Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

@brightwings you may wish to consider prefacing posts that include references to sexual acts with "TRIGGER WARNING/SEXUAL". It would be helpful for me and perhaps others.
Hoping you get the rest you need!

We have a place all lined up. Not a part of where she is living now, but literally right across the parking lot! Now we have to convince mom it’s the best place. I can tell she’s trying and even trying to do what we, her children want, to make US happy. There’s a big part of her still there. But she needs a boost. This morning we went to her place to pick her up for church. This morning she said she didn’t want to go, but with our encouragement, she’s enjoying her Easter with family! All she needs is a boost. I’m hoping the new place will help her. (And I’m happy she’s still clean from yesterday, ha ha!)

Sigh. And another big sigh.

Thanks, all, for listening.

@sandij
Thank you. I don't usually write things like this.
I will Definately keep that in mind.
I don't want to re-traumatize anyone. Much appreciated. Bright Wings

Its me again. The one would was so bold as to think I could do this cold turkey. After being very sick, angry and crying uncontrollably I thought I would try what all the professionals recommend and go off it gradually. Its just hard for me feeling like I am not in control but then I was told I am. In control of how I manage this. I respect all of the comments here and humbly ask for any help on managing my symptoms. Brain fog. Nausea. Weariness. Emotional roller coaster. 😥🥴🙂

Thank you for having great days on purpose! Yesterday was a ton of crying. Today I’m going to keep busy! Visiting poor old mom since yesterday. She in no way wants to move to this very expensive assisted living place. Ha! How cliche!

Sigh. So, Last night I did her toes, hands, shower, hair, vacuum, mopped (wet swifter) and 6 tubs of laundry. Now she’s my mother!

Yeah, I don’t have to, but I can’t deal when she’s dirty and a wreck. Plus she says she feels better. She
Oughta!

But I feel better too knowing that the pee on her bathroom rug has been washed!

For everything there is a season!

Have good days on purpose everyone!

@korntveds it's ok, you are going to be ok. The best thing to keep in mind is that this will pass, you will have good days and bad days but you will not die over it. Benadryl, ibuprofen, vitamin D, omega 3, water, rest, find a distraction (youtube, tv). Force yourself if you have to, to go outside for a minute. Epsom salts in your bath. CBD oil. Give yourself permission to experience withdrawal without guilt. Remember there are tons of people who have done this before you, and many more who will do it after you. No matter how hard it gets. This pill will NOT defeat you! We are always here for your support. Sending lots of healing your way.

@sandinlj Thank you for your kind words and the reminder Im not alone in this!! I will take the tips too!! Thank you!! What a great gift this forum is!

@brightwings thank you! Some days I'm very sensitized, as Claire Weekes describes it, and am becoming more aware it seems, as this process continues.

@korntveds we are all in this together, and it truly is a gift to know we are not alone. Much of handling withdrawal is trial and error as well, although there are many great suggestions, sometimes you may wonder if anything is working at all! Recovery is a wiley beast at times! Hang in there.