Guest guest Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Sue, I'm so glad you are doing good. I'm almost off too. I'm hoping another 2 weeks. It's getting to the point where I'm forgetting to take effexor and I'm not getting awful sideaffects. Like if I forget to take it usually within a few hours I'm having sideaffects. I'm not!!!! I just reread the article on SSRI's, about they make us lose control (in not so many words), I wonder if that is why I always just got angry, small things would make me so angry. It's not happening as much anymore. Coming off effexor and getting my thyroid properly treated I think has helped me greatly! hugs Micki Health Eating and Living Together he2gether_/ http://mouster71.blogspot.com/ www.stopthethyroidmadness.com _____ From: SSRI medications [mailto:SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of IMRAINBOWS@... Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:16 AM SSRI medications Subject: Re: Effexor I'm still hanging in there and still going slowly down. Another 10 days and I should be off! Still feel upbeat about it and keeping busy doing computer graphics. I get so engroosed in those that 12 hours can pass before I realize it. It is keeping my mind busy! Sue Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2007 Report Share Posted March 2, 2007 Have you guys been to the Paxil Progress website? I feel that their withdawal support forum may help you. paxilprogress.org Amy Philo www.chaada.org www.uniteforlife.org micki <mouster71@...> wrote: Sue, I'm so glad you are doing good. I'm almost off too. I'm hoping another 2 weeks. It's getting to the point where I'm forgetting to take effexor and I'm not getting awful sideaffects. Like if I forget to take it usually within a few hours I'm having sideaffects. I'm not!!!! I just reread the article on SSRI's, about they make us lose control (in not so many words), I wonder if that is why I always just got angry, small things would make me so angry. It's not happening as much anymore. Coming off effexor and getting my thyroid properly treated I think has helped me greatly! hugs Micki Health Eating and Living Together he2gether_/ http://mouster71.blogspot.com/ www.stopthethyroidmadness.com _____ From: SSRI medications [mailto:SSRI medications ] On Behalf Of IMRAINBOWS@... Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 1:16 AM SSRI medications Subject: Re: Effexor I'm still hanging in there and still going slowly down. Another 10 days and I should be off! Still feel upbeat about it and keeping busy doing computer graphics. I get so engroosed in those that 12 hours can pass before I realize it. It is keeping my mind busy! Sue Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Thank you!! It seems so strange to wake up smiling.... Sue <<Sue and Micki, I am sooo very happy that you are both doing so well!! Best, Jim This is most likely what he thinks of you. Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Thank you!! It seems so strange to wake up smiling.... Sue <<Sue and Micki, I am sooo very happy that you are both doing so well!! Best, Jim This is most likely what he thinks of you. Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Thank you!! It seems so strange to wake up smiling.... Sue <<Sue and Micki, I am sooo very happy that you are both doing so well!! Best, Jim This is most likely what he thinks of you. Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Thank you!! It seems so strange to wake up smiling.... Sue <<Sue and Micki, I am sooo very happy that you are both doing so well!! Best, Jim This is most likely what he thinks of you. Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Sue and Micki, I am sooo very happy that you are both doing so well!! Best, Jim RE: Effexor Sue, I'm so glad you are doing good. I'm almost off too. I'm hoping another 2 weeks. It's getting to the point where I'm forgetting to take effexor and I'm not getting awful sideaffects. Like if I forget to take it usually within a few hours I'm having sideaffects. I'm not!!!! I just reread the article on SSRI's, about they make us lose control (in not so many words), I wonder if that is why I always just got angry, small things would make me so angry. It's not happening as much anymore. Coming off effexor and getting my thyroid properly treated I think has helped me greatly! hugs Micki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Sue and Micki, I am sooo very happy that you are both doing so well!! Best, Jim RE: Effexor Sue, I'm so glad you are doing good. I'm almost off too. I'm hoping another 2 weeks. It's getting to the point where I'm forgetting to take effexor and I'm not getting awful sideaffects. Like if I forget to take it usually within a few hours I'm having sideaffects. I'm not!!!! I just reread the article on SSRI's, about they make us lose control (in not so many words), I wonder if that is why I always just got angry, small things would make me so angry. It's not happening as much anymore. Coming off effexor and getting my thyroid properly treated I think has helped me greatly! hugs Micki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Sue and Micki, I am sooo very happy that you are both doing so well!! Best, Jim RE: Effexor Sue, I'm so glad you are doing good. I'm almost off too. I'm hoping another 2 weeks. It's getting to the point where I'm forgetting to take effexor and I'm not getting awful sideaffects. Like if I forget to take it usually within a few hours I'm having sideaffects. I'm not!!!! I just reread the article on SSRI's, about they make us lose control (in not so many words), I wonder if that is why I always just got angry, small things would make me so angry. It's not happening as much