Posted by qww on December 18, 2005, at 15:07:09
In reply to Anyone had success on Effexor XR? , posted by jp on October 24, 1999, at 14:59:14
I just started using Effexor yesterday evening. It's the first anti-depressant I've ever used.
Today I've started feeling some effects, and I wonder if these are common?
Anyway:
I an experiencing the same recurrent thoughts that normally cause me to feel sad and anxious, but on Effexor, I feel almost no emotion in response to these thoughts, even though these thoughts are very persistent and normally extremely upsetting.
My reaction to crying on this drug also surprised me. Something happened today that would normally sadden me to the point of crying, but today, this event did not sadden me at all. Nevertheless - despite the lack of sadness and emotion, I STILL physically felt as though I wanted to cry - but the tears were blocked. It was like my eyes were trying to shed tears, but something was stopping it from happening. Later after even more stress I finally did cry, but there was no emotion behind it. I was crying, but felt absolutely nothing. It's like my emotions and body aren't really in sync anymore.
I don't know, it seems a bit strange to me. I didn't really know what to expect, this being my first experience with anti depressants, but this wasn't really it. I did read up on Effexor before taking the drug and these sorts of symptoms weren't described anywhere, so I'm wondering if they are normal. So far, I haven't quite made up my mind as to what to think of this drug and whether I like its effects on me. So far though I think I am relieved to be numbed to most of the anguish that has been plaguing me for the last few months.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can offer some insight.
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