their own decent community – no one is going to do it for you and just like with the wider government participation of the individual is the only way things will get better. peace fuzzy — * "WE MUST BE THE CHANGE WE WISH TO SEE" *   – Mahatma Gandhi

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  Good lord man, I’m using cannabis to get off of drugs like Effexor. .:granto:.

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Some of you who smoke a lot of pot may notice signs of depression or > psychosis.  I recommend getting on meds to help with this, and cutting back > on your dope smoking. > For me, Effexor works great as an anti-depressant, and when I need to get to > sleep I use Risperdal which is an anti-psychotic. > I only take a bong hit or 2 of potent Indica every month or two.  I had some > G-13 (100% Indica) which kept me high for days on end by smoking a single > bowl from the bong.  This is no joke. > Just remember that today’s marijuana is quite powerful, and you dont want to > get all depressed and/or psychotic from it.  Just use small amounts for > enjoyment of nature, cartoons, video games, etc.  Don’t overdo it.

  Response:

  >You are depressed and need anti-depressants.

  Maybe even some ECT would do the trick.

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  - Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Some of you who smoke a lot of pot may notice signs of depression or > psychosis.  I recommend getting on meds to help with this, and cutting back > on your dope smoking. > For me, Effexor works great as an anti-depressant, and when I need to get to > sleep I use Risperdal which is an anti-psychotic. > I only take a bong hit or 2 of potent Indica every month or two.  I had some > G-13 (100% Indica) which kept me high for days on end by smoking a single > bowl from the bong.  This is no joke. > Just remember that today’s marijuana is quite powerful, and you dont want to > get all depressed and/or psychotic from it.  Just use small amounts for > enjoyment of nature, cartoons, video games, etc.  Don’t overdo it.

  Theres a good plan!  Go get some man made pills and hide in your home from the world. eat healthy, meditate some, go sit under an oak tree and comune with Mother Nature.  Get your head out of cartoons and video games and go outside. if you dont react well to pot then dont smoke it.  more for the rest of us. just dont turn your body over to profit mongering, corporate medicine.  They dont care if you get better, they just want you to have the most expensive meds they can convince you to pay for.

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  You are depressed and need anti-depressants.

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Some of you who smoke a lot of pot may notice signs of depression or > psychosis.  I recommend getting on meds to help with this, and cutting back > on your dope smoking. > For me, Effexor works great as an anti-depressant, and when I need to get to > sleep I use Risperdal which is an anti-psychotic. > I only take a bong hit or 2 of potent Indica every month or two.  I had some > G-13 (100% Indica) which kept me high for days on end by smoking a single > bowl from the bong.  This is no joke. > Tell us, are you just a subtle troll, or do you actually suffer from some sort > of psychosis? > Not that there’s much a difference anyway, but please answer to the best of your > ability. > Thanks, > oh, and BTW….FUCK OFF

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  > I had to quit. > I ran out.

  lmao – that’s how it always is for me. Riding that fine line between conserving what little’s left and being completely out at the moment…….I think it’s time to get closer to being completely at the moment. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> -Charles > -"…overqualified for a life of leisure."

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  > Some of you who smoke a lot of pot may notice signs of depression or > psychosis.  I recommend getting on meds to help with this, and cutting back > on your dope smoking. > For me, Effexor works great as an anti-depressant, and when I need to get to > sleep I use Risperdal which is an anti-psychotic. > I only take a bong hit or 2 of potent Indica every month or two.  I had some > G-13 (100% Indica) which kept me high for days on end by smoking a single > bowl from the bong.  This is no joke.

  Tell us, are you just a subtle troll, or do you actually suffer from some sort of psychosis? Not that there’s much a difference anyway, but please answer to the best of your ability. Thanks, oh, and BTW….FUCK OFF

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  Some of you who smoke a lot of pot may notice signs of depression or psychosis.  I recommend getting on meds to help with this, and cutting back on your dope smoking. For me, Effexor works great as an anti-depressant, and when I need to get to sleep I use Risperdal which is an anti-psychotic. I only take a bong hit or 2 of potent Indica every month or two.  I had some G-13 (100% Indica) which kept me high for days on end by smoking a single bowl from the bong.  This is no joke. Just remember that today’s marijuana is quite powerful, and you dont want to get all depressed and/or psychotic from it.  Just use small amounts for enjoyment of nature, cartoons, video games, etc.  Don’t overdo it.

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  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Some of you who smoke a lot of pot may notice signs of depression or >psychosis.  I recommend getting on meds to help with this, and cutting back >on your dope smoking. >For me, Effexor works great as an anti-depressant, and when I need to get to >sleep I use Risperdal which is an anti-psychotic. >I only take a bong hit or 2 of potent Indica every month or two.  I had some >G-13 (100% Indica) which kept me high for days on end by smoking a single >bowl from the bong.  This is no joke. >Just remember that today’s marijuana is quite powerful, and you dont want to >get all depressed and/or psychotic from it.  Just use small amounts for >enjoyment of nature, cartoons, video games, etc.  Don’t overdo it. > I had to quit. > I ran out.

  That’s usually what the depression comes from… Psychosis is reality flying back at you from afar.  Doesn’t that just suck? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> -Charles > -"…overqualified for a life of leisure."

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• exhausted from effexor xr?

  Question:

  After taking Effexor XR for about 3 weeks and feeling better, I suddenly find myself completely exhausted – my muscles are so tired.  All I want to do is sleep even when I’m doing things I would normally enjoy. I also had some kind of somach virus a week ago but that’s been pretty well gone for several days so I don’t think it’s from that. Could the effexor suddenly be making me so exhausted? Louise

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  its quite possible.    when i take effexor i feel exhusted the whole time.  i would just fall sleep all the time but never for more than 10-20 minutes. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->After taking Effexor XR for about 3 weeks and feeling better, I suddenly >find myself completely exhausted – my muscles are so tired.  All I want >to do is sleep even when I’m doing things I would normally enjoy. >I also had some kind of somach virus a week ago but that’s been pretty >well gone for several days so I don’t think it’s from that. >Could the effexor suddenly be making me so exhausted? >Louise

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• Effexor and Libido/sexual effects

  Question:

  I find that my libido has totally gone forever since I started taking medication for depression, I been on most meds at one time or another, effexor,paxil,zoloft,celexa,prozac and they all do the same for me, (kill the libido) I had no sexual problems before I took anti-depressants, even when I was depressed without meds take care

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> x-no-archive:yes > I’m currently on Cipramil (called Celexa in some countries), 20mg/day. > I find it an extremely effective as an anti-depressant, but it does > massively lower the libido (sex-drive) and I have trouble achieving an > erection, let alone orgasm.  This isn’t a side-effect that will go > away after a while; I’ve been on the Cipramil for almost two years > I’ve told my doctor, and he suggested that Effexor is much better in > this department; ie that my libido would return to more-or-less normal > once I was on it for a few weeks. > Any males out there on Effexor who are ably to give me any feedback on > this delicate matter?  Or any other comments on Effexor generally – > ie: initial side-effects and how long they lasted, difficulties in > going off of it etc. would be greatly appreciated. > Peter.

