I was on Effexor 3 years ago, I was really stressed out on my health, last year I took myself off of them.?

Question:

Now this past month, things seem like they are starting to come back, not happy, (not that I was ever extremely happy either) but I am not myself,want to cry alot, then I keep going thru anixety, and I don't have to be thinking of any one thing, I don't really think I am that stressed but I can't figure this out, I really don't want to go back on anti-depressants, they made me gain weight, which I still can't loose, I went to GNC and they seem to think taking vitamins, flaxseed, will help and I can't see a difference on being on them 3 weeks, is there anything that works naturally or any ideas please..My mom thinks it hormones, I just turned 40 could it be that. what can I do to feel normal again...Thanks

Answers:
St Johns Wort may be very helpful to you...it takes a few weeks to work, but, in some countries they don't prescribe anti-depressants because the side effects are horrible and this vitamin does the same thing without adverse side effects..in the US drug companies put out a lot of money to make people think that drugs are the only way...
Also relicore wich is a little more expensive, actually works well to reduce stress and axiety...for belly fat, not so much...but, my daughter calls them my good mood pills...when I quit smoking she could tell if I took them!

Just remember to check with an expert on vitamins as well, they can have side effects and interactions with other medications and each other.

You should have your thyroid checked for the weight issue...it's very common to need hormones.

Try sunshine! I feel alot better after being outside at least 45 mins to an hour a day. Vitamins will help as well.

Good luck and God bless.

I used to be on Effexor and it literally made me go crazy. I am now on Manerix (an anti-anxiety medication) and things seem to be better (but I had a bit of trouble finding the right dose for me at first though) and it is not supposed to make you gain weight. It might be worth it to mention to your doctor.

I was on Effexor for about a year and now I'm on welbutrin. i have heard that St. Johns Wort is a natural pick me up. My boss always takes i and hes as happy go lucky as they come. I sincerely wish you luck. i was a suicidal depressive person so I can somewhat sympathize.

I was on Effexor 3 years ago, I was really stressed out on my health, last year I took myself off of them.?

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