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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Thank you so much! I am a big supporter of acupuncture and it cured my back issues. You are right! I will try it. But I am also feeling, today, as I have in the past, that I am going to give in. It’s almost too exhausting all the stuff I have to go through just to be and feel normal.
My symptoms are the feeling of what I used to call “homesick” in my tummy. Now I know that as anxiety.
I’ve had it most of my life, looking back, and have been a snappy individual - as in always with a quick and sarcastic retort... irritable but funny. So I got by. It made people laugh.
Now I’m not doing so good. Since my dad died I truly don’t see a point in doing a lot of things. Not thinking “S” but definitely wondering what it’s all for.
Thinking of trying Lexipro. Just an easy SSRI to lift my mood. I’m on nothing now, so it won’t interfere with anything. I am truly at a loss and meanwhile it’s a beautiful day and I am, otherwise, healthy. There is truly no reason to feel this way.
And funnily, when it lifts, it just plain lifts. So strange! (But it doesn’t last!)
Just wondering if I should stay off the meds completely and the lifts will continue or throw in the towel.
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@bubbles, girl you certainly have given this a great try.
I hear you asking for advice as to wether you should go back on antidepressants...You are the only one who can answer that.
Remember, I call you bubbles cuz that's the goal....
Back in the day, I called myself Sparkling Susie...why? Cuz I was anything but!!! I was so depressed, many of my parts were depressed.
Fake it till you make it got me a long way...look at me now.
When I introduce myself to folks in this new town, I use Cute Susie...why? Cuz there are lots of Susies but only one me. It helps folks remember my name and makes them smile. Its a win win situation...
No, girl friend, you have to make this decision about medication yourself. We can and will support you what ever you decide.
I hear you about the dizzyness and wonder if it will leave even if you go back on the meds.
Please be sure to address this with Accupuncture. Like ASAP address it with Accupuncture.
Smiling at you, BW
Just my opinion, but I suggest you try Lexapro. I take generic Celexa, which is very similar -- my doc explained the difference between them -- and it has definitely helped a lot.
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The homesick in the tummy feeling started for me as a young child and continues to this day. And like you said, when it lifts, it lifts! No rhyme nor reason. Effexor never took that feeling away.