← Return to Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Discussion
Comment receiving replies
@notaround

Happy to say that yesterday I didn't get super sleepy (it was more like I got a dose of sleeping pills than just being tired) within a few hours of waking up like I have been for the past few weeks.

I can't seem to get to sleep tonight, but I'm still going to count this as progress. Only had a nap after work instead of also taking one during my break. I'm happy to not be sleeping away my entire life, which is a good sign I'm not in the throes of an episode.
Wish I could say I did something in particular but I think it was a matter of patience. I slept whenever I was very sleepy - maybe that helped? At first I tried to fight it and stay awake but that resulted in falling asleep sitting up which was a pain. I'm down to 75mg a day and seem to be holding stable as far as major problems.

I'm glad there are people who understand this incredibly specific kind of hell. Supporting each other makes it more bearable.

Jump to this post


Replies to "Happy to say that yesterday I didn't get super sleepy (it was more like I got..."

I celebrated too soon. Was out cold just now for 2.5 hours. So much for being a functional person. Knowing that there isn't really anything I can do about it makes me feel only slightly less guilty. I'm debating resigning from my job - no employer wants someone like me and I feel morally compelled to limit the damage I do via lowered productivity. There are plenty of people who can do my job that aren't randomly falling asleep and struggling enough to let it effect work. But I really can't afford to.

Slept despite tea in me and through my alarm and several missed calls.