Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

@farmboy
Exercising can be helpful in combating depression as can visiting a friend or going to lunch with someone. Sunshine is also beneficial. If you have a dog maybe take it for a walk or go with a friend. The point is to do something, anything. Do some chores around the house, provided you enjoy that sort of thing, lol, go to a movie, read a book. Do anything you enjoy or brings you pleasure.
Good luck,
Jake

Thankyou Jake. It's been getting worse all day. Sick as dog. Went out to my shop to work on my semi in hopes I was getting better since going back on the effexor. Not so tired, depressed and sick. Could it be the side effects of going back on effexor? I know I wany life back. This is been a rollercoaster ride.

Thankyou Jake. It's been getting worse all day. Sick as dog. Went out to my shop to work on my semi in hopes I was getting better since going back on the effexor. Not so tired, depressed and sick. Could it be the side effects of going back on effexor? I know I wany life back. This is been a rollercoaster ride.

Thankyou Jake. It's been getting worse all day. Sick as dog. Went out to my shop to work on my semi in hopes I was getting better since going back on the effexor. Not so tired, depressed and sick. Could it be the side effects of going back on effexor? I know I wany life back. This is been a rollercoaster ride.

I hear you and I understand. Wanna know what I did today? I am fortunate enough to be able to work from home a couple days per week and I moved my desk straight in front of a window. Sunshine! Exercise! Eat minimal sugars and get decent rest. Depression and anxiety are real, but keep up the good fight. Incidentally, since it seems you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, dig in some soil. With your hands! I remember reading somewhere that there’s mood lifting qualities in touching dirt! Ha! But look, I hope knowing you’re not alone helps if only just a little. Yesterday was a bad day. I could cry if the wind blew. Today was pretty good, but I still broke down. Hoping for a better tomorrow. For us both!

@farmboy
Hi
Effexor can cause drowsiness but if your taking other medication for pain, sleep, muscle relaxants, allergies, seizures etc, they can intensify the sedative effect. Also, Effexor can raise blood pressure as can coffee so you may want to keep an eye on that.
Jake

(I am not allowed to post urls, sorry. Please google soil and depression)

This is just one article of many about the Seratonin releasing qualities of soil. Sounds perfect for farm boy 🙂

Oh, and I forgot, meditation. Be it true meditation or merely saying prayers while digging in soil. Try this for at least 20 minutes per day, everyday. It changes your brain chemistry and truly helps.

I would go play in the dirt but the dirt is frozen here in Iowa. I've stayed in the shop as long as possible today. I try to stay busy. I hope you have a great day tomorrow.

I’m in Delaware and, thankfully, spring is springing! I crossed through Iowa once and it’s beautiful! I hope spring comes soon!

I would go play in the dirt but the dirt is frozen here in Iowa. I've stayed in the shop as long as possible today. I try to stay busy. I hope you have a great day tomorrow.