Dear friend. My story is different but basically have suffered withdrawal symptoms from Effexor myself. I went from 150 mg 5-6 years ago to 75 then to 37.5 for over a year before I weened myself off over a 3 -4 week period. I have felt drained physically and have fought depression for up to four months. I’m six months into the withdrawals and finally realize the fatigue and physical weakness is subsiding. BTW, I also fought the dizziness for several months. It hasn’t been any fun but I’m finally realizing my quality of life is improving. I have other physical maladies which have hindered me from being as active as I like to be, which added to my plight, but I’m also getting a better understanding of how to deal with them at the same time. I had quadruple bypass surgery in April of 2022. Very successful surgery with fast overal recovery time. I blew through the cardio rehab. But at my post op visit after surgery the attending told me my right lung was not working as a result of phrenic nerve damage resulting in my diaphragm not working. I feel it was by Gods grace that I didn’t kill my self by the way I worked prior to the operation. I’m seeking “ His “ wisdom now on what to do about this. I just started physical therapy which offers me hope of improving my lung capacity. In the process I’m beginning to have “ brighter” days. I’m trying now to see a thoracic surgeon to get an evaluation to see what options I have. I’m thankful I quit the Effexor and believe you will “ come out the woods” even as I have. Jesus said He came that we might have life and have it more abundantly John 10:10
I believe He still heals and Luke 1:37 says with God, all things are possible. I feel like I’m on the right road and believe you are too. Psalm 55:22 says cast thy burdens on the Lord and He shall sustain thee. My prayer for you in 2024 is this. Above all things that you will prosper, and be in health, even as your soul prospers. That’s 3 John vs2 in the KJV Bible. “ I also use the New Living Translation Bible.
Just hang in there. Psalm 121 keep looking up. 😀