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Posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 16:07:17
At what dose did u find relief(if any) from the depression and anxiety? Did u have any motivation?
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 6, 2005, at 19:30:26
In reply to For those on Effexor XR, posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 16:07:17
75mg relieved depression, 0 mg relieved motivation. seriously I dont know if it effects motivation but I didnt feel very motivated.
Posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 19:44:27
In reply to Re: For those on Effexor XR » wildcard, posted by rainbowbrite on September 6, 2005, at 19:30:26
yeah i definately have ZERO motivation and thats just not me but effexor xr is helping the depression just enough to hang in there and it does relieve anxiety but i feel a lil edgy...kinda contradicts each other but it does??i hope 225 helps!! i thought about askin my doc on the 21st to add something for some motivation. i also want to be happy, not just exist. i want a life again!!!!!
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 6, 2005, at 19:57:09
In reply to I want a life again!!!!!! » rainbowbrite, posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 19:44:27
ask for strattera, adderall or ritalin or another in that group. one of those may help. having a life is important, hopefully he understands that!
Posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 19:59:39
In reply to Re: I want a life again!!!!!! » wildcard, posted by rainbowbrite on September 6, 2005, at 19:57:09
what do they do?
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 6, 2005, at 20:07:05
In reply to Re: I want a life again!!!!!! » rainbowbrite, posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 19:59:39
well its differnet depending on your chemisty but they have been known to give people energy :-) When friends take mine they have the most productive days! They are often sold around schools because of the effects.
Posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 20:08:29
In reply to Re: I want a life again!!!!!!, posted by rainbowbrite on September 6, 2005, at 20:07:05
Posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2005, at 20:13:59
In reply to Re: I want a life again!!!!!!, posted by rainbowbrite on September 6, 2005, at 20:07:05
Wildcard, They're adderal, ritalin, concerta to name a few. The ones for hyperactive kids. Wellbutrin is sometimes added for dopamine. it supplies energy that a lot of posters like.Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2005, at 20:15:50
In reply to Re: I want a life again!!!!!! » rainbowbrite, posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2005, at 20:13:59
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 6, 2005, at 20:19:07
In reply to thx rain!! (nm), posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 20:08:29
tell the doc it is to counteract the adverse side effects effexor is causing. Or something like that. I think they are careful when prescribing it.
Posted by rainbowbrite on September 6, 2005, at 20:19:50
In reply to oops! Meant for Wildcard Sorry Rainbowbrite (nm), posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2005, at 20:15:50
Posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 20:59:10
In reply to oops! Meant for Wildcard Sorry Rainbowbrite (nm), posted by Phillipa on September 6, 2005, at 20:15:50
Posted by Colleen D. on September 7, 2005, at 7:38:27
In reply to For those on Effexor XR, posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 16:07:17
> At what dose did u find relief(if any) from the depression and anxiety? Did u have any motivation?
For me it has been 150mg for over a year now. I tried 225mg and didn't notice much of a difference. I find Effexor quite energizing at this dosage; it has taken care of my depression almost completely although I still have some normal ups and downs when my life stressors change. My anxiety was relieved about 80% at this dosage and so I added Klonopin to help with this.
Best wishes,
Colleen
MDD, OCD, GAD and SP
Posted by drose on September 7, 2005, at 9:06:48
In reply to For those on Effexor XR, posted by wildcard on September 6, 2005, at 16:07:17
Effexor has been a life saver for me. I have tried many antidepressants and this is it. I have been on it for over a year and feel great. I will say that it seems to be prescribed for more women than men.
Posted by ryan2828 on September 8, 2005, at 5:53:46
In reply to Re: For those on Effexor XR, posted by drose on September 7, 2005, at 9:06:48
at 225mg I personally dont notice a difference than at 150mg. I feel groggy, slow reaction, and not motivated! Due to my daily coffee/caffiene drink habitual routine, I get burst of energy from coffee but it goes away then I still feel groggy from the Effexor. Those stimulants you mentioned sound great, except they are extrmemly addictive and sold as street drugs in some places.
Posted by denise1966 on September 11, 2005, at 7:37:18
In reply to Re: For those on Effexor XR, posted by ryan2828 on September 8, 2005, at 5:53:46
Hi,
I thought you were supposed to go up to over 300mg if lower doses failed to work?
Denise
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