  Response:

  Try Welbrutrin. It has a stimulus affect not like other benzos do. Of course, everone reacts differently to diffetent meds. But you got everything to gain.

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  - Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > I find that my libido has totally gone forever since I started taking > medication for depression, I been on most meds at one time or another, > effexor,paxil,zoloft,celexa,prozac and they all do the same for me, (kill > the libido) I had no sexual problems before I took anti-depressants, even > when I was depressed without meds > take care > x-no-archive:yes > I’m currently on Cipramil (called Celexa in some countries), 20mg/day. > I find it an extremely effective as an anti-depressant, but it does > massively lower the libido (sex-drive) and I have trouble achieving an > erection, let alone orgasm.  This isn’t a side-effect that will go > away after a while; I’ve been on the Cipramil for almost two years > I’ve told my doctor, and he suggested that Effexor is much better in > this department; ie that my libido would return to more-or-less normal > once I was on it for a few weeks. > Any males out there on Effexor who are ably to give me any feedback on > this delicate matter?  Or any other comments on Effexor generally – > ie: initial side-effects and how long they lasted, difficulties in > going off of it etc. would be greatly appreciated. > Peter.

  You cunt tell?

  Response:

  Effexor has taken away my libido completely. I am totally asexual at this point.

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I find that my libido has totally gone forever since I started taking > medication for depression, I been on most meds at one time or another, > effexor,paxil,zoloft,celexa,prozac and they all do the same for me, (kill > the libido) I had no sexual problems before I took anti-depressants, even > when I was depressed without meds > take care > > x-no-archive:yes > > I’m currently on Cipramil (called Celexa in some countries), 20mg/day. > > I find it an extremely effective as an anti-depressant, but it does > > massively lower the libido (sex-drive) and I have trouble achieving an > > erection, let alone orgasm.  This isn’t a side-effect that will go > > away after a while; I’ve been on the Cipramil for almost two years > > I’ve told my doctor, and he suggested that Effexor is much better in > > this department; ie that my libido would return to more-or-less normal > > once I was on it for a few weeks. > > Any males out there on Effexor who are ably to give me any feedback on > > this delicate matter?  Or any other comments on Effexor generally – > > ie: initial side-effects and how long they lasted, difficulties in > > going off of it etc. would be greatly appreciated. > > Peter. > You cunt tell?

  Response:

  Heya Pete, I was on Avanza which along with sex-drive didn’t help with any of my other depression symptoms. I have been on Effexor for a week now and I’ve noticed that I am able to sustain an erection, plus it takes me much longer to orgasm… which I don’t have to tell you pleases my girlfriend. But on the other hand I still have never feel "horny" or feel the need for sex, and orgasms aren’t as pleasurable as they once where. If you don’t mind me asking you (and the group), when you where diagnosed with Depression did you have a normal sex drive, in other words feel "horny". Take Care, Casper.

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> x-no-archive:yes > I’m currently on Cipramil (called Celexa in some countries), 20mg/day. > I find it an extremely effective as an anti-depressant, but it does > massively lower the libido (sex-drive) and I have trouble achieving an > erection, let alone orgasm.  This isn’t a side-effect that will go > away after a while; I’ve been on the Cipramil for almost two years > I’ve told my doctor, and he suggested that Effexor is much better in > this department; ie that my libido would return to more-or-less normal > once I was on it for a few weeks. > Any males out there on Effexor who are ably to give me any feedback on > this delicate matter?  Or any other comments on Effexor generally – > ie: initial side-effects and how long they lasted, difficulties in > going off of it etc. would be greatly appreciated. > Peter.

  Response:

  I was on Effexor (225mg/day) twice.  Once for 9 months and once for 6 months. It was the only antidepressant (of several I had tried before) which really worked well for me.  I first started taking it when it was fairly new and the noted loss of libido and sexual responsiveness was said to affect only about 3 percent of those tested.  When I first reported these effects to my pdoc, he didn’t think the Effexor was the culprit but said he would look into it.  By that time, the info he got was that some 10 percent of those taking Effexor might have such sexual side-effects and that I was just one of the unlucky ones.  Well, after doing some research on my own (newsgroups and mail lists, etc.)  I found that many, many people on Effexor were having the same problems.  I even found that some women were affected as well. I relayed this info to my pdoc and again he did some checking himself. That time he relayed to me that such sexual side-effects (in varying degree) were now being reported to and by pdocs for 50 percent or more of those taking it. He then added Wellbutrin to my Effexor thinking that the Wellbutrin might counter the sexual side-effects, at least to some degree.  Well, it didn’t.  The first time on Effexor, it was my decision to stop taking it. My libido came back and I did all right for a while.  But, after about 6 months I lapsed back into another major depression episode and had to jump back on the Effexor — with the same sexual side-effects.  Again, I couldn’t stand being sexually crippled.  What good was it being not so depressed if I couldn’t participate in one of life’s more enjoyable physical/emotional activities?  It negatively affected my wife as well as myself.  So, I stopped taking it again, but instead of going without any meds, I tried Wellbutrin by itself. That wasn’t as effective for me as an anti-depressant as was Effexor, but at least I was able to maintain my libido and such.   Another "bad" thing about Effexor for me were the side-effects while coming off of it.  I had a horrible 2-3 weeks each time.   =Jaguar= http://www.jaglair.com/psych/jag-psych-center.htm – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text —- Original Message — >I’m currently on Cipramil (called Celexa in some countries), 20mg/day. >I find it an extremely effective as an anti-depressant, but it does >massively lower the libido (sex-drive) and I have trouble achieving an >erection, let alone orgasm.  This isn’t a side-effect that will go >away after a while; I’ve been on the Cipramil for almost two years >I’ve told my doctor, and he suggested that Effexor is much better in >this department; ie that my libido would return to more-or-less normal >once I was on it for a few weeks. >Any males out there on Effexor who are ably to give me any feedback on >this delicate matter?  Or any other comments on Effexor generally – >ie: initial side-effects and how long they lasted, difficulties in >going off of it etc. would be greatly appreciated. >Peter.

