Forgot my Effexor today
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Forgot my Effexor today
| Thu, 07-27-2006 - 2:05pm |
So i am going on thru my day today and it getting progressively worse..No concentration, jittery racing thoughts. I thought maybe its cause i have a lot on my plate...Then as the headache appeared it hit me. I forgot my effexor today...I was in a rush this morning and just forgot. I cant leave work and i wont be home till 6.30. The pressure in my head is building and i am nauseas...I just need to focus but its kinda hard right now......

Hi! Depending on how long you have been taking the effexor, this might be anxiety & not the missed dose. If you have been on the meds for more than 2 weeks, your drug level shouldn't drop so much that you would have a return of symptoms. If you're taking the effexor xr, it's even more unlikely that this is the reason behind your feelings. It works over an extended period, as it's released into the blood stream slower. Most ppl stopping their antidepressants do not see a difference for 3 to 5 days. I used to work @ a state hospital & to reduce the number of staff working & give us more weekends off, only heart meds, blood pressure meds, insulin & antibiotics were given on the weekend. All other meds were held until Monday without any effect on the patients @ all.
I'd say it's more like having alot on your plate. Can you reduce some of your stress? Can you deep breathe, meditate, exercise, etc. to help you relax? Try to focus away from the anxious feelings & keep busy. You will be fine until you get home & take your effexor. We'll still be here. Try to stop into chat tonight & talk about your feelings. We care & want you to feel better. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan
Could you share with us (probably did when you first joined in!) what your diagnosis is?
Sheri Ann
I'm sorry that you are having a bad time at work :(
Sheri Ann
Wow, Jan!
Sheri Ann
This was a very progressive hospital. The patients had their own council & were allowed to lobby for change. They were allowed to have a couple of alcoholic drinks on the weekends when they were'nt on their meds. Putting it in perspective, these ppl didn't have anxiety disorders, so they didn't get anxious without the weekend meds. It was researched over & over & the blood levels of their meds did not drop over those 2 days. jan