Posts by David Jackson22

Adam Chase98 said:Which other med did they prescribe?

I'm taking Cipralex and using Valium as a stabilizer.

Adam Chase98 said:Yes, the lump appeared right after I started the medication... I'm currently on 150 mg—splitting it into 75 mg in the morning and 75 mg at night. But folks, it's been 9 weeks... I just don't know!!

I've been on it way longer than you have, and honestly, recovery is moving at a snail's pace. It’s technically better than it was, sure, but I'm still dealing with constant crashes. For me, the main issue is my depression. My psychiatrist ended up adding an SSRI and some Clonazepam to the mix, so now I'm just sitting here waiting to see if this combo actually stabilizes things for good.
Some people seem to bounce back on Effexor almost instantly, while others really have to crawl through hell before they see any actual results. It's all totally different for everyone.
No matter how long it feels, 9 weeks isn't nearly enough time to be thinking about ditching Effexor. When you're dealing with this kind of stuff, you need a ridiculous amount of patience. The progress is almost invisible, but it's happening.
If your doctor is actually decent like you described, I wouldn't go switching psychiatrists right now. Just be straight with her, talk everything out, and hang in there—you don't really have much of a choice.

Stik, seriously, why don't you just ask your therapist what that new ad is actually called? I'm dying to know...

Jeremy Scott said:Unfortunately, that's a common trend. Some patients refuse to do any actual work on themselves. They just want a pill to solve everything, then they act surprised when the panic attacks never actually stop.

Quincy:

If you take Lorazepam exactly as your doctor prescribed, it won't damage your brain. Lorazepam isn't a street drug; it's a legitimate medication with specific medical uses. It should only be taken and dosed under strict physician supervision. Ignoring anxiety does massive damage to the body and all its organs. Long-term, it can lead to serious, debilitating illnesses.

So I guess I'm some kind of medical anomaly and my psychiatrist lied to me.
I might go sue them. Maybe I'll hit a big settlement.

Drugs like Lorazepam and xanax are nothing more than standard narcotics that create incredibly strong dependencies. I know because I felt it myself while detoxing from Lorazepam. Those three days were pure hell.

People take these medications because they don't have the tools to manage their own panic attacks. The ultimate goal is to teach the patient how to fight back against the panic on their own.

People take meds because they have to, and scaring folks with this kind of misinformation is totally out of line. These aren't just recreational drugs—not Xanax or Lorazepam. Statements like yours just hurt people who are trying to claw their way out of the hell of an illness where they need temporary medication to survive.
I honestly don't know what kind of psychiatrist you're seeing to let them say stuff like that, though maybe it's not even their fault and you're just totally misinterpreting what they were actually trying to tell you.
Obviously, stuff like Lorazepam, Xanax, Ativan, and whatever else shouldn't be taken long-term because everyone KNOWS they cause dependency, which is why they have to be strictly monitored by a doctor. But it's the same deal with other meds, like blood pressure pills or stuff for stomach issues. Did you know you also can't just quit ulcer medication cold turkey? You have to taper off those too. By your logic, would you suggest people just don't take those either because they cause "dependency"?
Anyone taking medication under the supervision of a competent, professional doctor shouldn't be living in fear. For someone like that, the medicine is there to help them manage the struggle, not to create even more problems.
Lorazepam DOES NOT damage your brain if it's taken short-term and following a doctor's orders.
Sure, damage can happen if someone overuses them or uses them inappropriately. That's exactly why doctors exist—to guide patients through the hell of an illness toward recovery. Eventually, with psychotherapy, a patient learns how to handle their condition and gain control, at which point they might not even need the meds anymore, or they might just need a low maintenance dose. And we're talking about antidepressants for that, not benzodiazepines, which don't cause that same dependency.