  Response:

  >If you don’t mind me asking you (and the group), when you where diagnosed >with Depression did you have a normal sex drive, in other words feel >"horny". Take Care, Casper.

  Gee, is feeling "horny" normal? [g]  If so, then I’d have to say that I was not during my major depression episodes.  With the depression more or less under control, I’d say that I do feel "horny" now and then, but still much less often than my wife would like.  :*) =Jaguar=

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  says… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> x-no-archive:yes > I’m currently on Cipramil (called Celexa in some countries), 20mg/day. > I find it an extremely effective as an anti-depressant, but it does > massively lower the libido (sex-drive) and I have trouble achieving an > erection, let alone orgasm.  This isn’t a side-effect that will go > away after a while; I’ve been on the Cipramil for almost two years > I’ve told my doctor, and he suggested that Effexor is much better in > this department; ie that my libido would return to more-or-less normal > once I was on it for a few weeks. > Any males out there on Effexor who are ably to give me any feedback on > this delicate matter?  Or any other comments on Effexor generally – > ie: initial side-effects and how long they lasted, difficulties in > going off of it etc. would be greatly appreciated. > Peter.

  I’m a woman on only 37.5 of Effexor XR.  It’s working pretty well in lessening my depression and anxiety. However, although I have sexual interest, I don’t get as aroused and I cannot achieve orgasm and had no problems before the medication. Louise

  Response:

  I’ve been on Effexor going on three years 150mg per day.  My sexual functioning as decreased, but Viagra helps.  My organisms take longer, but when they come, they are better than stronger feeling.  So I find it is not problem that cannot be overcome or compensated for. — John Lundquist —

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > says… > x-no-archive:yes > I’m currently on Cipramil (called Celexa in some countries), 20mg/day. > I find it an extremely effective as an anti-depressant, but it does > massively lower the libido (sex-drive) and I have trouble achieving an > erection, let alone orgasm.  This isn’t a side-effect that will go > away after a while; I’ve been on the Cipramil for almost two years > I’ve told my doctor, and he suggested that Effexor is much better in > this department; ie that my libido would return to more-or-less normal > once I was on it for a few weeks. > Any males out there on Effexor who are ably to give me any feedback on > this delicate matter?  Or any other comments on Effexor generally – > ie: initial side-effects and how long they lasted, difficulties in > going off of it etc. would be greatly appreciated. > Peter. > I’m a woman on only 37.5 of Effexor XR.  It’s working pretty well in > lessening my depression and anxiety. > However, although I have sexual interest, I don’t get as aroused and I > cannot achieve orgasm and had no problems before the medication. > Louise

  Response:

  Hi John, My girlfriend I where discussing the option of me taking Viagra to help with my sex drive. Does it increase sex-drive? What exactly does it do? Thanx in advance. Casper

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I’ve been on Effexor going on three years 150mg per day.  My sexual > functioning as decreased, but Viagra helps.  My organisms take longer, but > when they come, they are better than stronger feeling.  So I find it is not > problem that cannot be overcome or compensated for. > — > John Lundquist > — > says… > > x-no-archive:yes > > I’m currently on Cipramil (called Celexa in some countries), 20mg/day. > > I find it an extremely effective as an anti-depressant, but it does > > massively lower the libido (sex-drive) and I have trouble achieving an > > erection, let alone orgasm.  This isn’t a side-effect that will go > > away after a while; I’ve been on the Cipramil for almost two years > > I’ve told my doctor, and he suggested that Effexor is much better in > > this department; ie that my libido would return to more-or-less normal > > once I was on it for a few weeks. > > Any males out there on Effexor who are ably to give me any feedback on > > this delicate matter?  Or any other comments on Effexor generally – > > ie: initial side-effects and how long they lasted, difficulties in > > going off of it etc. would be greatly appreciated. > > Peter. > I’m a woman on only 37.5 of Effexor XR.  It’s working pretty well in > lessening my depression and anxiety. > However, although I have sexual interest, I don’t get as aroused and I > cannot achieve orgasm and had no problems before the medication. > Louise

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• SSRI, being on 1 will stop withdrawal??

  Question:

  from another that is…will be off effoxer but on zoloft, since they are in the same class, will stop withdrawal from effoxer idiot pdoc took me off effoxer and yes he did taper it down but I still ran into major problems I ask because I don’t ever want to go through this again: was having horrible effexor withdrawal…i had my made an appt w/a new shrink then found he stopped accepting Medicaid…old shrink refuses to give a script until i see again which will be a month brains shock. uncoordnated, dizzy, taken several falls, very weak, lethargic, excessive sweating, agitation, dizziness, brains shocks, vertigo, week weak, shakiness in hands and head called, my family dr she was off the week, talked w/her nurse practitioner who said and I quote, " mental health would never do that" i told her the names and phone # of ppl involved told her call, she said will and then I’ll find out the truth…nothing like calling me a liar called my T she cant presb but connected me w/psych nurse who told me since I had canceled my appt (wrong, I had given a 3 week notice that I wouldn’t need his services) not a think she could do, I ranted and raved that I couldn’t go on that long…she called me back said I have good news, the dr wiil see you on July 2nd!  told he i refuse to see a dr that was clearly neglectant and even harmful, she told that was my right and she would report that I refused to see him!  told her she best put it down that he negelnect and that I wanted a copy of the report…also told her this agency that is supposed be helping me, then why are detrimental to my well being i called the intensive day trmnt program I used to be, psych nurse said get you butt to the hosp now…and if you want will gladly transfer all your services here, I am dbating doing that…the only thing that holds me up is I have excellent therpist, finally and I’d lose her so ER is slow, that’s normal…nurse tells me effexor doesn’t do that, I tell her book is too old, 2000…and hand her a copy of the report form the APA on it ER doc was beside himself, they made you come here to get scrip? apologized, checked me over, set I’ll write it for you, some bitchy nurse consults him in the hallway and tells given her psych history you have to have psych do a consult he comes in apologizes and say he has to, I ask can I get my first dose in now says can’t know its up to Pdoc I can’t prescrip it for you finally someone comes down…I knew her, we went to college together, she says you’re clearly not suicidal why did they consult us…pdoc wants to give me lowest possible dose, I tell her know has be 75 mg or i go into withdrawal and tell he I was up to 300 mg…..she agrees says I know my stuff and talks Pdoc into now I have 2 weeks to see a pdoc in…not good crashing baaaaaaaaaaaaad ensoul Is life a wound which dreams of being healed? ~ Erica Jong This holy concern for the truth – no one worries about it except liars. ~ Anne Sexton

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  > from another that is…will be off effoxer but on zoloft, since they > are in the same class, will stop withdrawal from effoxer > idiot pdoc took me off effoxer and yes he did taper it down but I > still ran into major problems

  I went off Effexor twice, once cold turkey and once tapered down and I still got withdrawl sickness pretty bad so I can certainly relate to your story.  I’m sorry to hear you went thru so much bad stuff. Hope you get to feeling better real soon.

