[sun_flower]

So much so that I called my pdoc yesterday and went in to see her.
I have not been able to do dishes, laundry, housework or anything that takes real effort. I just want to sit at the computer, eat, and then sleep. ANything else just takes too much energy.

I was very emotional yesterday as well. I was crying so easily. I haven't changed anything yet but I seem to be doing better about not crying today.
But I am going to sleep in a few minutes.

My pdoc gave me three sample packs of Abilify to add to the Effexor I already take. I did not start it! I am NOT a diabetic and she said that after 6 months, I may become a diabetic on it.
I don't want to trade one pain in the *** in for another. I'd rather hide in my bed than be a diabetic!

I am just so frustrated with psych drugs and their side effects.

[SophiaG]

have you tried doing cognitive/behavioral therapy instead of meds?

[Elana05]

Hi sun flower,

This sounds not fun. So sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. I can relate...
Understandable, your not wanting to trade in one problem for another. I didn't know abilify had that diabetes thing. Someone had told me it was basically the same thing as effexor, just processed differently. Sometimes those side-effects are a total drag, it's like what's the point?
Have you already tried increasing your dose of effexor?
Do you see a therapist?
Do you sleep ok at night?

Sending good thoughts your way.

E

[Elana05]

Oops - actually it's Pristiq that is the one that is like Effexor, just processed differently by the body. I guess the molecule is reversed. Some people process it differently so it may be an option?

[Fresia]

It's so frustrating to feel this way. For me even putting one foot in front of the other was a challenge and especially while we were trying to find the right meds to help. I would definitely talk to doc, if the risk of the side-effect outweighs the benefit to you that you don't want to even take it, it's not worth it. However, it isn't always definite you incur that side-effect but there is that risk; you can always stop it if so. There is something out there that is the right one for you but keeping in touch with the doc over your concerns is vital. If it was me, I would call them back to let them know my concern. They might choose something else or increase what already on. Hang in there and know I'm sending good wishes your way.

sun_flower, call the psychiatrist and tell just what you finished telling us. There has to be another medication than the one she gave you.