shadowfox75 said:Hi everyone. During my checkup yesterday, my therapist mentioned that a brand-new antidepressant is hitting the market soon. She didn't give me the name or the manufacturer, but apparently, there's a presentation scheduled for next week. They’re already calling it some kind of "breakthrough drug," which made me chuckle. I did ask her if it had actually been through human clinical trials yet 🤣 So, it looks like we'll have more new chemistry entering our lives quite soon
Supposedly, it's going to be a miracle, haha
By Monday, I'll have been on Lexapro for three weeks
I felt much better last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—so good, in fact, that I didn't feel any need to take my Helix at all. I was actually feeling optimistic, but then Monday afternoon hit me with a sudden wave of panic and fever, so of course, I had to take it. I skipped the Helix today, but we'll see how it goes
The Lexapro seems to be helping with the dizziness, but I've started experiencing those same side effects I had when I was tapering off Seroxat. My doctor suggested I stay on one tablet a day for now, but if things don't improve, she might suggest dropping back down to a half dose. It's possible my current dosage is too high; she noted that the effect of 5 mg on anxiety is nearly identical, though the side effects might subside. I've also been dealing with occasional involuntary muscle movements, which is something you'd realistically expect if you're sensitive to these meds. We'll wait and see before making a decision
I told her that if the Lexapro doesn't work for what she's treating, I'd rather not jump onto another antidepressant. She pointed out that there are millions of options on the market and a replacement can always be found, but she cautioned against jumping to conclusions since it's too early to judge the full impact of this medication
I just hope I can get back to feeling how I felt for those few days

Stik, I honestly think the Lexapro started working right when you felt better for those couple of days. That's usually how it plays out—you get a few good days, then everything crashes again, and it's just a slow crawl toward getting out of this hole. You start cycling through better and worse days, and eventually, the good ones start outnumbering the bad. It's a snail's pace, but it's progress. It's been the same for me. I was doing great for a month, now I'm back in the trenches, but my psychiatrist says there's no reason to freak out because it's totally normal and things will stabilize eventually.
As for those side effects, that sounds incredibly annoying, but I'm sure your doctor knows how to manage that stuff.

And what am I even supposed to say about the dosage when my doctor prescribed Leonardo DiCaprio "as needed"? That term doesn't actually specify how much I can take, because "as needed" could mean anything from a tiny dose to a massive one—it’s just such a vague, useless way to label a prescription 🤷

So yeah, good luck figuring that out on your own 🤷

Look, when a doctor writes "PRN" (as needed) on a script, they usually sit you down first and explain exactly how many pills you can pop and under what specific circumstances. It basically means you aren't supposed to be taking them on a strict schedule like you would with something like Advil or Tylenol; instead, you only reach for the bottle when you actually feel the symptoms hitting you hard.
Your doctor is legally obligated to walk you through the specifics—how to use the meds, what the absolute max dose is, and how long or how often you're allowed to use them. You really shouldn't guess; just ask your doctor.
I was also prescribed Leonardo DiCaprio, and I only take it when things get rough—specifically when I hit a wave of intense anxiety that I just can't manage and it starts messing with my ability to function normally. Usually, if I'm having a terrible day, I'll take up to two 1mg tablets. If I start feeling a bit better the next day, maybe I'll take just one, or none at all if I'm doing okay. Doing it this way helps me not freak out about getting addicted or dealing with side effects. There are times where I won't touch Leonardo DiCaprio for three weeks straight, then I'll hit a rough patch of three bad days and take it daily until the storm passes, then stop again. That's what "as needed" actually looks like in practice.

redranger2 said:Well done, David Jackson22—it’s refreshing to finally hear someone who actually grasps the core of the matter.👍

Duo, man, we're old school through and through!👍

Jeremy Scott said:

Enduring misery is far worse than just taking a pill. You honestly think anxiety is doing your body any favors? Your system suffers when you just sit there and take it. That’s a much greater evil than simply using medication when things go south.

Using a pill to fix your life problems is the worst approach of all.

It's a fact that unknown damages the brain.
Suffering through anxiety doesn't damage the brain.

Look, people don't just pop pills to dodge their actual life issues; they take them because they're dealing with an actual disorder or illness that’s making their quality of life absolute garbage.
If you're taking Lorsilan exactly how your doctor prescribed it, it isn't wrecking your brain. Lorsilan isn't some street drug; it's legitimate medicine used for specific purposes, and you have to follow a doctor's dosage strictly.
On the flip side, just white-knuckling through constant anxiety wreaks havoc on your entire body and all your organs, which can seriously lead to major health problems down the road.

