How long have you been on the Effexor?

Family and friends are the support that you need. you don't want to give that up

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I feel that way sometimes too...like they would be better off if i wasn't around bringing the clouds so to speak. then my kids tell me they love me and it makes me realize what it would be like if things were different.

Your children need you to be strong and work through your depression.. I have five children..3 of them teenagers. I know how hard it can be sometimes..My thoughts are with you hun..

If people are giving you support then it's by their choice hun, no-one is forcing them to help you I'm sure. Let them help you and in doing so you are helping yourself at the same time. Sometimes the hardest part is to accept help from others.

ive been on the effexor for about 3 months, was on paxil for 6 years....deppressed since I was a teen...had a breakdown when I was 19...2 suicide attempts 3 hospitalizations.

Your feelings are understandable, and most of the time I realize that I feel the same way; however, it is not true, it is just what the depression is telling us and wanting us to feel. Show you kids you can handle it, that way, they will know how to deal with problems when they get older.

I have been on Effexor XR for over nine years...If you don't feel it's working for you, you should talk with your Doctor. He/she may need to up the dose?

I get so down that I start to feel bad for my husband. My kids have it made with me. But, my hubby...another story. I often think that he deserves to have someone who can laugh more or someone whos moods are stable or someone who wants to be touched,ect. Come to find out..he says that all he wants is me and always has been. We often think of our significant other. We have our minds set on well, if we are this miserable with ourselves than how do we possibly make them happy? Stick it out with your hubby and talk to him. Communication is very important.

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good advice, pixie!

faith, don't give up on yourself and your family; just imagine how your children would feel without u in their lives, or your husband, for that matter; i am here if you want to talk!

Thanks