I am a complete, irritable BITCH lately. I just want to fucking SCREAM and/or bitch-slap anyone in my way. I'm not just angry, I am RAGING. Stay the fuck out of my way, dammit.I am
My lower back is fucking killing me. Has been for days.
I'm completely out of whack and I feel like every number on the Bristol chart. The whole mess is a lot like being pregnant.
The only thing I can attribute this to is Effexor. That shit has me totally fucked up. And my doctor just ratcheted up my dose.
Stay away. When I'm like this I get nasty mean.
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Could the mood swings be menopause/peri-menopause? We had a friend in TX who hit peri-menopause and her mood swings were horrendous. She knew it and said she would feel as if she was just going to rip her partner's head off over little things.
Love the Bristol Chart reference. HATE that you are feeling out of sorts.
(and I *know* you are smarter than to attempt ripping Court's head off)
Effexor usually causes appetite suppression, not increase.
Headaches? Shakiness?
Sounds like either you are taking your time adjusting to the med spike (did you take a lot of time adjusting to the first dosage?) or else it could be a number of things...the holidays, delayed stress reaction to your child's circumstances, or even just plain old peri-menopause.
Just my two cents.
Sounds a lot like the menopause thing - my business partner (the nicest woman on this planet) started having some wild ass mood swings when she hit that stride...we all just knew to stay the hell away. Don't take allopathics myself, so dunno if that drug might be contributing...Anyway, hope ya get back on track soon..
Trop - If the issue is related to the Effexor, go back to your doc. There are a number of meds that work like Effexor, and each has different side effects for different people. Don't make yourself (and everyone else?) miserable. It's not uncommon to try two or three before you find the one that "fits" you best.
Effexor worked well for me, but almost all of my friends who have taken it have dealt with the same symptoms you are. Rage.
I'm so sorry Kim. I know you don't want to feel this way and you just can't control it. That frustrates you more.
Sending good vibes to you. (I sent you a Christmas card, with a northern lights stamp on it. Hope that made you smile!)
Depending on when the dosage was adjusted, a visit to the doc may be moot.
The symptoms sound atypical for Effexor, and more like peri-menopause.
But I do agree on one thing- DO NOT let this drag on. You're under a tremendous amount of stress. Get seen before you get too evil.
And I can say that because I've been there. *hugs*
(((hugs)))- I hope it's getting better.
yup... you're 'changing'.
tell Court to take cover.
might I suggest an increase in your holiday alcohol consumption - or perhaps some weed.
Sounds like peri-menopause to me ...
Does the stuff you are taking irritate your stomach? Could be good ole stomach acid (makes me feel like I'm hungry)... hope you're feeling *happy* soon!
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