Mark Nelson said:I have to admit, I caved again. I ended up taking Lexapro two days in a row, just one 1 mg tablet each time. 😠
I’m really hoping I haven't done any lasting damage to my brain here. Maybe I should have been more disciplined and just tried to tough out the anxiety, but honestly? It’s just too much. It completely overwhelms me. I can usually manage to calm down once I'm back home, but when I'm out in the world? It's a different story entirely. 😢

Seriously, why on earth would your brain be damaged from taking two 1 mg pills of unknown?
You didn't "cave," you just did what you had to do to get through it when things got rough. Honestly, suffering through it is way worse than just taking a pill. You think anxiety is doing your body any favors? You think your system isn't paying a price by making you suffer? That's a much bigger evil than taking a pill when you're feeling crappy.
If you had an unbearable headache or a toothache, you'd take something without even questioning if the medicine was wrecking your organs, right? So why is it that when your soul is hurting, you suddenly worry about damaging your brain? Your soul needs some relief too, even if it comes in pill form. It'll thank you for it.

shadowfox75 said:I honestly have no idea where I pull my strength from anymore. If anything, I've just realized how incredibly resilient the human body is and how much it can endure before things truly fall apart.
I wonder how long I can keep fighting this fight. I am genuinely in awe of my own perseverance.
There are days when I break down and cry like a child, wondering what I could have possibly done to deserve this struggle. The hardest part is knowing that I haven't done anything wrong; I'm not losing my mind because I am fully aware of my situation and I acknowledge my weaknesses. Since my parents passed away, I find myself thinking of them even more, wishing I could just hold them one more time. I really needed their support. I try not to lean too heavily on my sister, even though she is incredibly encouraging. Sometimes, I feel completely alone in this battle. It doesn't feel fair. I want—and I need—to get better.
I always think back to that line from Anne Hathaway: "I want to live..."
I believe that is all I truly want. Is that asking too much?
The medications, the dizziness, the blackouts, and this constant fear hanging over me... This damn anxiety is relentless. 🙂

You hit the nail on the head. I went through all of that the exact same way, questioning a thousand times why this was happening to me, what I had done wrong, just weeping uncontrollably...
It breaks my heart that you're feeling so alone and lacking real support. But if it helps at all, I don't think many of us actually have it; even when we have family or close friends who care, it's incredibly rare—very rare—to find someone who truly understands what we're going through and how it feels. People might sympathize to a point, but they can't fully grasp it, so they can't provide the level of support we actually need.
The only ones who really get it are those who have lived it or are living it right now.
I know you want to heal and be okay, and you will, I'm sure of it, but it takes time because it's a process. There was a point where I thought it would never get better, that this was it and I'd never make it out, but look—it's getting better. Even though there are still good days and bad days, overall, it's so much better than it used to be.
It'll happen for you too, just be patient. I know it's terrifying—actually, scratch that, it's more than terrifying, it's hellish! Hang in there; you have the drive and the grit to fight this, and that's what matters most. Keeping a positive mindset is what's going to pull you through, and you'll be alright again.

Exactly! You can't ever lose hope because there’s a solution out there for everyone, but man, finding that one specific thing that actually works for your unique brain is such a massive struggle.
I was honestly right on the edge of just throwing in the towel and giving up on everything because I couldn't deal with the endless cycle of testing different meds and just eating side effects for breakfast, but look at me now—eventually, I finally found something that actually clicked.
It is seriously, deeply exhausting, but once that medication finally kicks in and you realize the nightmare is actually ending, you feel absolutely euphoric.
shadowfox75 and restlesstiger49, I really hope you guys hit that breakthrough soon; I truly mean that from the bottom of my heart because I know exactly how terrifying this whole mess is.

shadowfox75 said:Paxil was fine for me, but I wouldn't go back to it because the withdrawal side effects were horrific. My neurologist couldn't believe what I was describing. She suggested I was just overthinking everything because of internet forums, but she realized I actually knew what I was talking about once she consulted a colleague of hers. He confirmed my experience, and she decided I should stop the antidepressants entirely rather than continue dealing with such intense side effects. Her suggestion was to try again using psychotherapy, so she referred me to a psychologist, but she is completely booked up.
She told me immediately that psychotherapy alone would be difficult and that I really needed medication support.
She prescribed Lucas, but I didn't feel any connection to that treatment even after two months.
As of today, after seven days on a half-dose of Celexa, I have started the full dose.
My head feels heavy. I feel tense, hovering on the edge of derealization and depersonalization. It feels like I am floating.
Naturally, that heightens the anxiety, which makes everything worse.
I am not sure. I will try continuing with the Celexa and see how it goes. If it doesn't work, I think I will give up on antidepressants altogether. I won't make any long-term plans, but I am truly fed up with these medications.

