Posted by Alara on September 19, 2002, at 1:29:38
In reply to Anger Management, posted by sly on September 17, 2002, at 8:09:03
sly,
I had a similar experience which lasted for a few months after starting Effexor and returned after withdrawal. I have been off the drug for almost one month now and am still experiencing occasional episodes of feeling angry at anything and everything for little or no reason.
How do I cope? Singing and exercise! At the end of a bad day I turn on the dance music and dance myself into a frenzy or take a brisk walk. I also sing dramatic art songs and opera arias, usually with themes about being wronged or getting revenge! On a really bad day, I hit pillows. Believe me, there's nothing like a good catharsis. This way nobody gets hurt. :-)
I have also noticed that making the effort to get three balanced meals each day helps to stablise those mood swings. (If I overdo the carbs and miss out on protein, I will usually get crabby towards the end of the day due to low blood sugar levels.) Diet is so important!
I hope that some of this helps.
Alara
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