Hi My Friends

desolit · 05-06-2009, 10:27 AM

I have not been around for a long long time,first want to say thankyou for always being there for me.My depression is still severe but I will not go back on the poisen.I am a victim of domestic abuse,it was pretty severe,after the incident my husband went to his sister who is a docter and she gave a 6 month supply of a anti-depressent called Pristiq.Now I know he is depressed,but he also has anger problems and low frustration.He says he feels so much better now,he only been on it for 5 days,he believes that this iis the answer to our problems.I was very upset,because you just do not take a pill that interferes with your brain,and changes it without some support.So I found out everything I could about this new drug,its the same chemical composition as any thing else.Its just a new name thats that how they make their money.My depression has hit a all time low,and thats saying something.You know depression does make you feel paralized,I don't know what the hells going on.I am trying to turn to Jesus for answeres.The worst part after the abuse which kicking me in the stomach and then chocking me,his family blamed me.Noone called to ask if I was alright it was like getting abused all over again.Thankyou my friends for listening to me.Is there anyone out there that is on Pristiq?Any comments would be appreciated.God Bless.

texgirl · 05-06-2009, 10:33 AM

Pristiq is Effexor. It's one of the worst we've seen here, and the withdrawal is brutal.

These drugs take 2-3 weeks to take effect, so any positive effects he's feeling now are just a placebo.

scotia21 · 05-06-2009, 10:56 AM

Were you a victim of domestic violence before he ever even went on the meds? Either way - you have got to do what is best for you. It sounds like the abuse is very bad. You have to worry about your own safety first.

I was in an extremely violent relationship in high school and he came really close to killing me a few times. I don't know why but one day I woke up and decided that I had had enough. I broke up with him and never shed a tear over it. I decided that I deserved better and that he would just have to find somebody else to project his bad attitude and abuse on. I know that your self-esteem is probably at an all time low right now because I am sure that he has you convinced that you can't do any better or that you are lucky to have him. Well if that is the case - then he is wrong !!! You deserve better - so much better. It is not up to you to fix him - he has to want to do that on his own. Please take care of yourself first !!! You are in my prayers.

Songbird · 05-06-2009, 06:50 PM

I agree with Scotia. You can't change other people, you can only change yourself. Look after yourself, you're worth it. I'm concerned that he believes Pristiq is the answer to all his problems. Have either of you tried any therapy?

05-06-2009, 10:27 AM	#1
desolit Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 51	Hi My Friends I have not been around for a long long time,first want to say thankyou for always being there for me.My depression is still severe but I will not go back on the poisen.I am a victim of domestic abuse,it was pretty severe,after the incident my husband went to his sister who is a docter and she gave a 6 month supply of a anti-depressent called Pristiq.Now I know he is depressed,but he also has anger problems and low frustration.He says he feels so much better now,he only been on it for 5 days,he believes that this iis the answer to our problems.I was very upset,because you just do not take a pill that interferes with your brain,and changes it without some support.So I found out everything I could about this new drug,its the same chemical composition as any thing else.Its just a new name thats that how they make their money.My depression has hit a all time low,and thats saying something.You know depression does make you feel paralized,I don't know what the hells going on.I am trying to turn to Jesus for answeres.The worst part after the abuse which kicking me in the stomach and then chocking me,his family blamed me.Noone called to ask if I was alright it was like getting abused all over again.Thankyou my friends for listening to me.Is there anyone out there that is on Pristiq?Any comments would be appreciated.God Bless.

05-06-2009, 10:33 AM	#2
texgirl The original" F$%^you "gal, from the cranky corner! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,977	Re: Hi My Friends Pristiq is Effexor. It's one of the worst we've seen here, and the withdrawal is brutal. These drugs take 2-3 weeks to take effect, so any positive effects he's feeling now are just a placebo. __________________ Completely free from psychiatry since 8/5/07 If we are fools enough to remain at the mercy of the people who want to sell us happiness, it will be impossible for us to ever be content with anything. How would they profit if we became content? (Thomas Merton)

05-06-2009, 10:56 AM	#3
scotia21 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 5,419	Re: Hi My Friends Were you a victim of domestic violence before he ever even went on the meds? Either way - you have got to do what is best for you. It sounds like the abuse is very bad. You have to worry about your own safety first. I was in an extremely violent relationship in high school and he came really close to killing me a few times. I don't know why but one day I woke up and decided that I had had enough. I broke up with him and never shed a tear over it. I decided that I deserved better and that he would just have to find somebody else to project his bad attitude and abuse on. I know that your self-esteem is probably at an all time low right now because I am sure that he has you convinced that you can't do any better or that you are lucky to have him. Well if that is the case - then he is wrong !!! You deserve better - so much better. It is not up to you to fix him - he has to want to do that on his own. Please take care of yourself first !!! You are in my prayers. __________________ 1/05/07 20mg-17.5 1/20 17.5-15 2/24 15-12.5 3/08 12.5-10 3/29 10-7.5 4/12 7.5-5 6/15 5-3.75 6/30 3.75-2.5 7/28 2.5-1.5ish 8/11 1.5-1 8/25 1- zero "Keep lighting candles, eventually nobody will be in the dark" me "Why is it so hard for everybody to believe that a pill can change brain chemistry for the better but not for the worse?" me "Time does not come in pill form" me

05-06-2009, 06:50 PM	#4
Songbird Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Zealand Posts: 7,046	Re: Hi My Friends I agree with Scotia. You can't change other people, you can only change yourself. Look after yourself, you're worth it. I'm concerned that he believes Pristiq is the answer to all his problems. Have either of you tried any therapy? __________________ Jul 01-Feb 02 Aropax Feb - Dec 03 Citalopram Jul 04 Aropax Jan 07 - Feb 08 20mg - 5mg Apr 4.5mg 5mg Jun 10mg zopiclone > seroquel Jul 20mg Aug + methionine Oct aropax > loxamine Dec off seroquel 7 Dec 17.5mg 30 Dec 15mg 24 Jan 12.5mg 16 Feb 10mg 10 May 9mg 30 May 8mg 5 July 7.5mg 2 Aug 7.25mg 1 Sep 7mg 9 Oct 6.75mg 8 Nov 6.5mg Appreciation is the antidote to stress - Trust is the antidote to fear

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