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  > from another that is…will be off effoxer but on zoloft, since they are in the > same class, will stop withdrawal from effoxer

  Apparently Prozac is good for tapering off (has a long half life). — Regards, .

  Response:

  Yes, 10 mgs of Prozac will help with withdrawal.  It’s much easier to stop Prozac.  I had no trouble with stopping after being on it a year.  That long half life makes it much easier. Joy

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• Please help me – what are these symptoms about?

  Question:

  I was diagnosed without ever having a classic manic episode about 8 years ago.  I was hospitalized for 6 weeks and put on Lithium and Effexor, which about a month ago I flushed down the toilet because I feel I have "lost" the past 8 years to a drug induced lack of motivation and depression/anxiety. Today I feel that if a family member approached me, I would scream obsenities at them without being able to control myself.  I feel like a caged animal in so much emotional pain that the crying is not cleansing . . . it is just involuntary weeping and aching.  I can’t shut my body down, although I haven’t gone without sleep for more than 2 days at a time so it’s not a cut and dried mania which is what my Doctor of course wants to label me as and stick me back on Lithium or Tegretol or Lamactil or Zyprexa or Risperdal or Depakote – all of which I’ve tried – all of which except for the Lithium were INTOLERABLE medications and given to me without ever having a single grandiose thought or classic manic symptom. TODAY is what is important though.  TODAY I wish I were dead.  TODAY I have no hope, no future, I’m racked with guilt, sobbing jags, hostility that is so strong I have made 3 telemarketers hang up on ME for being abusive verbally – I am snarling at my parents to STAY AWAY from  me because I can’t help my hair trigger reactions – I am truly MISERABLE. Any thoughts?  Ideas?  Am I still going through withdrawal from the medications I flushed down the toilet?  If so, I can gut it out . . . because I’d much rather be drug free (wouldn’t we all) but it this sounds to you like something you have experience with or knowledge of PLEASE respond with ANY information or ideas. Thank you. ~Melissa

  Response:

  > Any thoughts?  Ideas?  Am I still going through withdrawal from the > medications I flushed down the toilet?  If so, I can gut it out . . . > because I’d much rather be drug free (wouldn’t we all) but it this > sounds to you like something you have experience with or knowledge of > PLEASE respond with ANY information or ideas. > Thank you. > ~Melissa

  Hi Melissa, It sounds to me as if you have agitation and anxiety to the extreme.  You say that lithium does not disagree with you for the depression part – that’s good; until you get the depression under control, can you ask your doc. for some benzos? I am sorry you feel so bad, try to stay away from stimulation and call your doc for tranqs at least temporarily. take care Squiggles

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  Sorry for top-posting, but here is a good place to start if you happen to live in one of these states:   http://www.coloradonocall.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Links They say by next year all states will have banned phone solicitation. FYI, my daily dose is 60mg paxil, 400mg seroquel and 60mg inderal. I’ve got terminal psychosis nos, since childhood, and my prognosis for recovery is somewhere between very poor to hopeless.  But these medications are helping me to cope with my condition very well. Good luck on finding the right combination of medications to help you cope with your diagnosed condition, which sounds very serious to me. Hopefully you keep your psychiatrist aprised of your symptoms, since only your doctor can perscribe the medicines that can help you. Keep smiling out of the corner of your mouth, if you can, since tomorrow is going to be a brighter day.  So don’t give up hope. Edmond G. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I was diagnosed without ever having a classic manic episode about 8 >years ago.  I was hospitalized for 6 weeks and put on Lithium and >Effexor, which about a month ago I flushed down the toilet because I >feel I have "lost" the past 8 years to a drug induced lack of >motivation and depression/anxiety. >Today I feel that if a family member approached me, I would scream >obsenities at them without being able to control myself.  I feel like >a caged animal in so much emotional pain that the crying is not >cleansing . . . it is just involuntary weeping and aching.  I can’t >shut my body down, although I haven’t gone without sleep for more than >2 days at a time so it’s not a cut and dried mania which is what my >Doctor of course wants to label me as and stick me back on Lithium or >Tegretol or Lamactil or Zyprexa or Risperdal or Depakote – all of >which I’ve tried – all of which except for the Lithium were >INTOLERABLE medications and given to me without ever having a single >grandiose thought or classic manic symptom. >TODAY is what is important though.  TODAY I wish I were dead.  TODAY I >have no hope, no future, I’m racked with guilt, sobbing jags, >hostility that is so strong I have made 3 telemarketers hang up on ME >for being abusive verbally – I am snarling at my parents to STAY AWAY >from  me because I can’t help my hair trigger reactions – I am truly >MISERABLE. >Any thoughts?  Ideas?  Am I still going through withdrawal from the >medications I flushed down the toilet?  If so, I can gut it out . . . >because I’d much rather be drug free (wouldn’t we all) but it this >sounds to you like something you have experience with or knowledge of >PLEASE respond with ANY information or ideas. >Thank you. >~Melissa

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  I am sure glad you are enjoying your ‘drug vacation’ so much.  Sounds wonderful. Just exactly what do YOU think your diagnosis is if the doctors are so wrong? Read your post again.  Pretend it was written by someone else.  What would YOU suggest to this person? I couldn’t take lithium after about a year because it caused me to have diarrhea all the time.  My pdoc put me on Neurontin and Seroquel.  I feel "normal" for the first time since I can remember.  I do not feel dopey or drugged.  I FEEL GOOD.  No depression at all.  Sleep good. It really sounds to me like you are really going to run into trouble if you don’t get under control. Well, you asked.

