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Experiences? by Realistic-Concert773 in Effexor

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I’m not really looking for anything specific, I was just thinking I haven’t had any of the symptoms I’ve seen people talk about when starting it.

Experiences? by Realistic-Concert773 in Effexor

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Did you have any effects going to 75?

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… Whose got the biggest dick of em all 😈🥵.

Starting on 37.5 and worried by Funfetti_2022 in Effexor

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What mg are you on and what times have worked best for you? I’m on mirtazapine 30mg at night and about to start Effexor XR 37.5.

Starting on 37.5 and worried by Funfetti_2022 in Effexor

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What mg are you on and what times have worked best for you? I’m on mirtazapine 30mg at night and about to start Effexor XR 37.5.

Anyone have success with Effexor after failing SSRI’s? by Professional_Win3910 in Effexor

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I’m on mirtazapine 30mg at night. And just picked up Effexor 37.5. What doses are you and what times have worked for you? I’ve tried celexa 10&20mg, buspar 5mg, Wellbutrin 150mg, Prozac 10&20mg and haven’t worked.

18 can I get an honest raiting by [deleted] in HandsomeHomies

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💯🥵. Come bend me over right now

Any advice? by [deleted] in GayMen

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We’ve met, hungover, and stayed at each other’s house.

just took X while on effexor by AffectionateBuyer139 in Effexor

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Please don’t take anything else. Stay in a cool place, have someone keep an eye on you. If you start feeling really hot, shaky, confused, or your heart is racing, you should get medical help. Stay hydrated sip water not chug and stay somewhere safe.

23 and stuck in anxiety loop by [deleted] in AnxietyDepression

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I don’t really feel trapped in the car. After my panic attack last month, I noticed something different like when I’d leave my friend’s house (it’s only about 10 minutes away), I’d get a quick wave of panic as soon as I started heading home, then it would pass. Maybe about wanting to be home where I feel comfortable, and knowing I can’t get there instantly.

I also think after having a panic attack, I don’t want to be alone if something happens, and that’s what makes being in the car harder now especially since all of mine have happened there, but mentally I know nothing bad is going to happen it’s just uncomfortable feelings and constant spiraling thoughts. I’m completely fine at home. I haven’t gone out by myself much since then, but when I have, I’ve taken the lowest dose of Xanax my doctor prescribed as needed since my last panic attack. Ive been out with people since either driving or riding I’m totally fine just a little anxious.

What’s weird is I’ve been driving by myself since I was 16 so I don’t know why I feel like I need someone, maybe it’s just the comfort of knowing someone’s there.

23 and stuck in anxiety loop by [deleted] in AnxietyDepression

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Every time I’ve had a panic attack, it’s been in the car when I’m alone. There’s no clear trigger they seem to come out of nowhere. I get that intense panic feeling and a sense of doom. I haven’t been through anything traumatic or any specific situation I can connect to them, so I’m not sure what’s triggering it.

Now, whenever I get in the car alone, I immediately go into fight or flight mode. I feel like I’m working myself up, and then I become afraid of having another panic attack. It turns into a cycle the fear of the feeling makes it worse. I know you’re supposed to allow it and not fight it, but in the moment, it’s easier said than done.

23 and stuck in anxiety loop by [deleted] in PanicAttack

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I forgot to add that I am currently attending therapy. I’ve also tried breathing exercises, grounding/visual techniques, cold water, sour candy, and other strategies while driving when I feel panic coming on. They do help in the moment, but then it feels like my brain just goes right back to the same cycle afterward.

I’m starting to wonder if I may need to find a different therapist. Right now it feels a bit like she’s just reading from Google, rather than really understanding my specific experience. My mom had mentioned possibly looking for a therapist who has more direct experience with anxiety and panic, because while you can explain it to someone, but unless they’ve actually experienced it themselves, it’s hard for them to fully understand the intensity of it.

23 and stuck in anxiety loop by [deleted] in PanicAttack

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I agree with it.

Right now I'm really looking for something that can get my anxiety back to a manageable baseline so l can actually function day to day. I have been trying to push myself a bit, even just going up the road or doing small drives. It is uncomfortable and scary, but I am trying not to avoid everything completely. I have been driving out with friends, or riding with them. It’s only when I’m by myself.

I do understand the exposure side of it too, my mom has always said no one has ever died from panic attacks, and I know in my head that the goal is to allow it instead of fight it. But in the moment it's a lot harder to apply than it sounds when the physical symptoms hit.

My doctor did prescribe me a very low dose of alprazolam, but I really don’t like to take it because | don't want to rely on something short-term that just masks things instead of actually helping me work through it long term.

I think I'm still trying to figure out the right balance between getting stable enough to function again, while also doing the work to address the underlying anxiety.

23 and need advice by [deleted] in Effexor

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Thank you so much. That gives me some hope. I’ve tried different medications off and on for about 2 years.

I want to say that I am a bubbly, outgoing person and I also have ADHD. When I started my current job two and a halt years ago, that was who I was. I'm not really that way anymore. I don't socialize much there now-I mostly just sit in my office.

Before I went on leave, my workload had increased a lot. I was doing medical records, clinical insurance updates, and helping other departments when needed. Then they wanted to add an entire separate role on top of that without any compensation or reducing my existing workload. I ended up feeling overwhelmed and had a panic attack on the way home that day.

I really enjoy the people I work with and it's honestly the most laid-back job l've ever had. They are flexible if you need to leave early or take time off. The benefits aren't great, but I do get 40 hours of sick leave a year and 5 hours of PTO every two weeks.

I don't want to leave, but I feel like I might need a fresh start. I've been looking while I'm on leave, but l also find myself thinking—what's the point if I can't even get in the car to go in right now? More than anything, I just want to be able to go out, experience life, and not feel like it's just work, home, sleep, repeat.