Venlafaxine, agitation, and anxiety issues honestly

I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling with venlafaxine. I have a history of being allergic to SSRIs, though venlafaxine is an SNRI. When I took it years ago, it worked very well for me, even after having a baby. However, when I tried to go back on it later, the side effects were unbearable. Eventually, I switched to clomipramine, which was much better suited to my needs. The agitation you mentioned can be incredibly distressing.

It's important to explore other options if a medication isn't working after several weeks of trying, especially under medical supervision. If increasing the dosage doesn't help, discussing alternative treatments with your doctor is crucial. I hope you find relief soon and feel less isolated. It's good to give medications like venlafaxine at least three weeks before considering changes, but if they are causing more problems than bneefits, it's important to address that.

Thanks for your reply! It's really nice of you to share all that. My doctor called me back this Wednesday, so I'm looking forward to seeing what they've got in store for dealing with everything.Same here-I deal with anxiety on a pretty intense level sometimes too. Anyawy, I'm free this weekend and have no plans at all, which is kind of relaxing since it means zero stress from any commitments.

I really struggle with meeting up with others socially, so being alone sounds like the best option right now. I actually own a little static caravan by the seaside, you know? So if everything goes smoothly, I'm thinking about heading out there for a few days or maybe even up to a week on my own. Just walking along the shore and reading in peace sounds really soothing, honestly.

I'll probably try to get some shopping done early next week so I'm ready for whatever comes up. Hopefully you're doing well too!

I just read through your bio, and there's so much that I relate to. You mentioned having a long struggle with mental health, and honestly, I've been dealing with similar stuff too. We both only have one child and now we're grandmothers-how amazing is that? But yeah, it does add another layer of worries sometimes.

These days, I find myself happiest when I'm alone. No obligations and no pressure to go out or see people. My caravan has become a real sanctuary for me whenever I feel well enough to spend time there.

totally get wanting control anxiety rly sucks ur caravan sounds like the perfect getaway sucks u struggle w grandkids tho ngl i would too i got agoraphobia already not new tho doc just diagnosed me it's hard af isn't it? feel ya my heart goes out to u i accepted this is my life now say no w/o guilt but a caravan wud b gr8 ty

My grandchild just brings so much joy with their wonderful nature, even though I can't help worrying if I'm doing everything right-like saying the perfect thing or getting the exact right stuff.

And speaking of perfection, my caravan is a dream come true. Got it two years ago to share with my son and his family. We usually go at different times but still get that family bodning in there somehow. It's such a blessing to have this joint project going on. And there are also two of my siblings nearby on the same site, just a stone's throw away if I want some company.

The site is pretty quiet during weekdays because most folks only come for weekends. That's why I plan to go mid-week when it's nice and peaceful-juts me and a few other retired folk around. Plus, there's always a park manager keeping things safe and sound.

Hope ur day is going well too! Yeah, acceptance really helps in life, even though my mind sometimes atcs like it has a mind of its own. But here I am today, up and dressed and looking forward to spending some time outside with a good book.

I thought I'd share an update on my venlafaxine journey. I started taking the medication again and today I increased it from 75mg XR to 112.5mg XR. The past few days have been pretty chill-I've been at my caravan and feel calm and content, but other than that, I don't really feel like leaving home much.

My GP still believes this is due to depression and the need for solitude. That's why she suggested a small increase in dosage. I'll keep updating the thread if anyone finds it helpful to see how things are going with my venlafaxine use.

I find that I'm at my best when there's no pressure and I can be by myself. It's strange because I used to be really social-I didn't have a problem being in company or even singing karaoke, you know? But it feels different now. No confidence and not interested in how I look.