  Response:

  hi Melissa… I think most psychiatric med users would caution against a fast withdrawal of meds (you mentioned flushing them down the toilet, which seems like a pretty sudden action). The caution can be because you could potentially experience some unpleasant physical/emotional side effects. Hang in there and try to work with your docs to find the right set of meds for you. Sometimes it isn’t easy to find the right combo, but try to be "mighty" and stick with it until you find those meds that will make a difference for you. regards, Compucat  >^+^<

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I was diagnosed without ever having a classic manic episode about 8 > years ago.  I was hospitalized for 6 weeks and put on Lithium and > Effexor, which about a month ago I flushed down the toilet because I > feel I have "lost" the past 8 years to a drug induced lack of > motivation and depression/anxiety. > Today I feel that if a family member approached me, I would scream > obsenities at them without being able to control myself.  I feel like > a caged animal in so much emotional pain that the crying is not > cleansing . . . it is just involuntary weeping and aching.  I can’t > shut my body down, although I haven’t gone without sleep for more than > 2 days at a time so it’s not a cut and dried mania which is what my > Doctor of course wants to label me as and stick me back on Lithium or > Tegretol or Lamactil or Zyprexa or Risperdal or Depakote – all of > which I’ve tried – all of which except for the Lithium were > INTOLERABLE medications and given to me without ever having a single > grandiose thought or classic manic symptom. > TODAY is what is important though.  TODAY I wish I were dead.  TODAY I > have no hope, no future, I’m racked with guilt, sobbing jags, > hostility that is so strong I have made 3 telemarketers hang up on ME > for being abusive verbally – I am snarling at my parents to STAY AWAY > from  me because I can’t help my hair trigger reactions – I am truly > MISERABLE. > Any thoughts?  Ideas?  Am I still going through withdrawal from the > medications I flushed down the toilet?  If so, I can gut it out . . . > because I’d much rather be drug free (wouldn’t we all) but it this > sounds to you like something you have experience with or knowledge of > PLEASE respond with ANY information or ideas. > Thank you. > ~Melissa

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• celexa v. effexor

  Question:

  I am taking 20 mg. of Celexa. I was taking 150 mg. of Effexor. Anyone with any experience on these 2. I am thinking I was doing better on the Effexor. Thanks Rex

  Response:

  > I am taking 20 mg. of Celexa. I was taking 150 mg. of Effexor. Anyone with > any experience on these 2. I am thinking I was doing better on the Effexor. > Thanks > Rex

  Celexa made me hypo-manic and angry – rageful might be more accurate. Effexor is working much better for me.  Effexor has an anti-anxiety component that Celexa doesn’t have.  I don’t know if that’s why I feel better on it, but I definitely do. Louise

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• Hope this will make a difference!

  Question:

  > Oh, I really was way up there the other day, wasn

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• Effexor and vivid dreaming

  Question:

  Yes….I do have very vivid dreaams on Effexor.  However, it’s the oly AD that has helped much (and I have tried them all)  Be warned however that to come off it you do it VERY slowly. Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Has anyone else had extremely vivid dreaming while taking Effexor?  My > vivid dreams have produced waking memories as strong as real > experiences, and sometimes I do not know if a memory is of a real > experience, or of a dream. >  Does this sound familiar? > — > :: > ::        Laugh alone and the world thinks you’re an idiot. > :: > ::     Windrider (a.k.a. Bruce A. Johnson) in Edmonton, Alberta

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  I ran out of effexor for a day and had troubling dreams all night….failry vivid.  I do  remember quite a few of my dreams.  I also have to support what was said abiut coming off effexor slowly….if I run out for like a day…I get very uncomfotable symptoms…sore muscles, soreness inside the head (?) , light headedness…feel like crap. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Has anyone else had extremely vivid dreaming while taking Effexor?  My > vivid dreams have produced waking memories as strong as real > experiences, and sometimes I do not know if a memory is of a real > experience, or of a dream. >  Does this sound familiar? > — > :: > ::        Laugh alone and the world thinks you’re an idiot. > :: > ::     Windrider (a.k.a. Bruce A. Johnson) in Edmonton, Alberta

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  >Has anyone else had extremely vivid dreaming while taking Effexor?  My >vivid dreams have produced waking memories as strong as real >experiences, and sometimes I do not know if a memory is of a real >experience, or of a dream. > Does this sound familiar?

  Yet another repost by an alt.net user of something originally posted in 1997. Sincerely Stewart —

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  Yet another post about other posts.  Yawn.

  Yet another repost by an alt.net user of something originally posted in 1997. Sincerely Stewart —

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  Sounds very familiar to me, although it doesn’t happen all of the time.  But when it does, its a doozy. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Has anyone else had extremely vivid dreaming while taking Effexor?  My > vivid dreams have produced waking memories as strong as real > experiences, and sometimes I do not know if a memory is of a real > experience, or of a dream. >  Does this sound familiar? > — > :: > ::        Laugh alone and the world thinks you’re an idiot. > :: > ::     Windrider (a.k.a. Bruce A. Johnson) in Edmonton, Alberta

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  I’m jealous ! I’ve been taking Effexor for some time now and haven;t had one Do you mean ‘lucid’ dreams ? – haven’t had them either Rorxx

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Sounds very familiar to me, although it doesn’t happen all of the time. But > when it does, its a doozy. > Has anyone else had extremely vivid dreaming while taking Effexor?  My > vivid dreams have produced waking memories as strong as real > experiences, and sometimes I do not know if a memory is of a real > experience, or of a dream. >  Does this sound familiar? > — > :: > ::        Laugh alone and the world thinks you’re an idiot. > :: > ::     Windrider (a.k.a. Bruce A. Johnson) in Edmonton, Alberta

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  When I first started Effexor it gave me very vivid dreams.  After a while it wasn’t so bad.  But if I ever forgot to take my effexor, I would have incredibly vivid dreams/nightmares that night that were so real that when I woke up I had a hard time convincing myself it was just a dream.

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Yes….I do have very vivid dreaams on Effexor.  However, it’s the oly AD > that has helped much (and I have tried them all)  Be warned however that > to come off it you do it VERY slowly. > Dave > Has anyone else had extremely vivid dreaming while taking Effexor?  My > vivid dreams have produced waking memories as strong as real > experiences, and sometimes I do not know if a memory is of a real > experience, or of a dream. >  Does this sound familiar? > — > :: > ::        Laugh alone and the world thinks you’re an idiot. > :: > ::     Windrider (a.k.a. Bruce A. Johnson) in Edmonton, Alberta

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  > Sounds very familiar to me, although it doesn’t happen all of the time.  But > when it does, its a doozy.

  Hi.  I don’t have anxiety, but I lurk here as my husband suffers from anxiety/panic attacks/depression.  I do, however, take Effexor for depression and I LOVE it!  It immediately gave me a boost.  Actually, I was almost euphoric for the first few weeks.  I noticed that I began dreaming again since I’ve been on it.  (Before, I was sleeping, but not dreaming.)  I won’t say that these dreams have been lucid or realistic, just more of them.  I sort of figured that if the AD allows you to relax or feel normal, then your brain can get back to its normal activity.  I’ve never been one to have dreams that could be explained.  My dreams are sooo weird; they are short; one flows into another…almost like an "pop-artsy" music video: snippets of images flowing one after the other in a nonsensical fashion. I have not linked these dreaming episodes with missed doses of the AD.  I will try to pay closer attention should I miss another dose. Blackbird

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  >> Sounds very familiar to me, although it doesn’t happen all of the > time.  But when it does, its a doozy. >I do, however, take Effexor for depression and I LOVE it!  It >immediately gave me a boost.  Actually, I was almost euphoric >for the first few weeks.  

