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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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I, too, have been on Effexor for over twelve years. My question to you, did you have problems concentrating, did you have a Don’t Care Attitude and was it very hard for you to get motivated and enjoy life before coming off? I have an appointment with my mental health doctor next week. We talked about me coming off and maybe trying Trintellix at my last appointment.
I so want my life back. I’m taking Effexor, Buspar and Wellbutrin and more depressed than ever.
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This describes EXACTLY how I have felt on Effexor. I kept thinking it was the depression, and doctors would add other medications, or switch me to different ones, but nothing changed. I kept thinking back to before I was on anything (I was originally prescribed Paxil at 19 years old for social anxiety) and realized that even though it made me anxious, I was at least able to get things done and previously, and remember things. I'm still struggling with the depression and anxiety of withdrawal, but it's so nice to read that I'm not the only one who feels as though the medication sapped their zest for life!