I have been on 75s for several years; originally for SAD, but found it worked well with my depression (genetic through several generations). My black moods where I had suicidal thoughts went away. This week, though, I had a major one with 2 days straight of crying after a row with my spouse. I literally made myself sick with the sadness. Spouse is no help either as he is now doing the cold shoulder treatment even though he knows I have depression (yep, he has a mean side that doesn't help). Before I would have been mad, but not suicidally depressed. Have a call into my doc, but no return call yet (a problem with that office). I have been thinking I need to change meds due to side effects, noticably huge weight gain and lack of energy. If it fades after long term use, more reason. I need a better quality of life than I have now.
Q: can effexor lose effectiveness after time?
Hi Jeanne
I am so sorry you are going through this. Sometimes antidepressants can lose their effectiveness but sometimes difficult situations can make things just harder to cope.
Here is some information about Effexor.
I am concerned that you are having suicidal thoughts. I am going to give you some suicide hotline numbers just in case you just need someone to talk to.
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1800-784-2433
1800-799-4889
Please let us know how you are doing. I hope you are able to get in touch with your doctor soon.
I have been on Effexor (75Mg.) 3 times per day for many years. The past few years I have noticed I am depressed most of the time. I was in a very verbally abusive relationship a few years ago, which also led me to thoughts of suicide at times.
My husband also gave me the cold shoulder or told me I was crazy. I have wanted
to maybe try other medications, but my doctor just recently put me on Deplin. It
is kind of like a vitamin supplement that is supposed to enhance the effects of
Effexor. I've only been taking it a few weeks, but I haven't noticed much difference.
You might talk to your doctor about it. It might help you. I know it would also help
if you had more support from your husband. I only wish more people knew how difficult it is to deal with deppresion and other mental or emotional disorders.
I hope I might have helped you in some way.
Sincerely,
Janet
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