Posted by jujube on September 21, 2004, at 8:00:51
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal symptoms! » Jiggitykid, posted by Bubblehead on September 20, 2004, at 15:33:45
I'm sorry you have been going through such a tough time. My heart goes out to you. I, too, did not have the most positive experience both on Effexor and going off of it. I have now been 1 week and 5 days off (after weaning off for a period of two weeks). I'm not sure what your experience was like, but for me, after 6 months on Effexor XR (on doses as high as 225 mg), I became an apathetic, lethargic and apprehensive slug (and, in spite of repeatedly telling my doctor this, I was told to continue the Effexor and just get out more and be active). I had already been off work for a number of months because of severe iron deficiency which left me exhausted. On the Effexor, I was beginning not to care if I ever went back to work (this coming from a self-professed workaholic). I have a good job, in a place where I have worked for 15 years (received 5 promotions in total). I even suggested to my boss that I did not want to continue in my management job anymore, but would rather do something less demanding. Thank God he refused my proposition. Anyways, I know that for some people Effexor is a God send, but I am glad I am off it and that, perhaps, I will soon be myself again (a little hyper, but generally enthusiastic, motivated and happy). Thanks for listening, and wishing you all the best as you continue to live Effexor free.
Take good care.
Tamara
> Thank you for saying what you did. Honestly, if I did not find this board while going through this Terrible withdrawl; I would be in the mental hospital. I really feel like I'm going crazy. I didn't quit cold turkey but I was on a high dose of 450mg. The weird "whoossh" sound (as others have called it) is really getting me. And then you add the body surges, the dizziness, the bad dreams, the shakeing, the increased depressive thoughts....anyway, you know what I mean, the list could go on and on. Yesterday, was my worst. I wanted to just end it to excape the maddening mental pain not to mention the physical aching; but I held on and made it through. I almost even took some of the Effexor in hopes of finding relief. My husbands laughs today about it, but I was actually bribing him to try and get some of the meds. I can't wait until this is all over. It makes me so upset at how mis-informed we were. Again, thank you for replying. It is great to have this board for help.
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