There isnt much I dont take seriously. Thats one of my biggest problems, I cant lighten up, everything is worry. I dont laugh, smile or enjoy anything in life right now. I used to. But I fell apart and I am blamed for all the bad. In the past I did do my homework on the meds and the Effexor with a beta blocker worked great. But lately I havnt had the capacity to make the decisions on meds etc. but I think my faculties are getting a lot better.
This time of my life has been extremely difficult. I was once successful with a beautiful home and family to almost homeless. So, yes I tend to take things "Seriously". One day I would like to have something related to a life I enjoy.
When I first started having panic attacks I was started on zoloft and then they tried pretty much all the SSRI's. None really worked. It wasnt until I was on Effexor that I was able to drive, most anywhere. After some bad things happening in my life, which I now know is from being treated with AD's and being bipolar. I am starting over on the med thing. Now I am on mirtazipine and am going off. Still have panic, still depressed, getting FAT and sleeping too much. SO, the pdoc is thinking a tricyclic. I think it sounds good from what I have read, but still want to discuss going back on Effexor (venlafaxine).
Does anyone have any experience with these? I dont want meds, but right now it seems I need help. I WANT TO DRIVE. It sucks to have a nice car sitting there and taking the bus.
I hear just man up and drive. Right.
I tolerate all meds fine so far, side effects werent an issuse, just them working. Tricyclics were considered the gold standard for panic and depression. Then the new stuff came along. I really need the next med to work. Life isnt waiting around for me.
