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@lukekee

Everything you have written sounds just like me. I am sitting at work right now just waiting till I can go home and lay down. I have zero interest in anything. Sex is a thing of the past, unfortunately for my husband. I am about to be a grandmother and want to be excited, I really do, but I feel I am a disappointment to my daughter because I just can't seem to be all gaga over baby stuff. I try to fake it as much as I can but I am miserable. Also, going through menopause so this is a double whammy for me. God, I just pray I get through this soon.
Weird thing is I was only on 75 mg for 3 months so I just can't see how it can still be from the Effexor but everything I read on here sounds just like me. I tapered myself for about 2 weeks then just quit and it has been a month since I just quit. How long till it is over? I am so tired I can barely sit here and type this. Also, my taste is so off; nothing tastes right.

I hope you can find a way to taper because I don't think going cold turkey is safe for your body or mind.

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I believe you are going through a deep depression and part of it is because of Menopause. I went through hell with my depression and anxiety when I went through Menopause. It lasts a number of years too. I did feel better for a while after it was over, but it didn't take me long to get back to feeling the way I do now. We all are in this together and we may help each other a lot just by being honest about ourselves.