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Venlafaxine?

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andy1992
andy1992

I've been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and BPD but not depression. That being said, I've been on loads of SSRI's including Citalopram, Prozac and Sertraline. I've also been on Mirtazapine, Trazodone and Duloxetine. 

The problem is, I still feel "depressed". I was wondering what class of antidepressant Venlafaxine is as I was on it before but only for about a week because it made me naseous. Was wondering what people's expericnes are on Venlafaxine although I know everyone reacts differently?

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  • iris46
    iris46 andy1992

    Posted

    I believe that venlafaxine is an SNRI......serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor
  • adam92
    adam92 andy1992

    Posted

    How do you cope i feel my brain is shutting down
    • iris46
      iris46 adam92

      Posted

      Try to do some small jobs or washing up, bed making, cleaning toilet/basin, read. I find if I sit down when anxious, the inactivity feeds the anxiety
    • andy1992
      andy1992 adam92

      Posted

      I don't cope well at all. Fell into some bad habits (drugs, self harm etc.) because I felt no benefit from the GP's advice.

    • g.90572
      g.90572 andy1992

      Posted

      I'm listening to a lot of music . I was watching reruns on tv

    • andy1992
      andy1992 g.90572

      Posted

      Music does help. I used to listen to a LOT of Morrissey and even saw him live but all the health professionals said he would make me "more depressed". 

       

  • patricia44773
    patricia44773 andy1992

    Posted

    Hello Andy, I have been on a small dose of Venlafaxine for a few years now and I have found it to be good.  I take 75mg a day.  It seems to keep me pretty stable without any side effects but, as you say, everyone reacts to AD,s differently.

    I hope you find what is right for you and that you have some relief from your depression.

    Pat xx

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