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Posted by tassh on September 24, 2004, at 10:17:53
Hello! I am new to this message board. I would really like some advice. I recently started counseling/therapy (I've only gone twice) and on my second visit my counselor suggested that I go on antidepressants (effexor xr). The reason I went to counseling is I have trust issues with my boyfriend. I don't trust him at all! I believe he is cheating on me with his co-worker or any pretty girl for that matter. He has contributed to this by lying to me many times over our 6 year relationship. He says he lies to me because he knows how jealous I am and would rather avoid an arguement and feels that he cannot have a female that is just a FRIEND! To get to the point I am scared to go on this drug because I've read on these message boards all the side effects and withdrawl symptoms and they are very scary. My counselor feels that I have low self esteem,and am very insecure but who isn't from time to time. I know that I am obbessesed with the thought that he is cheating on me and can't get the negative thoughts out of my head when it comes to trusting him.I don't feel that I am depressed. I know that I'm not 100% happy in my life right now,but I dont' think I'm depressed. I was in a slight depression about 3 years ago so I know what it feels like. I have been struggeling with this trust issue with my boyfriend for a long time and I am desperate to fix it if not it's over for us. So I'm desperate to save my relationship to the point of even going on this medication, but dont' know if I really need it. Please any adivce...! Thanks
Posted by lia mason on September 24, 2004, at 10:55:05
In reply to HELP! Scared to start Effexor XR, posted by tassh on September 24, 2004, at 10:17:53
My experience with Effexor XR has been terrific. And I've been on and off it twice. The withdrawl is manageable if you go slow.
If you really don't feel you're depressed, you may want to wait on this, though, or try an AD with less baggage attached. Like lexapro, say. I say baggage because some people definitely have nasty withdrawls and knowing that would be an added pressure starting a drug.
I wonder if your counselor is leaning towards meds because they feel your thought process is an obsessive loop. There's no question that some antidepressants will help with this. I found Prozac miraculous in this respect. I had an eating disorder at the time and would not have characterized myself as "depressed". I was, however, absolutely paralyzed by obsessive thinking.
Just some stuff to think on.
Lia
Posted by Sad Panda on September 25, 2004, at 3:43:27
In reply to HELP! Scared to start Effexor XR, posted by tassh on September 24, 2004, at 10:17:53
> Hello! I am new to this message board. I would really like some advice. I recently started counseling/therapy (I've only gone twice) and on my second visit my counselor suggested that I go on antidepressants (effexor xr). The reason I went to counseling is I have trust issues with my boyfriend. I don't trust him at all! I believe he is cheating on me with his co-worker or any pretty girl for that matter. He has contributed to this by lying to me many times over our 6 year relationship. He says he lies to me because he knows how jealous I am and would rather avoid an arguement and feels that he cannot have a female that is just a FRIEND! To get to the point I am scared to go on this drug because I've read on these message boards all the side effects and withdrawl symptoms and they are very scary. My counselor feels that I have low self esteem,and am very insecure but who isn't from time to time. I know that I am obbessesed with the thought that he is cheating on me and can't get the negative thoughts out of my head when it comes to trusting him.I don't feel that I am depressed. I know that I'm not 100% happy in my life right now,but I dont' think I'm depressed. I was in a slight depression about 3 years ago so I know what it feels like. I have been struggeling with this trust issue with my boyfriend for a long time and I am desperate to fix it if not it's over for us. So I'm desperate to save my relationship to the point of even going on this medication, but dont' know if I really need it. Please any adivce...! Thanks
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>I take Effexor & think it's great BUT I wouldn't recommend it as a first time AD. Some Wellbutrin might help you but you need to decide if this is just a rough patch or you are to obsessive.
Cheers,
Paul.
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