Does anyone on effexor have suicidal thoughts that come out of nowhere?!


Question:

Does anyone on effexor have suicidal thoughts that come out of nowhere?

This is getting to be a recurring problem for me. I am not suicidal, but there are times when it seems the only answer for a brief amount of time. Its like my mind gets taken over with the thoughts. Even in my dreaming states, it is there, and it is very disturbing to me. I sleepwalk, sleeptalk, sleepeat, and can do just about anything while sleeping. The other night I woke up in the kitchen with an open bottle of medication in my hand, like I was going to take it, but I woke up. We are doing our best to hide stuff from me that could hurt me, but I think this is from an over load of medications and my doc is on vacation for the rest of the month. I don't really want to be labeled suicidal, because awake and alert, I realize what a stupid thing that is. I like my life. I am just overwhelmed with this intrusive thoughts.What can I do?

Additional Details

2 days ago
I have been sleepwalking for years. I have total conversations with (awake)people while I am asleep, and have tried cooking, walking the dog outside, have eaten, done dishes, and just walk around looking at stuff, turning lights on and off, etc We have installed good locks on all the exterior doors and have tried to get all the medications and sharp stuff out of my way at night.


Answers:

Yes, and it is a risk listed on the side effects. If you are experiencing this please talk to your psychiatrist immediately so that he/she can adjust your medication. If the Effexor is causing this effect, then they will need to put you on another medication. From someone that has been through it.




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