  I was on Effexor … twice.  Each time I felt, within a matter of a few days, an emotional boost or uplifting … perhaps similar to your own. No other AD med I had tried had such an early effect. In fact, Effexor was the only AD I tried which had any (perceivable) positive effect upon me.  The only major problem (for me) with was it’s negative effect on my libido and sexual performance capability. Both essentially disappeared.  So, I chose, both times to drop the Effexor once I felt that my major depression episodes were "under control".  The withdrawal symptoms from Effexor where pretty bad (for me), but that’s another story. >I noticed that I began dreaming again since I’ve been on it.  (Before, >I was sleeping, but not dreaming.)  I won’t say that these dreams have >been lucid or realistic, just more of them.  I sort of figured that if >the AD allows you to relax or feel normal, then your brain can get back >to its normal activity.  I’ve never been one to have dreams that could be >explained.  My dreams are sooo weird; they are short; one flows into >another…almost like an "pop-artsy" music video: snippets of images >flowing one after the other in a nonsensical fashion. >I have not linked these dreaming episodes with missed doses of the AD. >I will try to pay closer attention should I miss another dose. >Blackbird

  Vivid dreams were another effect of Effexor which I loved and now miss. Sometimes, I was actually eager to go to sleep just so that I could experience them.   =Jaguar= http://www.jaglair.com/psych/jag-psych-center.htm http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/Depression-Suicide

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  >Has anyone else had extremely vivid dreaming while taking Effexor?  My >vivid dreams have produced waking memories as strong as real >experiences, and sometimes I do not know if a memory is of a real >experience, or of a dream. > Does this sound familiar?

  Yet another repost by an alt.net user of something originally posted in 1997. Sincerely Stewart —

  Response:

  Yet another post about other posts.  Yawn.

  Yet another repost by an alt.net user of something originally posted in 1997. Sincerely Stewart —

  Response:

  When I first started Effexor it gave me very vivid dreams.  After a while it wasn’t so bad.  But if I ever forgot to take my effexor, I would have incredibly vivid dreams/nightmares that night that were so real that when I woke up I had a hard time convincing myself it was just a dream.

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Yes….I do have very vivid dreaams on Effexor.  However, it’s the oly AD > that has helped much (and I have tried them all)  Be warned however that > to come off it you do it VERY slowly. > Dave > Has anyone else had extremely vivid dreaming while taking Effexor?  My > vivid dreams have produced waking memories as strong as real > experiences, and sometimes I do not know if a memory is of a real > experience, or of a dream. >  Does this sound familiar? > — > :: > ::        Laugh alone and the world thinks you’re an idiot. > :: > ::     Windrider (a.k.a. Bruce A. Johnson) in Edmonton, Alberta

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  Yes….I do have very vivid dreaams on Effexor.  However, it’s the oly AD that has helped much (and I have tried them all)  Be warned however that to come off it you do it VERY slowly. Dave – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Has anyone else had extremely vivid dreaming while taking Effexor?  My > vivid dreams have produced waking memories as strong as real > experiences, and sometimes I do not know if a memory is of a real > experience, or of a dream. >  Does this sound familiar? > — > :: > ::        Laugh alone and the world thinks you’re an idiot. > :: > ::     Windrider (a.k.a. Bruce A. Johnson) in Edmonton, Alberta

  Response:

  I ran out of effexor for a day and had troubling dreams all night….failry vivid.  I do  remember quite a few of my dreams.  I also have to support what was said abiut coming off effexor slowly….if I run out for like a day…I get very uncomfotable symptoms…sore muscles, soreness inside the head (?) , light headedness…feel like crap. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Has anyone else had extremely vivid dreaming while taking Effexor?  My > vivid dreams have produced waking memories as strong as real > experiences, and sometimes I do not know if a memory is of a real > experience, or of a dream. >  Does this sound familiar? > — > :: > ::        Laugh alone and the world thinks you’re an idiot. > :: > ::     Windrider (a.k.a. Bruce A. Johnson) in Edmonton, Alberta

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• New to Paxil…Headache

  Question:

  My dr. has perscribed Paxil 20mg. for my depression.  It’s the first time in my life I have taken an antidepressant and I have alot of questions. My doctor filled me in on all the standard stuff, but I would like some firsthand experience answers. I have only been on the medication for 4 days but I am noticing a few changes: not worring as much, a little more ambition.  I am wondering whether this could be the medication or just a placibo effect because I  am finally doing something.  The changes are not dramatic, just a little inkling of an idea in the back of my mind that things may be getting better. Secondly, I had a tremendous headache yesterday and a dry mouth.  The headache went away with a couple ibuprophin, but the dry mouth is still with me.  Has anyone had this experience? I have a loss of appetite because of some slight nasuea, but that rights itself after a couple of crackers.   Other than that I’m starting to notice that the sun is shining today and the sky is that crayola color of "sky blue".  Maybe I’ll go outside today. Kim Cairns

  Response:

  I would recommend that you read a copy of "Undoing Depression".  It had a lot of answers for me.  By the way, I am on Effexor XR and have been for five weeks now.  I was prescribed it since having a breakdown.  My first time too. — John T. May Don’t sweat the small stuff…

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My dr. has perscribed Paxil 20mg. for my depression.  It’s the first > time in my life I have taken an antidepressant and I have alot of > questions. > My doctor filled me in on all the standard stuff, but I would like > some firsthand experience answers. > I have only been on the medication for 4 days but I am noticing a few > changes: not worring as much, a little more ambition.  I am wondering > whether this could be the medication or just a placibo effect because > I  am finally doing something.  The changes are not dramatic, just a > little inkling of an idea in the back of my mind that things may be > getting better. > Secondly, I had a tremendous headache yesterday and a dry mouth.  The > headache went away with a couple ibuprophin, but the dry mouth is > still with me.  Has anyone had this experience? > I have a loss of appetite because of some slight nasuea, but that > rights itself after a couple of crackers. > Other than that I’m starting to notice that the sun is shining today > and the sky is that crayola color of "sky blue".  Maybe I’ll go > outside today. > Kim Cairns

  Response:

  Hi I have been on Paxil for over a year, and it made a world of difference in my life.  The dry mouth is a side effect I am afraid.  I think it’s minor compared to the depression.  I suck on starlight mints or chew gum.  Good Luck, sounds like you are on your way!!!!

