I, too, am suffering from extreme fatigue. I am now about 6 months out from the time I started weaning off of the Effexor. I am also experiencing severe gastric problems and have seen a gastroenterologist. He did blood work to check my adrenal and thyroid function and those both came back "normal". I lost my son 6 years ago to PTSD related suicide and I know that grief plays a HUGE role in my problems. Grief, depression and continued anxiety over losing my son are a certain cause of fatigue. I am divorced and live alone, am retired and just can't seem to find my purpose in this world. I live in Ohio and the weather has been unrelenting this winter. Cold and dreary which also adds to my depression. I am trying to eat healthier, eliminating sugar and processed foods. I don't eat red meat either. Actually, my appetite is almost nonexistent and have lost 30 lbs since January when the REAL side effects of the withdrawal hit me like a ton of bricks. From what I have read, it can take 6 months to a year to be totally free from the effects of withdrawal. I am hoping once the weather breaks, I can get out and ride my bike and walk. I am 60 years old and feel like I have a lot of life to live but dealing with the chronic fatigue is truly making me wonder how much longer I can go on. I have no motivation to do anything and rarely leave my home. I saw someone shared a post about CDB oil and I ordered the drops online today. I'm at my wit's end and will try anything at this point....I wish you the best....I guess the only thing we can do at this point is be patient, continue eating healthily and getting exercise which is a natural seratonin booster. God, I wish I could get my life back....

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