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Discussion Topic: Effexor side effects
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 Gina C |
02-28-2004 @ 12:41 PM |
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Thanks Runpin, I will make an appointment with my doctor. The paranoia scares me. I have been dealing with depression for awhile now and Effexor really seemed to be doing the job until recently. I don't know if I like all these side effects; I think they should have subsided by now!!!. I have experienced dizziness and lots of the other listed side effects as well. The vertigo is the worst, and of course the weight gain. What has anyone else experienced????
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| runpin |
02-28-2004 @ 12:55 PM |
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Hi Gina,
I don't mean to pry, but are you doing anything else other than medication to help relieve the depression? I can humbly suggest a few things that may help you deal with the side effects, and maybe the depression itself. I have struggled with depression and anxiety for nearly 40 years, and have learned a few things about dealing with it.
Namaste,
Runpin
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| Gina C |
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03-01-2004 @ 4:08 PM |
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Hi Runpin:
I too have stuggled with depression in various forms for some time and have tried other meds as well. (Zoloft, Prozac, even Lithium at one point, however, that was a misdiagnosis as I am not manic) I do try to exercise as much as I can. I find that physical activity helps a lot. The very worst thing is the fact that my son (22) seems to have inherited this from me... Is that possible???
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| Melanie, Support Specialist |
03-01-2004 @ 5:11 PM |
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Hi Gina,
I have been reading material on depression and found a study from University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine. This study had found that, "nearly half of all people who develop recurring depression before the age of 25 have a family member who also suffers from one or more mood disorders" (Mclimans, R., 2004).
Researchers and doctors have found that, "parents, siblings and children of individuals with recurring early-onset major depression, are eight times more likely to develop a mood disorder than the rest of the general population." (Mclimans, R., 2004)
"This form of depression runs strongly in families, is associated with other mental disorders that include prominent disturbances of mood, and has a significant negative impact on the health and longevity of patients and their family members."(Mclimans, R., 2004)
If you continue to have any questions or concerns with this topic then please feel free to continue to post in our support group, or contact me directly at [email protected].
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03-01-2004 @ 7:15 PM |
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Hi Gina and Melanie,
I want to first say that I agree wholeheartedly with everything that Melanie has stated. And I would encourage you to call her with any specific questions you may have.
I too believe that depression is correlated with family history. But I would take it a step further and say that family history predisposes us to depression; but it is most often activated by emotional trauma, usually in childhood. That has been my personal experience. My mother suffered from severe depression, which in the '50s and 60' was thought to be a self-inflicted disease. The doctors couldn't help her, so she self-medicated, which tore our family apart and made for a hellish childhood. I won't bore you with the details. All this activated my disposition to anxiety and depression at age 11. The rest is history, as they say. : )
I'm glad to hear you're staying physically active. Have you ever tried yoga? The practice is particularly useful for opening up the body and mind; especially breathing patterns, which some researchers have linked to depression. Call a local yoga studio. You can usually find a beginner's class for 8.00 a session. If you find the New Age aspect of it offensive, just ignore it and practice the poses and breating techniques.
I wish you and your son the best, and please keep in touch with the forum. We enjoy hearing from you.
Namaste,
Runpin
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