Posted by elsie_girl on July 4, 2006, at 4:36:30
In reply to Re: I'm not afraid, I just don't wanna...., posted by willyee on July 3, 2006, at 0:09:35
Hi all! I recently went off Efexor and found my motivation levels have gone up. Have been sick also so it hasn't helped me to continue this motivation. What is interesting though, was that I have been recently told that Efexor was a drug mostly designed for people that were institutionalised to keep them in check - drugged out. Don't know the truth in this, but I was on Zoloft for 7 years before the Efexor (4 yrs on that) and didn't quite have as many problems with the motivation, energy etc.
I do know that did have times before the meds (pre AD's) where I had trouble with motivation etc. but not as much as with the Efexor - and I did not realise it until I went off it. I was sleeping for 10-12 hrs/day and sometimes it wasn't enough (this was at a dose of 375mg/day). My energy levels were so low that cooking tea etc. was too much of a strain and my housekeeping went out the window. Have been so much better the last few weeks after going off Efexor, even though I have been sick. I feel more energetic, motivated and clear-headed.
I guess everyone's reaction to a particular drug will be different. It's hard to know what is the drug sometimes and what is depression. But, I can certainly identify with not even getting dressed etc. because I did the same thing as well. I also think it has to do with the amount of effort involved to do it.
Good luck to you - you are not alone!
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