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My XXBF (who may soon be my XXXBF given my mood) is so vehemently against anything that involves psychoactive drugs -- thinks everything can be addressed with gumption and vitamins....this for a guy who smoked a lot of weed in the 70s.

Do what you can with the taper. I held at 37.5mg for three weeks because of the unpleasant feelings....I am off entirely for 2 weeks...still sweaty and really irritable...but it's done....on to something new (if my therapist and psychiatrist can decide between them which combination will give me support going forward and what it is that really needs to be treated).

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Well the beautiful thing about your soon to be x is that he doesn’t have to deal with psychoactive drugs. He might celebrate that fact and let you decide what is best for you. You can always just tell him that his advice is unsolicited. Anytime he brings it up in any way, shape or form just hold up your hand and say...ah ah Unsolicited.

It might infuriate him but be immensely satisfying for you.

On day 5...felt like i was gonna die the zaps wee so bad..caused solely by moving my eyes... Upset stomach,sweats, my hearing is all jacked up maybe damaged?...Worst part is I've been to ER last week and called them today and they said there is nothing they can do...like ok so im just suppose to die or keep taking this poison which was prescribed to me by one of your fellow doctors...smh...im staying strong and resolute...this stuff has ruined my life...

Thank you for your response. Glad you are off. Sorry symptoms still continue. Discussing makes me feel more normal and not such a failure from my guy who also smoked a lot of weed still does. This is his cure all. “He knows best you know”
I slept alot yesterday. sleeping helps until i get up that is. Brain zaps started immediately. Ugh here we go. I feel in somewhat good spirits (considering) cleaning a lot seems to help. Suposed to be Beautiful day today. Need to walk dog and work outside today. Fresh air should help.
Seeing my grandaughter always helps need to plan forthat tomorrow. One day at a time as Joe Walsh sings...