Posted by MSR on December 28, 2003, at 18:23:14
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal symptoms!, posted by Cetacea on December 28, 2003, at 9:13:05
I just found this website and I have found it very educational. I have only been on Effexor for about 6 months. I started the medication as I was going through a divorce and now feel like I do not want to be dependent on antidepressant medication. So, I stopped taking them "cold-turkey" 5 days ago and I have been having awful withdrawal symptoms. I have never slept so much in my life. I can sleep for 14 hours, wake up for 2, then take a nap for 3 more. I have also experienced the strange dreams, but mostly just complete lack of energy. While on the medication, I gained weight which made me feel more depressed. Now, with the irregular heartbeat and dizziness, I feel like I can hardly even walk up the stairs. I'm only 25 years old! I feel so weak and nausious (sp?). I am going on a cruise in 6 days and can't decide now if I should start taking the medicine again so I will feel better, or just stick it out a little longer. I've made it 5 days and certainly don't want to go through this again. But, I also don't want to be suffering these symptoms on my much-needed vacation. By the time I leave for my trip it will be 11 days. Do you think I will feel better by then? Thanks for any advice.
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