Posted by dreamer on March 15, 2001, at 8:37:57
In reply to strange happy withdrawal, posted by sar on March 14, 2001, at 18:14:59
> Hi. I've been debating whether or not to post on this because I think it's pretty crazy myself, but I'm curious if anyone has had a similar experience.
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> I was on 75 mg Effexor XR for a month; I ran out of my free samples and have decided not to get anymore because it really didn't do that much for me, except make me a bit numb, mess up my sleep pattern a little, and have occassional muscle spasms.
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> So I've been off for two days. Last night I could sleep for only 3 hours (normally I sleep 8-10) before waking up feeling incredibly clear and happy. I laughed out loud for the first *genuine* time in a long time, it came so easily and was so infectious that I continued to laugh hard and out loud at things that I'd normally only internally smile at.
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> It was hard to stop! Considering what I've read on this board about others' terrible withdrawal symptoms, I know I'm lucky (so far) and certainly not complaining! My family did think I was a bit loony this morning with all the laughing and antsyness probably because I'm normally pretty sedate and quiet, stereotypical *depressed* person.
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> Has anyone experienced a positive withdrawal? How long did it last?
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> thanks,
> sarYes,youre not alone i also take 75mg xr and if i miss one there reaches a point where i feel REALLY happy euphoric and giggle at anything,is this what they call hypomania? anyway it doesnt last only a few hours then i get irritable.Ijust wish i could be in that state forever.
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