Man, I totally get it. I went through the exact same nightmare trying to find something that actually works. The worst part is having to wait at least a month or more every single time just to see if a drug even does anything, and then you're stuck starting a new one, dealing with more side effects, and waiting all over again—it's an endless cycle that drives you absolutely insane!
It is freaking terrifying. This time I struggled for over six months and it was nothing short of hell—switching meds, bumping up doses, just constant waiting, waiting, waiting... And, thank God, things are finally starting to look up after those six months. I don't even stress about the dosage or how I'll eventually get off them anymore because I just care about feeling better. It was unbearable, like I was teetering on the edge of life and death, so I'm just relieved that something is finally working.

restlesstiger49 said:I wouldn't mind dealing with a bit of mania on this medication, but honestly, that morning anxiety is just soul-crushing. It completely tanks my quality of life. To be truthful, I’m terrified of increasing my dose because I’ve missed a pill a couple of times by mistake, and the withdrawal symptoms hit me like a freight train—which is pretty intense considering how small the dose actually is. It makes me dread even thinking about what would happen at higher milligram levels. Plus, eventually, I have to get off this stuff altogether. Maybe I should try the XR version since it releases more slowly into the system; hopefully, that means the exit is a bit smoother too. 🤷

Also, just a heads up, having those peak anxiety and depression spikes right when you wake up is pretty much a textbook symptom of the condition itself, so there's a chance it's just your diagnosis acting up and doesn't actually have anything to do with the medication.
But hey, if your psychiatrist decides that Effexor isn't cutting it or is causing too much trouble, they'll definitely switch you off it. Your best bet is just to sit down and have a real talk with them.

restlesstiger49 said:I wouldn't mind dealing with a bit of mania on this medication, but honestly, that morning anxiety is just soul-crushing. It completely tanks my quality of life. To be truthful, I’m terrified of increasing my dose because I’ve missed a pill a couple of times by mistake, and the withdrawal symptoms hit me like a freight train—which is pretty intense considering how small the dose actually is. It makes me dread even thinking about what would happen at higher milligram levels. Plus, eventually, I have to get off this stuff altogether. Maybe I should try the XR version since it releases more slowly into the system; hopefully, that means the exit is a bit smoother too. 🤷

Look, I’ve already tapered off Effexor before and I didn't have any issues, zero. I just listened to my psychiatrist and cruised right through it. Honestly, what you mentioned about forgetting a dose and getting hit by withdrawals instantly sounds absolutely brutal, but man, I didn't even deal with that, and I once missed a 150 mg dose entirely and just skipped it for the day. I felt absolutely nothing. I just took it the next morning on schedule and everything was fine. It's clearly super individual how everyone reacts.
Some antidepressants just don't work for me at all; some gave me insane side effects and actually made my depression way worse, and yeah, Effexor gave me some side effects too, but they were manageable and passed.
The fact that you're scared just thinking about what happens on higher doses... man, I'd probably be shaking in my boots, but I know there's always a way through it. When the time comes, I'll just taper down slowly and get off it just like I did in the past. Also, there's this little trick when you're coming off Effexor where you slowly taper down while simultaneously introducing Prozac until the Prozac completely replaces the Effexor, then you taper off that. Coming off Prozac isn't nearly as rough because it leaves your system so gradually. That's exactly how I handled it the first time I quit Effexor, and that's how I'll do it again when it's time—shouldn't be an issue.

restlesstrucker15 said:You see, I completely agree with your logic regarding how things should work.
However, I am living proof that reality is different. My primary struggles are anxiety and panic attacks. On Effexor, I felt like I was on speed; my sleep was non-existent, and frankly, it became unbearable, so after two months, we discontinued it. And that was on a mere 30-something mg dose in the morning and evening. The positive aspect was that my anxiety vanished, but that level of stimulation was impossible to handle—much like my experience with Cymbalta, where every third night I would find myself cleaning, washing, and cooking frantically because I had no idea what to do with all that excess energy. We stopped that quickly, even though my psychiatrist insisted it was a mistake because neurologists prescribe it for issues involving neurotransmitters rather than purely psychological ones. Her conclusion was that I absolutely must avoid anything that spikes norepinephrine, even though based on research, I shouldn't have reacted that way to Effexor. But I did.😢

And for those who know I struggle with sleep... I was stunned one day while cleaning the house when I stumbled upon some old notes from my former therapist. She was notorious for her love of pills; honestly, it's a miracle she didn't start handing them out on the street. Looking at those notes—which were from nine years ago—I saw that for sleep, she had me on two Ambien and Xanax 2 mg. So, it is hardly surprising that my current psychiatrist is having such a hard time regulating my sleep patterns. There you have it.

