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Posted by rfs on February 3, 2006, at 4:08:33
Greetings,
For years (9)I have been on effexor.(300mg) with fairly good results until it started to lose some of its effectiveness. Now I am on effexor 225mg, welbutrin 150mg.& lexapro 5mg. I feel pretty good, but the 1 big change I have noticed is that my night time binge eating has all but stopped. When I was on the higher dose of Effexor no matter how hard I tried I would eat at night uncontrolably(Carbs mostly). I also seem to be sleeping a little better. I still struggle with anxiety-stress during the day. I feel as though I need something all the time for that. I have klonopin, and take it (.5mg) 2-3 times a week. I feel like I need somthing all the time for the anxiety and stress, but am concerned about addiction. My Pdoc says I should not be overly concerned about it, but he does seem very cautious about prescribing it. I do not think he comprehends the intensity of the anxiety-stress I am experiencing or does not have an answer, any suggestions
Thanks
Ray
Posted by fenix on February 3, 2006, at 4:37:33
In reply to Anxiety, posted by rfs on February 3, 2006, at 4:08:33
Why are you concerned about addiction? If you have to be on klonopin in the long term to feel better... then... you have to be on it anyway. Addiction is only a problem if you can't get the substance, which tends to happen when you take the substance illegally.
Isn't it good to be addicted to a substance that helps you and your doctor prescribes you? Your body likes it because it is helping it. This happens with opiates a lot.
Posted by TylerJ on February 3, 2006, at 16:04:04
In reply to Re: Anxiety, posted by fenix on February 3, 2006, at 4:37:33
I agree with your doc and fenix...too much anxiety can ruin your life-I know that from experience. So if taking a pill makes you feel better (even if it is additive) for me anyway who cares! I'd rather take a chance with addiction than be miserable!! Benzos have improved the quality of life for me more than any other meds. period. Best of Luck.
TylerJ
Posted by Phillipa on February 3, 2006, at 19:26:23
In reply to Re: Anxiety, posted by TylerJ on February 3, 2006, at 16:04:04
I agree with Tyler l00%. Good luck they are safe and will help you. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by 4WD on February 3, 2006, at 22:09:44
In reply to Anxiety, posted by rfs on February 3, 2006, at 4:08:33
> Greetings,
>
> For years (9)I have been on effexor.(300mg) with fairly good results until it started to lose some of its effectiveness. Now I am on effexor 225mg, welbutrin 150mg.& lexapro 5mg. I feel pretty good, but the 1 big change I have noticed is that my night time binge eating has all but stopped. When I was on the higher dose of Effexor no matter how hard I tried I would eat at night uncontrolably(Carbs mostly). I also seem to be sleeping a little better. I still struggle with anxiety-stress during the day. I feel as though I need something all the time for that. I have klonopin, and take it (.5mg) 2-3 times a week. I feel like I need somthing all the time for the anxiety and stress, but am concerned about addiction. My Pdoc says I should not be overly concerned about it, but he does seem very cautious about prescribing it. I do not think he comprehends the intensity of the anxiety-stress I am experiencing or does not have an answer, any suggestions
>
> Thanks
> RayHi Ray,
Just a thought. It's possible that the Wellbutrin is increasing your anxiety. When I switched from Effexor to Wellbutrin I about freaked out.
Also, for some people SNRIs like Effexor or Cymbalta can actually increase anxiety. Some of us don't do well on SSRIs or SNRIs even though they are often prescribed specifically for anxiety. I got way more anxious on Lexapro, for example. You might do better on a tricyclic.
Marsha
Posted by Phillipa on February 3, 2006, at 22:49:08
In reply to Re: Anxiety » rfs, posted by 4WD on February 3, 2006, at 22:09:44
Marsha I've been following your posts and you sound just like me. No response but anxiety and fear and no sleep from the SSRI's , SSNRI's. Do the tricyclics really work better. Babblemail if you get time and fill me in. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by crxsi on February 5, 2006, at 12:21:06
In reply to Re: Anxiety » 4WD, posted by Phillipa on February 3, 2006, at 22:49:08
Lexapro even though prescribed for anxiety disorders can cause worsening anxiety for the first two weeks in many people. They say it eventually goes away but it was a frightening experience for me. Benzos are very helpfull but not on their own if you have a underlying depression as they can eventually cause depression in some people. Effexor xr worked for me after trying may different meds.
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