Posted by zonked on August 24, 2009, at 14:33:40
Hi all:
First, let me say, I have been on Effexor XR 150 for the last 3-4 weeks, and 75 before that. 75 was tolerable, noticed mild improvement, but 150 is HELL. And it didn't start at first! Only within the last week or two.
I am scared to stop taking this because of what I've read; total time on Effexor, period, has been about two months.
You know, I wanted to push for Vivactil, another tricyclic, or Marplan; but I was shoe-horned into accepting Effexor. I am mad about this; I should have stood my ground.
In the past, only MAOIs have worked for me. The amount of Parnate required to have an effect is way beyond what most doctors will prescribe; and Nardil pooped out.
My anxiety is SO bad that things which have NO threat (taking a shower, doing dishes) make me scared. Even on 2mg Klonopin a day.
What should I do? I don't really feel rapport with my new psychiatrist, and am scared sh*tl*ss.
I know it's the wrong thing to do; but just so it makes sense, I had to drink alcohol to quell my anxiety enough even to make this post.
poster:zonked
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