Posted by cicciopsych on January 21, 2004, at 13:57:59
In reply to discontinuing Effexor, posted by Katies1 on January 21, 2004, at 13:16:02
Hi Katies1. I can relate entirely to your wish to discontinue your use of Effexor. I too did a gradual step down from 75mg every day to once every other day and beyond. I am now on day five without anything and fully experiencing the withdrawal effects of which you had spoken. The nauseau seems to be the worst, though I seem to have an almost transparent feeling the moment I get up to walk out of my office; almost as though I am not fully conscious. I truly pray that with the conclusion of this week some of the symptoms will subside and I will again be able to feel normal.
I actually began taking Effexor a bit over a year ago when I finally got up the nerve to tell someone about the eating disorders and depression that had been running my life for two years. I just got married four months ago and to be honest my wife is better support and help than the medicine ever has been. I myself am a psychologist, so I know a good bit about what to expect; somehow it is always a bit different when you are experiencing it yourself though.
I think the biggest encouragement I recieved from your post came in the final line when you said, 'I know God will get me through.' In all truth, with that knowledge and faith, you are already well ahead of the crowd. These disorders are no more than challenges that God has given us so that we might lean more heavily upon Him for support. I will be adding you to my prayers tonight. Keep that faith, stay strong, and remember that you are in control of your destiny. Blessings and regards.
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