Posted by Molybdenum on June 4, 2008, at 1:14:46
In reply to Re: how fast can i increase effexor? Help!!!!!!!!, posted by shadowmon on June 3, 2008, at 23:59:05
Hi again,
> part of me wonders if the axiety I am feeling is related to the depression or is med related.
It's very hard to tell. Either way, the short term use of a benzo won't do you any harm - even the dreaded / loved Xanax. When I started on Efexor I most definitely had a huge increase in anxiety & then in a week or so it would pass. When we increased the dose I would get it again and again it would pass in a week or so. Let's blame the Efexor, shall we? :) A small amount of a benzo will take the edge off until it naturally subsides.
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> I still have the anxiety in the morning, and when I take a nap in the afternoon, so that's why I am curious. I am far away from being the calm happy person that I was when things were good on the paxil. I wonder if I will be that way again without taking a whole host of medications. Maybe I'm destined to be "high strung"?? I want my old self back.Well, well, well.....let's get philosophical. :) You're not a static object. You're body & mind are in a continuous adjustment, healing, improvement & aging process. You're always reacting to the changes that life presents you with. Some surprising, some expected, some good, bad and neutral. <just smile & shrug at this point>
Now, some poor souls try 30 different meds and still don't find relief. If you've been responsive to Paxil in the past, then that's a very good sign. It means that you're very likely to respond to treatment + your body "remembers" the "getting better" experience which even subconsciously, helps you cope with new treatments like the one you're on. Unfortunately these meds do take a while to work. Usually a few weeks to start to feel the effects & months before you're feeling the full effects of the dose you're on.
I suggest a little Xanax to help you over the bumpy bits and otherwise try not to focus on the drugs as something that's "making you better". I prefer to think that they're helping me to heal myself. Make yourself do some activities that you enjoy and don't be too hard on yourself. You'll be OK, probably better than ever. Try to forget about the pills a bit and I'll bet that you'll just notice one day "hey, I DO feel better". From my experience, relief from depression sort of creeps up on you - in a nice way :)
Take Care & let us know how you're doing ;)
Mr. M.
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