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November 16, 2004
Effexor Inside
The reason my doctor upped my dosage is because I still have had obsessive episodes, and anxiety.
I've had horrible moodiness.
I've had suicidal thoughts.
So, on a med check visit like the one I was just at, I told the doctor my thoughts on how effective the drugs were for their various uses and the issues I was still having.
I didn't ask, but when he suggested it I thought it was a good idea.
It will probably take a few weeks for the drug to work up to its maximum effectiveness at its new doseage, but I will tell you that I feel dramatically different on it. Certainly less anxious and sad. Certainly much less like dying.
It pains me to think that this might be a really positive thing, because then you know I feel like I have to sustain a happy face and what if that isn't the eventual outcome?
But it's just like me to obsess endlessly.
I feel calmer, if you can believe it. And more level-headed, if ditzy and absent-minded. But I'm out of Strattera and have missed my dose the last few days.
I will have to pick up my prescription tomorrow between jobs.
Does that answer the question? More Effexor because I was still depressed. And I think getting more was a good thing.
You will see here how things unfold.
I'll keep writing. I promise.
[+] Posted by Sinner, who was transgressing at the time (November 16, 2004 12:25 AM) by thinking evil. [+]
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you do whatever is good for you. *big hug* you're going to be alright you know x
Is there 1 doctor in the story who prescribes both Effexor and Strattera? To me it sounds like a weird combination. But as long as he knows what he's doing, it'll be OK, I guess.
I've been on the combination of Depakote, Strattera and Effexor for 6-9 months now, with the same Psychiatrist overseeing my meds.
So far, I think he has been the most willing to try to adjust meds for the best results.