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Posted by Mr. Scott on February 16, 2004, at 8:53:46
I find SSRI's and/or Effexor relieve the anxiety and hysterics I often experience. They are good for the crazy worrying mind syndrome that spirals into despair. However in order to get these benefits, I also need to tolerate the muscle aches and stiffness, sexual side effects, and apathy that they inevitably produce in me (along with a host of others). These side effects were not a problem in the beginning but rather emerged over time.I need some real solid advice on either putting together a cocktail that works or going this alone and accepting my fate whatever it is. I would like to try something like SSRI+Stimulant+Trileptal maybe.
I have all these combos worked out in my mind and it's probably just a waste of time and circular reasoning as I have tried them all before. There were times I felt really good and I wish I could recapture them, but it seems so difficult these days and i just don't know what to do anymore. I don't want to be a shadow of a person deranged with foul moods and I don't want to be a drug addict for playing with the wrong chemicals to achieve happiness.
I have been sober for 4 months hoping that would help my happiness. It hasn't yet and I know I should be more patient, but I feel like I want out of this less than satisfying existence.
Sorry for the scattered post. Any advice is a bonus here..
Posted by Sebastian on February 16, 2004, at 11:49:45
In reply to Advice, Support, Help, Thanks, posted by Mr. Scott on February 16, 2004, at 8:53:46
I have given up on the perfect combo. I tried so many variations over the last 6 months. And now I am right back where I was in the first place. At times I felt better but it never lasted.
Posted by rainyday on February 16, 2004, at 13:03:25
In reply to Re: Advice, Support, Help, Thanks, posted by Sebastian on February 16, 2004, at 11:49:45
I am still pursuing the correct mix of meds (for me right now it's effexor xr, buspar, and xanax). As I am a recovering alcoholic my docs don't want me on benzos due to their addictive qualities. My experience and also my sister's (who has 10 years'+ experience on many different meds) is that the perfect combination that will fix you up for life just does not exist. It a much more dynamic process, especially for me. I was on paxil for 2 years, then it stopped working. Then celexa, which worked sometimes and then not others. Then it would work after a hiatus. It's a lot of fine tuning and really noticing how you are doing on any given day. The first good days I had on effexor made me wonder if I felt better or was going into a manic episode. So, my advice for what it's worth is to work closely with your p-doc; be straight about your habits (i.e. if you drink while on most meds you will find that your symptoms are much, much worse). Not drinking is one of the best things you can do for yourself now and long term. Best of luck and keep posting.
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