I am an 18 year old female who was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. My psychologist put me on 150mg of Effexor XR a day. I have been on it since March 7th 2007. I have seen an improvement with my depression and anxiety however I feel there is something more to it. Most of my side-effects from the medication have dissappeared other than my low blood pressure which is causing me to faint but I am getting an ECG and a holter monitor to analyze that. Anyways, I have always been a jealous person although I am pretty good at hiding it with my friends. I am not so good at hiding it with my boyfriend. He is an amazing guy and I am so lucky to have him but I get paranoid if he goes out with friends. Here is an example, he went to Wrestlemania with his cousin and I made up a scenrio in my mind that he went to meet up with a girl and cheat on me. I did this even after I saw his ticket for the event. I even dreamt about it and then accused him of this because it felt real to me...
2007-04-19 19:20:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
I also have crazy mood swings that dont seem to have a trigger. People can describe me as the happiest girl in the world witht he biggest smile ever but then in the blink of an eye I am irritable and angry. I feel my heart pount and my teeth clench and I just want to jump out of my skin to hurt someone. I also get paranoid sometimes. This comes in spurts of a few days and then goes away. I fear I am being stalked, watched, targeted and that I am going to be harmed at any minute. I have not opened up about this with my doctor because I don't want him to send me to the hospital or something. He doesn't take my suicidal thoughts seriously anyways. I don't think I'd hurt myself but when I am alone and get my mood swing, it is sooo tempting.
2007-04-19 19:21:40 · update #1
if your doc isn't listening to you, find another. that's the first step. the effexor should be working by now, if you don't feel it is, get it switched. it is extremely important that you be honest about everything with your doctor. if you aren't, you won't get the right meds.
drugs alone are not enough. you need to find a good therapist as well. you have a lot of self doubt and insecurities. a drug doesn't make that go away. a therapist will help you figure out why you're feeling these things and find strategies to help you cope.
call someone today. you deserve to feel better.
2007-04-20 02:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are struggling alone with life even though you have a boyfriend. The best success is having a group as well as a boyfriend but it is not always possible. If the suspicion is that great there is a reason. You will overcome jealousy when you see the lives around you more clearly. There are outsiders in the world and we need to stay together for life.
2007-04-19 21:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Homeopathic remedy IGNATIA AMARA will fix your mood swings totally without any side effects or complications and lots faster then the useless allopathic medicine you are taking which can make you feel the worse in the long run, trust me nothing works better or is more safer to take than Homeopathic medicine. Get IGNATIA in 30 potency take it three times a day half an hour before meals and stop taking as soon as you start feeling better do not continue taking it without any reason. You can report back with the success after 24 hours of taking the first dose. Trust me totally magical effect. You can choose my answer as the best after feeling the effects of the medicine by tomorrow. :o)
Take Care and God Bless.
2007-04-19 20:31:32 · answer #3 · answered by Soul Doctor 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like textbook bipolar. However, it doesn't seem as though a mild antipsychotic would be to your benefit either. I would recommend seeing a psychiatrist and talking over a lot of the personal issues you're having with them. I think that would help you considerably. Also, if warranted, maybe adjusting your current medication a little bit and experimenting with that could help more too. Good luck.
2007-04-19 23:42:53 · answer #4 · answered by B Z 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds a hell of a lot like bipolar. My father and partner both have it and you just described it pretty accurately, esp the paranoia and mood swings.
check out this and see if it sounds like you...read the entire page.
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/bipolar_disorder/page3_em.htm
If that is you, I would be paying a NEW doctor a visit. Bipolar is frequently diagnosed as something else, and then you dont end up getting the right treatment.
So have a read of that page and see what you think.
Best of luck
2007-04-19 19:48:51 · answer #5 · answered by . 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am going to tell you what I would say to him. So read carefully. Never date someone that loves you more than you love them. I personally get scared if I think my boyfriend loves me much more than I love him it is pretty scary. You say he is this great guy just trust him. Study to keep your mind from wondering.
Please take care of your self.
God Bless You!
2007-04-19 19:40:28 · answer #6 · answered by Somebody Loves You 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