anymore. Coming off effexor and getting my thyroid properly treated I think has helped me greatly! hugs Micki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Sue and Micki, I am sooo very happy that you are both doing so well!! Best, Jim RE: Effexor Sue, I'm so glad you are doing good. I'm almost off too. I'm hoping another 2 weeks. It's getting to the point where I'm forgetting to take effexor and I'm not getting awful sideaffects. Like if I forget to take it usually within a few hours I'm having sideaffects. I'm not!!!! I just reread the article on SSRI's, about they make us lose control (in not so many words), I wonder if that is why I always just got angry, small things would make me so angry. It's not happening as much anymore. Coming off effexor and getting my thyroid properly treated I think has helped me greatly! hugs Micki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 You got it. If the snow ever stops in MI i'm leaving FL until it cools down in the fall. Sue To wake up smiling ... sounds like maybe, some kind of Spring Fever? ...... It'll be OK. This is most likely what he thinks of you. Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 You got it. If the snow ever stops in MI i'm leaving FL until it cools down in the fall. Sue To wake up smiling ... sounds like maybe, some kind of Spring Fever? ...... It'll be OK. This is most likely what he thinks of you. Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 You got it. If the snow ever stops in MI i'm leaving FL until it cools down in the fall. Sue To wake up smiling ... sounds like maybe, some kind of Spring Fever? ...... It'll be OK. This is most likely what he thinks of you. Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 You got it. If the snow ever stops in MI i'm leaving FL until it cools down in the fall. Sue To wake up smiling ... sounds like maybe, some kind of Spring Fever? ...... It'll be OK. This is most likely what he thinks of you. Hey, Bush Supporters: Embarrassed Yet? <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 --- In , Burdick <susanraeburdick@...> wrote: > > I also had horrible withdrawal from Effexor and then had to make a detailed plan to get off of it... awful drug I think... it was not fun going thru the withdrawal symptoms... > Suz > >I have been on effxor rx 4 7yrs, it has,nt gave me a problem at all. The dr. just increased the dosage. > > > ________________________________________________________________________ ____________ > Never miss a thing. Make your home page. > http://www./r/hs > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Can anyone tell me about Effexor for an 8 year old? The good, the bad and the ugly? Any idea why Dr G might prescribe it? Kristy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 hi Kirsty look i myself had a very very very bad experience with effexor, so much so that it made want to hurt myself. really bad stuff in my opinion and i am 42.yes i am on an ssri lexapro, but only half the intended minimum dosage. and works great. not trying to scare you and i know we are all different, but that stuff is bad news. others may have had a good experience with it. but myself personally i would not go near it. seriously if you are going to try it, then i suggest that you start with half the dosage your dr suggested, just for the first two weeks. just to be on the safe side. then if all ok go up to the recommended dosage by your dr From: knardini@... Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:16:46 -0700 Subject: Effexor Can anyone tell me about Effexor for an 8 year old? The good, the bad and the ugly? Any idea why Dr G might prescribe it? Kristy _________________________________________________________________ Browse profiles for FREE! Meet local singles online. http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/150855801/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I and all three of my kids take Effexor with no problems. Effexor is actually an SNRI. It is so important to understand that each individual's experience with these types of drugs (SSRIs and SNRIs) is pretty unique. What works great for one person can be awful for another. All the best, Robyn ________________________________ From: Mel J <mel.j@...> nids Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 1:25:47 PM Subject: RE: Effexor hi Kirsty look i myself had a very very very bad experience with effexor, so much so that it made want to hurt myself. really bad stuff in my opinion and i am 42.yes i am on an ssri lexapro, but only half the intended minimum dosage. and works great. not trying to scare you and i know we are all different, but that stuff is bad news. others may have had a good experience with it. but myself personally i would not go near it. seriously if you are going to try it, then i suggest that you start with half the dosage your dr suggested, just for the first two weeks. just to be on the safe side. then if all ok go up to the recommended dosage by your dr From: knardini@... Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:16:46 -0700 Subject: Effexor Can anyone tell me about Effexor for an 8 year old? The good, the bad and the ugly? Any idea why Dr G might prescribe it? Kristy _________________________________________________________________ Browse profiles for FREE! Meet local singles online. http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/150855801/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I had that reaction to Paxil - outright suicidal thoughts right at the 2 weeks mark, and effexor was the best snra over ssri for me until my stomach developed a sensitivity. My son is on it now, and it really helps with his ocd, anxiety, and overall misery - but not with his add. If the dose gets too high (he's 8 and tiny so he can only handle 37.5), he starts having trouble sleeping. The low dose is working well with him. Some people do well mixing a couple too, using effexor as a secondary/adjunct. HTH ________________________________ From: Mel J <mel.j@...