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My dr. has perscribed Paxil 20mg. for my depression.  It’s the first > time in my life I have taken an antidepressant and I have alot of > questions. > My doctor filled me in on all the standard stuff, but I would like > some firsthand experience answers. > I have only been on the medication for 4 days but I am noticing a few > changes: not worring as much, a little more ambition.  I am wondering > whether this could be the medication or just a placibo effect because > I  am finally doing something.  The changes are not dramatic, just a > little inkling of an idea in the back of my mind that things may be > getting better. > Secondly, I had a tremendous headache yesterday and a dry mouth.  The > headache went away with a couple ibuprophin, but the dry mouth is > still with me.  Has anyone had this experience? > I have a loss of appetite because of some slight nasuea, but that > rights itself after a couple of crackers. > Other than that I’m starting to notice that the sun is shining today > and the sky is that crayola color of "sky blue".  Maybe I’ll go > outside today. > Kim Cairns

  Response:

  > whether this could be the medication or just a placibo effect because > I  am finally doing something.  The changes are not dramatic, just a > little inkling of an idea in the back of my mind that things may be > getting better.

  Both.  While Paxil takes 4-6 weeks to take full effect the sense of wellness that you are getting from the placibo effect is getting you to become more active, the endorphine effect. > Secondly, I had a tremendous headache yesterday and a dry mouth.  The > headache went away with a couple ibuprophin, but the dry mouth is > still with me.  Has anyone had this experience?

  Headaches are an early side effect that will go away.  Dry mouth appears to be standard with any antidepressant. > I have a loss of appetite because of some slight nasuea, but that > rights itself after a couple of crackers. > Other than that I’m starting to notice that the sun is shining today > and the sky is that crayola color of "sky blue".  Maybe I’ll go > outside today.

  Enjoy the warmth of the sun on your face…You are on your way!

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  > My dr. has perscribed Paxil 20mg. for my depression.  It’s the first > time in my life I have taken an antidepressant and I have alot of > questions. > Secondly, I had a tremendous headache yesterday and a dry mouth.  The > headache went away with a couple ibuprophin, but the dry mouth is > still with me.  Has anyone had this experience?

  I’ve experienced many side effects to Paxil. Try sleeping with water next to the bed. It helps a little. Victoria

  Response:

  > My dr. has perscribed Paxil 20mg. for my depression.  It’s the first > time in my life I have taken an antidepressant and I have alot of > questions. > Secondly, I had a tremendous headache yesterday and a dry mouth.  The > headache went away with a couple ibuprophin, but the dry mouth is > still with me.  Has anyone had this experience?

  I’ve experienced many side effects to Paxil. Try sleeping with water next to the bed. It helps a little. Victoria

  Response:

  > whether this could be the medication or just a placibo effect because > I  am finally doing something.  The changes are not dramatic, just a > little inkling of an idea in the back of my mind that things may be > getting better.

  Both.  While Paxil takes 4-6 weeks to take full effect the sense of wellness that you are getting from the placibo effect is getting you to become more active, the endorphine effect. > Secondly, I had a tremendous headache yesterday and a dry mouth.  The > headache went away with a couple ibuprophin, but the dry mouth is > still with me.  Has anyone had this experience?

  Headaches are an early side effect that will go away.  Dry mouth appears to be standard with any antidepressant. > I have a loss of appetite because of some slight nasuea, but that > rights itself after a couple of crackers. > Other than that I’m starting to notice that the sun is shining today > and the sky is that crayola color of "sky blue".  Maybe I’ll go > outside today.

  Enjoy the warmth of the sun on your face…You are on your way!

  Response:

  Hi I have been on Paxil for over a year, and it made a world of difference in my life.  The dry mouth is a side effect I am afraid.  I think it’s minor compared to the depression.  I suck on starlight mints or chew gum.  Good Luck, sounds like you are on your way!!!!

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My dr. has perscribed Paxil 20mg. for my depression.  It’s the first > time in my life I have taken an antidepressant and I have alot of > questions. > My doctor filled me in on all the standard stuff, but I would like > some firsthand experience answers. > I have only been on the medication for 4 days but I am noticing a few > changes: not worring as much, a little more ambition.  I am wondering > whether this could be the medication or just a placibo effect because > I  am finally doing something.  The changes are not dramatic, just a > little inkling of an idea in the back of my mind that things may be > getting better. > Secondly, I had a tremendous headache yesterday and a dry mouth.  The > headache went away with a couple ibuprophin, but the dry mouth is > still with me.  Has anyone had this experience? > I have a loss of appetite because of some slight nasuea, but that > rights itself after a couple of crackers. > Other than that I’m starting to notice that the sun is shining today > and the sky is that crayola color of "sky blue".  Maybe I’ll go > outside today. > Kim Cairns

  Response:

  I would recommend that you read a copy of "Undoing Depression".  It had a lot of answers for me.  By the way, I am on Effexor XR and have been for five weeks now.  I was prescribed it since having a breakdown.  My first time too. — John T. May Don’t sweat the small stuff…

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> My dr. has perscribed Paxil 20mg. for my depression.  It’s the first > time in my life I have taken an antidepressant and I have alot of > questions. > My doctor filled me in on all the standard stuff, but I would like > some firsthand experience answers. > I have only been on the medication for 4 days but I am noticing a few > changes: not worring as much, a little more ambition.  I am wondering > whether this could be the medication or just a placibo effect because > I  am finally doing something.  The changes are not dramatic, just a > little inkling of an idea in the back of my mind that things may be > getting better. > Secondly, I had a tremendous headache yesterday and a dry mouth.  The > headache went away with a couple ibuprophin, but the dry mouth is > still with me.  Has anyone had this experience? > I have a loss of appetite because of some slight nasuea, but that > rights itself after a couple of crackers. > Other than that I’m starting to notice that the sun is shining today > and the sky is that crayola color of "sky blue".  Maybe I’ll go > outside today. > Kim Cairns

  Response:

