Posted by fairyprincess on December 18, 2005, at 15:28:34
In reply to Effexor, posted by ali30 on December 18, 2005, at 3:16:27
Hi
I personally found that the side effects lasted around 3 weeks until the meds had settled into my system. I had headaches, distrubed sleep, sweating (the one side effect I still suffer from, feeling dizzy, no appetite. All meds have side effects but they are worth it as effexor has been great for my depression.
My depression has reduced incredibly and my moods are much more stable. I am also doing CBT, it seems to be helping me to have more constuctive thoughts than unhelpful ones. It is however really difficult to concentrate on it if your having a bad day.
It is difficult to come to terms with depression, but you have to remember it is an illness and you will get through it.
I think unless you have suffered from depression you really cannot comprehend how someone is feelling when they are depressed. I found that talking and being honest with my close family members, about what I was feeling and thinking helped them to understand, eventhough sometimes what I was thinking upset them greatly. They are also very patient with me which helps.
hope that helps you in some way xxx
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