I was on Effexor XR for just about 5 - 6 years. I got off of the medication just about 2 years ago.?

Question

I've noticed that I'm not the same person anymore. I don't laugh as much as I used to and feel fake in the outside. I have also noticed that I can't think clearly anymore. For example, when someone is talking to me, I'm paying listening but my mind is cloudy and feels like I'm not even paying attention no matter how hard I try. I can't read a book and concentrate on it without my mind going cloudy on me or get easily distracted. My memory is terrible as well now. I have no energy at all, all I want to do is sleep and not do anything. I'm always moody too.

Could this all be all from the medication that I left 2 years ago? Or have I developed another disorder. Please help!

Answer 1

It's not from the med, I can tell you that. But what it sounds like to me is classic depression. Every single symptom. You may be having a relapse of symptoms (depending on what you're diagnosed with). But memory, cognitive, attention problems, lethargy and  excessive sleepiness - that's all depression right there. I'd get back in touch with your psychiatrist and get his/her opinion on how to address things. At the very least some therapy might be in order.

Answer 2

If your mind is cloudy, your concentration is reduced and you are lacking in energy and vitality I suggest that you see a medical practitioner as soon as possible.  It may be that youre having some sort of relapse or that there is something else that needs to be seen to immediately.

Good luck.

EDIT:  Im having very similar problems, it is effecting my job performance and I will be seeing a doctor on Saturday about it.