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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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Just to let you know...I think working is the best thing. It keeps you busy and your mind off Yourself! If you don't taper too fast, hopefully you won't be too anxious and work will help. Exercise also helps. Since I am feeling better (90 percent better than the hell days) I am hoping to get back to work some. I still have bad days...but I'm more hopeful now.

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dewi-s | @dewisoraya | Jun 8 2:36am

Hi there!

I've just typed a response but lost if after refreshing the page 🙁 I just want to quickly thank you for your advice and I'll respond later again :)!

All the best!

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dewi-s | @dewisoraya | Jun 8 12:34pm

Hi there!

Sorry to hear that you are experiencing all these symptoms 🙁 I commend you for continuing to taper and I hope you feel better soon!

In an older comment someone also mentioned diarrhea as a result of an antidepressant so you might be right that the Paxil is causing it. I think they considered taking medication for it...

Dang it's not okay for your doctor to not warn you about withdrawal symptoms 🙁
It also pains me to hear when (mental) health care systems are "overburdened" in other countries too (I'm not sure if I'm using the right word here, but I mean when there are too little professionals available to the many people that need help, causing these waiting lists. ) So I am glad to hear that you finally have a therapist after waiting for so long!

Having a connection with and talking to the right person about it can sometimes do wonders. That being said, thank you for sharing your story and advice!! You're absolutely right about not needing to be in a rush.

It's funny since I'm currently on a slower tapering plan then the first doctor suggested, so I automatically thought this would be "slow enough". But my body and brain agree with you that the adjustment feels to fast, so I will slow down the tapering plan 🙂

I hope this next taper goes a bit more smoothly for you and you have kind people around you too support you (in any way possible 🙂 )
All the best!

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