> nids Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 3:25:47 PM Subject: RE: Effexor hi Kirsty look i myself had a very very very bad experience with effexor, so much so that it made want to hurt myself. really bad stuff in my opinion and i am 42.yes i am on an ssri lexapro, but only half the intended minimum dosage. and works great. not trying to scare you and i know we are all different, but that stuff is bad news. others may have had a good experience with it. but myself personally i would not go near it. seriously if you are going to try it, then i suggest that you start with half the dosage your dr suggested, just for the first two weeks. just to be on the safe side. then if all ok go up to the recommended dosage by your dr From: knardini@... Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:16:46 -0700 Subject: Effexor             Can anyone tell me about Effexor for an 8 year old? The good, the bad and the ugly? Any idea why Dr G might prescribe it? Kristy                           _________________________________________________________________ Browse profiles for FREE! Meet local singles online. http://clk.atdmt.com/NMN/go/150855801/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 You are so right, . A " combo " of low dose SSRI and SNRI is what worked for me and all three of my boys. Two of them take 1/2 mg of Tenex for ADD symptoms. Effexor seems especially good for my seven year old who trends toward emotional outbursts, OCD behaviors and night terrors. It just goes to show you how unique everyone's brain and brain chemistry truly is. All the best, Robyn ________________________________ From: <thecolemans4@...> Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 4:12:29 PM Subject: Re: Effexor I had that reaction to Paxil - outright suicidal thoughts right at the 2 weeks mark, and effexor was the best snra over ssri for me until my stomach developed a sensitivity. My son is on it now, and it really helps with his ocd, anxiety, and overall misery - but not with his add. If the dose gets too high (he's 8 and tiny so he can only handle 37.5), he starts having trouble sleeping. The low dose is working well with him. Some people do well mixing a couple too, using effexor as a secondary/adjunct. HTH ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Mel J <mel.j@.... au> nidsgroups (DOT) com Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 3:25:47 PM Subject: RE: Effexor hi Kirsty look i myself had a very very very bad experience with effexor, so much so that it made want to hurt myself. really bad stuff in my opinion and i am 42.yes i am on an ssri lexapro, but only half the intended minimum dosage. and works great. not trying to scare you and i know we are all different, but that stuff is bad news. others may have had a good experience with it. but myself personally i would not go near it. seriously if you are going to try it, then i suggest that you start with half the dosage your dr suggested, just for the first two weeks. just to be on the safe side. then if all ok go up to the recommended dosage by your dr groups (DOT) com From: knardini@roadrunner .com Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:16:46 -0700 Subject: Effexor Can anyone tell me about Effexor for an 8 year old? The good, the bad and the ugly? Any idea why Dr G might prescribe it? Kristy ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Browse profiles for FREE! Meet local singles online. http://clk.atdmt. com/NMN/go/ 150855801/ direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 hi all that is great that there has been some positive feed back about effexor, that was just my experience, and i guess we all need to be aware that these drugs do and can have adverse side affects, but once you find the right one, they are great and do elivate alot of issues. myself being an aspie, i can see the real positives but for the one negative i hate it now makes me have a snail brain, i feel like in the movies and you see the exaggerated slow motion, well thats what my brain now feels like. that i am living in a world of slow motion. but i am learning to live with that, as that negative is nothing compared to the positives it brings. From: rngcoggs@... Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:32:58 -0700 Subject: Re: Effexor You are so right, . A " combo " of low dose SSRI and SNRI is what worked for me and all three of my boys. Two of them take 1/2 mg of Tenex for ADD symptoms. Effexor seems especially good for my seven year old who trends toward emotional outbursts, OCD behaviors and night terrors. It just goes to show you how unique everyone's brain and brain chemistry truly is. All the best, Robyn ________________________________ From: <thecolemans4@...> Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 4:12:29 PM Subject: Re: Effexor I had that reaction to Paxil - outright suicidal thoughts right at the 2 weeks mark, and effexor was the best snra over ssri for me until my stomach developed a sensitivity. My son is on it now, and it really helps with his ocd, anxiety, and overall misery - but not with his add. If the dose gets too high (he's 8 and tiny so he can only handle 37.5), he starts having trouble sleeping. The low dose is working well with him. Some people do well mixing a couple too, using effexor as a secondary/adjunct. HTH ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Mel J <mel.j@.... au> nidsgroups (DOT) com Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 3:25:47 PM Subject: RE: Effexor hi Kirsty look i myself had a very very very bad experience with effexor, so much so that it made want to hurt myself. really bad stuff in my opinion and i am 42.yes i am on an ssri lexapro, but only half the intended minimum dosage. and works great. not trying to scare you and i know we are all different, but that stuff is bad news. others may have had a good experience with it. but myself personally i would not go near it. seriously if you are going to try it, then i suggest that you start with half the dosage your dr suggested, just for the first two weeks. just to be on the safe side. then if all ok go up to the recommended dosage by your dr groups (DOT) com From: knardini@roadrunner .com Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:16:46 -0700 Subject: Effexor Can anyone tell me about Effexor for an 8 year old? The good, the bad and the ugly? Any idea why Dr G might prescribe it? Kristy ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Browse profiles for FREE! Meet local singles online. http://clk.atdmt. com/NMN/go/ 150855801/ direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Thanks for the perspective, . We all appreciate it! All the best, Robyn ________________________________ From: Mel J <mel.j@...> nids Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 5:11:48 PM Subject: RE: Effexor hi all that is great that there has been some positive feed back about effexor, that was just my experience, and i guess we all need to be aware that these drugs do and can have adverse side affects, but once you find the right one, they are great and do elivate alot of issues. myself being an aspie, i can see the real positives but for the one negative i hate it now makes me have a snail brain, i feel like in the movies and you see the exaggerated slow motion, well thats what my brain now feels like. that i am living in a world of slow motion. but i am learning to live with that, as that negative is nothing compared to the positives it brings. From: rngcoggs@... Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 16:32:58 -0700 Subject: Re: Effexor             You are so right, . A " combo " of low dose SSRI and SNRI is what worked for me and all three of my boys. Two of them take 1/2 mg of Tenex for ADD symptoms. Effexor seems especially good for my seven year old who trends toward emotional outbursts, OCD behaviors and night terrors. It just goes to show you how unique everyone's brain and brain chemistry truly is. All the best, Robyn ________________________________ From: <thecolemans4@...> Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 4:12:29 PM Subject: Re: Effexor I had that reaction to Paxil - outright suicidal thoughts right at the 2 weeks mark, and effexor was the best snra over ssri for me until my stomach developed a sensitivity. My son is on it now, and it really helps with his ocd, anxiety, and overall misery - but not with his add. If the dose gets too high (he's 8 and tiny so he can only handle 37.5), he starts having trouble sleeping. The low dose is working well with him. Some people do well mixing a couple too, using effexor as a secondary/adjunct. HTH ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Mel J <mel.j@.... au> nidsgroups (DOT) com Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 3:25:47 PM Subject: RE: Effexor hi Kirsty look i myself had a very very very bad experience with effexor, so much so that it made want to hurt myself. really bad stuff in my opinion and i am 42.yes i am on an ssri lexapro, but only half the intended minimum dosage. and works great. not trying to scare you and i know we are all different, but that stuff is bad news. others may have had a good experience with it. but myself personally i would not go near it. seriously if you are going to try it, then i suggest that you start with half the dosage your dr suggested, just for the first two weeks. just to be on the safe side. then if all ok go up to the recommended dosage by your dr groups (DOT) com From: knardini@roadrunner .com Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:16:46 -0700 Subject: Effexor Can anyone tell me about Effexor for an 8 year old? The good, the bad and the ugly? Any idea why Dr G might prescribe it? Kristy ____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _ Browse profiles for FREE! Meet local singles online. http://clk.atdmt. com/NMN/go/ 150855801/ direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Generally good. my son has been using it since about 7 - he's now 14. We are on lower doses (like a half 75 mg) but is calming _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Kristy Nardini Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:17 AM Subject: Effexor Can anyone tell me about Effexor for an 8 year old? The good, the bad and the ugly? Any idea why Dr G might prescribe it? Kristy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Kristy my son has done well on it too.Kavita From: Crosss <crosswilsons@...> Subject: RE: Effexor Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 9:24 PM  Generally good. my son has been using it since about 7 - he's now 14. We are on lower doses (like a half 75 mg) but is calming _____ From: groups (DOT) com [mailto:groups (DOT) com] On Behalf Of Kristy Nardini Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 10:17 AM groups (DOT) com Subject: Effexor Can anyone tell me about Effexor for an 8 year old? The good, the bad and the ugly? Any idea why Dr G might prescribe it? Kristy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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