Posted by gerri_mww on August 11, 2000, at 1:46:44
In reply to Re: First time, these post w.... MAX - THANKS, posted by Max on August 9, 2000, at 22:38:46
Max,
Seems to me that you have symptoms of high anxiety. I was put on Effexor XR mainly for ADD but the plus my psych wanted was that Effexor very effectively diminishes anxiety and panic attacks. This maybe the reason the doc suggested Effexor for you, Not just for depression.
Like Jennifer said what-ever the reason or med. if it helps you, then take it. I also thought since my mild depression was secondary to ADD (let's treat the disease not the symptoms), I didn't think I really needed it. But turns out to really "boost" the effects of my stim to make it work better FOR me (the key here is the meds working for you--not you "needing" the meds)
Many times it may seem like a 5-minute diagnosis, but if the psych is good he has seen many similar cases and knows the route to take (like if you have a sore throat, he doesn't need to take tests to determine if it's due to a bladder infection-sorry about the bad analogy--just passed some kidney stones the past two weeks..LOL)
Anyway I hope you get what I am trying to say (obviously most of my meds are wearing off..LOL)
Also with the not wanting to be social is symptom of depression or anxiety. Not feeling your best and don't want to have to put on a show etc. Even if the only thing the Effexor does is to help you gain some sense of control over your emotions and thoughts to where you feel calm again, might be worth it. I know I felt totally tired the first two weeks (needed after noon naps) but I no longer need them now.
No matter what, it seems like just talking to a psych or counselor over things going on would help. Are they offering counseling for your co-workers? Seems with such a big change they would be wise to offer it.
Good Luck and keep writing here.
Gerri
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