Hi all, I’ve been on Effexor for a bit over a year now. It’s definitely been the most effective one for me for my GAD and situational anxiety. I’ve been on 112.5mg for most of that time, tapering up from 37.5-> 75 -> 112.5mg. Also have ADHD.
There’s been a shortage of Ritalin and other ADHD meds for months now and I’ve begun to notice anxiety creeping in and have definitely been depressed for the better part of 4 months now. I know part of it has to do with not having my ADHD medicated and also that this world is making everyone anxious and depressed.
Psychiatrist wants me to up my Effexor dose to 150mg to help the depression and have the norepinephrine kick in to possibly help my poor Ritalin starved brain.
What were your experiences with this particular jump (112.5mg to 150mg) or any other increases you had to deal with depression? I’m terrified to go back into possible panic attack land or have the anxiety increase because of the norepinephrine kicking in. I also know I have to do something (I exercise regularly and take my vitamins and magnesium supplements) because laying on the couch ain’t it. Also curious for those with ADHD or on the spectrum if a particular dose had any effect there? Positive or negative is fine, just need some feedback.
Thanks, community 🙏❤️