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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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I've been waking up crying lately too. After having horrible nightmares. I'm down to about 66 mg of effexor daily. I cancel almost all of my appointments if I have them, and I can barely drag myself into the other room, where I teach online for just an hour or two a day, to out in a happy face. I used to be able to do three or four hours. I hurt all the time, maybe because of the fibro? I do better when I stay on my supplement regime but I'm too stubborn sometimes to want to take anything. I'm also really cold all the time. I dont know what's going on but I had a lesion detected on my liver and now I'm waiting for test results and automatically thinking a slow painful death would be fitting for me. I've caused a lot of trouble and pain for others. Karma I guess. It's not a good day today. Hang in there everyonr.
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You need to hang in there, too!
Don't assume the worse is wrong.
Please let us know when you have the test results.
Wishing you peace of mind!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
@sandij
I have been where you are today...nightmares suck and they are caused by the withdrawal.
This too shall pass....that is what I kept telling myself.....
Smiling at you cuz I know its too hard to smile today. Bright Wings
@sandij
How old are you. If I might ask.
My brain keeps dinging at me to share I had a stroke during one of those night mares. Yes, I completely recovered from it except for a lot of missing brain cells.
Have you thought about taking a baby aspirin before you sleep?
Also, I was told about red clover tea. I use it daily, it calms me and helps remove heavy metals. Remember, I was poisoned by pesticides in Sept and October.
Now, this tea supplies us ladies with an estrogen like substance. I had a total hysterectomy at 40 something. So this tea gives me something I have been missing, helps me sleep too.
This tea is NOT for men or folks with cancer....
Sandi, Hang in there. You are not alone. We are here for you, good day or not!
I know you mentioned you were at 66mg. How fast are you dropping?
Concerned, Bright Wings
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Ya know what? As hard as it is and as numb as I feel, I DO try and drag myself out. Even if only for a couple hours. Then, within those couple hours, maybe I will say hi to someone who will be kind to me. It’s worth it.
Not sure I believe in Karma. I believe everyone is human, however. Go easy on yourself. It’s a strange time we’re in if you ask me. I mean, being on this forum is like having multiple pen pals!
Again, hang in there. Heal as best as you can from within. I’m learning that’s all we have.