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Depression Worsens at Night--horrible

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I've been struggling with depression on and off probably my whole life. I'm on Effexor XR right now. It works really well during the day, but at around 7:00 pm, my depression returns full force. This happens every night. I will have a good day, and then I will just start feeling like life is horrible, and there's no point to it. I try to get up and be active, but that doesn't help. My house is filthy because I can't make myself clean it and my relationship with my boyfriend is really suffering. He just sees me at around that time, so to him I am constantly mopey and whiney. I've also gained quite a bit of weight because its' the only thing that makes me feel better. I've tried taking my Effexor at different times of the day to see if it makes a difference, but it doesn't. Any suggestions? This is really horrible.
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I was on Effexor for a few years. It helped in the very beginning and then again when they raised the dose in the middle, but I had several instances where I was late refilling my prescription and I had absolutely horrible withdrawal. That was 2 years ago when I first began consulting doctors about Effexor. I also know a few people that have been on it and it has to be said that it is a very difficult medication to be on and for some, there needs to be a second anti-depressant added. I added Wellbutrin XL, which I took in the morning and then Effexor in the evening and it was a nice combo for me. Your combo may be different.

I do know how you feel though. I have been through the roller coaster of depression. Many days, it is easier to stay in bed.

I have heard that the lack of desire to clean is a common side effect of depression. I know this to be true because I have years of a disaster in my house right now that I am having to deal with now that I am on the road to recovery.

I guess the best thing I can say is don't give up. Your priority in your life is your commitment to recovering from depression. Everything else can wait. Work on you because you are what matters.

If you need to chat, I'm here for you.
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The majority of people who suffer depression feel worse in the morning. I can actually feel mine coming off me in waves around the same time you feel yours coming on.
I have heard that some people get the night depression, but you are the first real proof of it. I think you need to have wellbutrin added to the effexor. Maybe you could take it mid day. Many people find it to be somewhat energizing. It helps with motivation.
Your doctor really needs to now how bad the evenings are for you.
suzyq2173
suzyq2173
maybe your dose needs to be increased. im with bjork, i feel really suicidal in the morning but at 7 or 8 pm get a second wind because i come home from work and have a sleep.
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