Skickas

I wasn't generalizing; I was just sharing my own experience and how Effexor is designed to function. At the end of the day, every body is different, and you have to treat them as unique cases. Obviously, if a med isn't working or it makes someone feel terrible after a certain amount of time, they need to switch.
Also, it's well-documented that ADs can trigger hypomania or mania in some patients. It seems to me that Effexor, and even Cymbalta (which, by the way, never worked for me), triggered a mild hypomania for you, which explains your late-night cleaning sprees and insomnia. It's a very real possibility.
So yeah, these are just examples of how much we all differ and why we need an individualized approach to treatment.
What I said about Effexor being an excellent AD still stands, but obviously not for everyone, because there's no such thing as a universal "magic pill" that fits us all perfectly. For me, Effexor didn't actually start working until several months in, whereas for someone else, it might kick in after a month. Someone else in my shoes might have given up thinking the drug wasn't working, but I stuck it out, and it paid off.
The 37.5 mg dose that restlesstiger49 is taking—whom I also replied to in another post—is below the standard therapeutic dose, but that doesn't mean it won't cause side effects. What I was trying to get at is that you have to be sure the anxiety being mentioned is actually a side effect before deciding to quit the meds. I dealt with anxiety for a few months, not because of Effexor side effects, but because of the underlying condition itself; it was only after upping my Effexor dose and being patient that the anxiety finally cleared up. I could have easily blamed my anxiety on the Effexor and stopped taking it, which would have been a massive mistake since the medication ended up helping me so much in the end. Side effects often mimic the symptoms of the illness itself, making it incredibly hard to tell what's the disease and what's the drug.
That's the huge hurdle when you're hunting for that one specific medication that actually "clicks" for you.

restlesstiger49 said:So, I’ve been on Effexor for about five months now (taking 35.7mg in the morning). What makes this one unique compared to other antidepressants is that it seems to have a much shorter half-life—around 10 hours, if my memory serves me right. Over the last week, I've been dealing with this wave of anxiety right when I wake up; it hits hard, then slowly tapers off, especially about an hour after I take my dose. On top of that, even though I'm getting a solid 7 to 8 hours of sleep, I still feel completely wiped out and exhausted. I suspect the anxiety might be linked to that shorter half-life. I'm curious to know if anyone else taking Effexor, or antidepressants in general, has dealt with similar symptoms.
Thanks!!

Not me. Honestly, the dose you're taking is so tiny that I'm almost certain it isn't even the Effexor causing this. You're basically below a therapeutic dose at that point. I'm on more than double—actually, five times—your dose and I don't have any side effects. I had them when I first started, but they're gone now. What you're describing might actually just be symptoms of your underlying condition masquerading as medication side effects. Let's be real, we all love to blame our meds for everything that goes wrong, even when it's not the cause. Plus, since illness symptoms and side effects often look identical, it's hard to tell them apart. Usually, we just jump to blaming the pill because it's easier.
By the way, Effexor at lower doses (up to 150 mg) acts like an SSRI, but once you go above 150 mg, it kicks in differently and starts acting like an SNRI. That's the part people don't get, so they end up making up all these wild theories about it. Sometimes you need a lower dose to hit specific targets, and sometimes you need a higher one to engage other receptors. It's really not that deep. Don't stress too much about Effexor; it's a great AD, but if it's just not working for you, why suffer? Just switch it.

David Lopez97 said:I’m feeling so incredibly depressed and low right now—it’s actually hard to put into words how heavy this feels...

I just need something to get me through the next few hours, because my head is spinning with a million different thoughts and I feel like I’m genuinely losing my mind.

I honestly just need something to take the edge off, something to numb the noise so I can finally drift off and sleep...