  My dr. has perscribed Paxil 20mg. for my depression.  It’s the first time in my life I have taken an antidepressant and I have alot of questions. My doctor filled me in on all the standard stuff, but I would like some firsthand experience answers. I have only been on the medication for 4 days but I am noticing a few changes: not worring as much, a little more ambition.  I am wondering whether this could be the medication or just a placibo effect because I  am finally doing something.  The changes are not dramatic, just a little inkling of an idea in the back of my mind that things may be getting better. Secondly, I had a tremendous headache yesterday and a dry mouth.  The headache went away with a couple ibuprophin, but the dry mouth is still with me.  Has anyone had this experience? I have a loss of appetite because of some slight nasuea, but that rights itself after a couple of crackers.   Other than that I’m starting to notice that the sun is shining today and the sky is that crayola color of "sky blue".  Maybe I’ll go outside today. Kim Cairns

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• Effexor XR for panic

  Question:

  > I hope I have the same luck you did, I just started on efexor XR today > (75mg X 5 days then 150mg/day).  Day 1) So far so good > Tono

  Yes, it is the same dosage my doctor gave me, 1 week on 75 then 150. He asked me last week if I wanted to get more than 150, I said no, because I feel so much better that I don’t think I need more. We’ll see… Don’t get scared of side effects, they go away after a few weeks, and the result is so good that I am very happy I had the strenght to go on. Good luck B

  Response:

  >I had to stop Effexor XR due to the side effects

  Which side effects? B

  Response:

  >I had to stop Effexor XR due to the side effects (I was up to 187 mg. >daily). I am now on 60 mg. Celexa (just dropped myself down from 70 mg. >because the brain fog is just too much to deal with, even with not being at >work right now). >Mason, what side effects are you getting from Celexa?

  Almost zero side effects at 20 mg.  Much less than 20 mg. Prozac at this dose.  Almost two weeks now, though, and it still makes my anxiety a little worse although I could be imagining that. > I am also taking the >mood stabilizer Neurontin (2400 mg. day). My short term memory is absolutely >horrible, and my longer term memory does not seem as exact as it should be.

  – Mason Barge "People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they like."         — Abraham Lincoln

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  > I had to stop Effexor XR due to the side effects (I was up to 187 mg. > daily). I am now on 60 mg. Celexa (just dropped myself down from 70 mg. > because the brain fog is just too much to deal with, even with not being at > work right now). > Mason, what side effects are you getting from Celexa? I am also taking the > mood stabilizer Neurontin (2400 mg. day).

  WOW!  I tried only 300mg/day of neurontin and that left me somewhere out in left field. Tono

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  - Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> >I’ve read up on this medication and heard that it was suppose to be the > best > >thing out there.  I recently tried some samples of Effexor Xr and I > didn’t > >like the way it made me feel.  I was having horrible headaches and felt > sick > >and just slept hoping that it would pass.  I haven’t taken any since > then. > >Is this a common response? > I couldn’t handle the side effects.  I’m on Celexa now with much > better tolerance. > — > Mason Barge > I have been on efexor since february. > It was hard, very hard, I had tremors, headaches, I couldn’t eat or sleep, I > was even allergic to my pets. Not to talk about my sex life. > Now we are in May, I am ok, all the side effects are gone, ALL of them, and > believe me nobody pays me to say this. > I am happy because I decided to continue the cure, now my mood has improved, > I am active – before this I couldn’t get up from the bed – and hopeful for > the future.

  I hope I have the same luck you did, I just started on efexor XR today (75mg X 5 days then 150mg/day).  Day 1) So far so good Tono

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  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I had to stop Effexor XR due to the side effects (I was up to 187 mg. > daily). I am now on 60 mg. Celexa (just dropped myself down from 70 mg. > because the brain fog is just too much to deal with, even with not being at > work right now). > Mason, what side effects are you getting from Celexa? I am also taking the > mood stabilizer Neurontin (2400 mg. day). My short term memory is absolutely > horrible, and my longer term memory does not seem as exact as it should be. > — > regards, > Compucat  >^+^< > >I’ve read up on this medication and heard that it was suppose to be the > best > >thing out there.  I recently tried some samples of Effexor Xr and I > didn’t > >like the way it made me feel.  I was having horrible headaches and felt > sick > >and just slept hoping that it would pass.  I haven’t taken any since > then. > >Is this a common response? > I couldn’t handle the side effects.  I’m on Celexa now with much > better tolerance. > — > Mason Barge > "People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they > like." >         — Abraham Lincoln

  how old are you B – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I’ve read up on this medication and heard that it was suppose to be the best >thing out there.  I recently tried some samples of Effexor Xr and I didn’t >like the way it made me feel.  I was having horrible headaches and felt sick >and just slept hoping that it would pass.  I haven’t taken any since then. >Is this a common response? > I couldn’t handle the side effects.  I’m on Celexa now with much > better tolerance. > — > Mason Barge

  I have been on efexor since february. It was hard, very hard, I had tremors, headaches, I couldn’t eat or sleep, I was even allergic to my pets. Not to talk about my sex life. Now we are in May, I am ok, all the side effects are gone, ALL of them, and believe me nobody pays me to say this. I am happy because I decided to continue the cure, now my mood has improved, I am active – before this I couldn’t get up from the bed – and hopeful for the future. Good luck for you and me! B

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  I had to stop Effexor XR due to the side effects (I was up to 187 mg. daily). I am now on 60 mg. Celexa (just dropped myself down from 70 mg. because the brain fog is just too much to deal with, even with not being at work right now). Mason, what side effects are you getting from Celexa? I am also taking the mood stabilizer Neurontin (2400 mg. day). My short term memory is absolutely horrible, and my longer term memory does not seem as exact as it should be. — regards, Compucat  >^+^<

  – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->I’ve read up on this medication and heard that it was suppose to be the best >thing out there.  I recently tried some samples of Effexor Xr and I didn’t >like the way it made me feel.  I was having horrible headaches and felt sick >and just slept hoping that it would pass.  I haven’t taken any since then. >Is this a common response? > I couldn’t handle the side effects.  I’m on Celexa now with much > better tolerance. > — > Mason Barge > "People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they like." >         — Abraham Lincoln

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  I’ve read up on this medication and heard that it was suppose to be the best thing out there.  I recently tried some samples of Effexor Xr and I didn’t like the way it made me feel.  I was having horrible headaches and felt sick and just slept hoping that it would pass.  I haven’t taken any since then. Is this a common response?

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  >I’ve read up on this medication and heard that it was suppose to be the best >thing out there.  I recently tried some samples of Effexor Xr and I didn’t >like the way it made me feel.  I was having horrible headaches and felt sick >and just slept hoping that it would pass.  I haven’t taken any since then. >Is this a common response?

  I couldn’t handle the side effects.  I’m on Celexa now with much better tolerance. — Mason Barge "People who like this sort of thing will find this the sort of thing they like."         — Abraham Lincoln

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