Look, nobody on this board can—or should—be telling you what to take. Honestly, the smartest move you can make is to go see a psychiatrist and get some actual therapy tailored to what you're going through. You should probably do that ASAP because from where I'm sitting, things look pretty heavy...

shadowfox75 said:I didn't call her. I'm going to wait until my appointment on February 10th and see how things go. I take Helix to help when the symptoms get intense. We'll see, but until then, expect me to bug you all with questions. :-D

Hang in there, man, I honestly think it'll be worth the wait. It took me forever to finally get my Valtrex working right after my Prozac stopped doing anything for me after ten years on it.
In my opinion, for those of us dealing with postpartum depression or anxiety who have been stuck on meds for years, it takes way longer for a new antidepressant to actually kick in.
Your body basically needs time to flush out the old stuff before the new stuff can even start working. After I finished Prozac, I tried pretty much every antidepressant under the sun and none of them did squat, so my psychiatrist just left me on Valtrex, even though it felt like nothing was happening even after three months. Switching therapies just wasn't worth it anymore because I had to go through that whole hellish cycle every single time, and I was just too exhausted to deal with more new side effects.
It’s been six months now, and I’m finally feeling okay. My doctor and I just stayed the course, slowly bumping up the dose and waiting, waiting, waiting...
It sucks, there's no other way to put it, but when you don't have any other options, you just have to suck it up and be patient.
I really hope things move faster for you, but I just wanted to say this so you don't lose hope if you don't feel better in a few weeks. Sometimes you just have to play the long game.

copperpuma62 said:Hey. I've been on 150mg of Velax for 3 weeks. Before that, I was on 37.5mg for 2 weeks, then 75mg for 2 weeks. The worst part is the constant stomach pain, nausea, and this gross taste in my mouth I never had before. Did you deal with that? And how long did it take before you felt it actually working?? Thanks.

I didn't get the stomach pains, but man, that nausea was brutal. It takes some serious time for all those side effects to settle down; it’s definitely not an overnight fix, but from what I've seen, it's worth sticking it out because it really does help in the end.
It took me forever for the Effexor to actually kick in, though honestly, saying it "starts working" is kind of a stretch because the drug triggers these biological processes that need a ton of time just to stabilize. Like, technically it's working the second you swallow it, but you won't feel the actual impact right away. I went through hell for a few months before I could finally say things were leveling out. In the beginning, the progress is tiny—almost invisible—and you might not even notice a positive shift yourself because you still feel like absolute crap subjectively. For me, everything moved incredibly slowly, but that’s not a rule for everyone. You might feel the effects way sooner; usually, you should start seeing real movement after about a month. Just saying, it took much longer for me, and I don't regret being patient and not tossing the meds out the window, because the effect did eventually show up. Those side effects should pass relatively quickly, so just hang in there for another week or two...

restlesstiger49 said:I really hope this isn't a permanent issue, because if it is, I think I'm going to have to jump ship from Velax. I can't even manage to write a single post without making mistakes; I'm constantly hitting the wrong keys. It's actually getting a bit scary... 😲

Look, I take Velax, and honestly, I'm on a way higher dose than most people in here, yet I'm not dealing with any side effects right now—even though I definitely had some when I first started this AD. Since I deal with bipolar disorder, I've been on antidepressants for years. What I can tell you for sure is that these ADs have helped me, and they continue to help, rather than causing some massive side effects that would force me to quit.
To cut to the chase, I've got plenty of long-term experience with ADs, and I really don't think what's happening to you is from the Velax. And even if it is—which, honestly, I highly doubt—the damage probably isn't permanent. Are you taking anything else along with the Velax? If not, did you recently stop taking something else, and how long have you actually been on the Velax?
Anyway, people tend to automatically blame their meds for every little thing that happens to them, even when that's usually not the case, but I totally get why you're freaked out and unsure. You just have to weigh the potential downsides against the benefits the medication provides. My own experiences have been mostly positive, even though I've obviously had to go through my own rough patch trying to find the right therapy every time a new depressive episode hits. If the med is working for you, trust it and trust that it's helping you get better; don't go hunting for negatives, because you're just hurting yourself at that point.
I'll say it again: I don't believe those symptoms you described are being caused by Velax, but hey, that's for your doctor to decide. I don't know your specific diagnosis, so those symptoms could easily be part of the underlying condition you're treating. Honestly, I'd say those symptoms are more likely to be caused by long-term use of an anti-anxiety med (if you're on one) than by the Velax.