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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Wow, I didn’t think there was that many ppl who have been on anti depressants for so long. That fact that I’ve been on for that long makes me feel alone and wondering if I’ll ever recover or be able to live without them.. I too, have been weaning myself off of Effexor, although I’ve been on many Different anti depressants. Personally I want to get off because I feel like it’s marking me worse.. creating mood drops and keeping my perception surreal... I also get anxiety for no apparent reason. (Pretty good at this as I have ocd, I got pretty good at picking off my triggers over the years..)..is this crazy? Can I ask what is your reason for wanting to quit? Or anyone for that matter? What’s your reasons to quit? I’d be interested in hearing from anyone but especially those who have been on for more than 10years..
Thanks so much
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Oh! I started on zoloft for a few months, then Effexor for the best part of 20 years! Then weened off now back on zoloft. And nope, don’t feel like myself yet, but I am also suffering from vertigo currently... so that’s a whole other ball of wax!
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I have recently found a joy in my spiritual growth that I have never felt. I want to experience life as myself with no chemicals to change who I am or who I am becoming. I have a growing personal relationship with Christ and I find that for a long time I have given to much control to mankind and medication to solving my life’s problems. I am a recently retired RN. Most people would be surprised at the number of medical professionals are on antidepressants. It’s so easy to go into a Drs office with problems that are never discovered, but only symptoms which are controlled or covered up with a pill. For the first time in my adult life I am working on myself. This has been very difficult, but I am determined to see it through. Please don’t think that I believe that medication is not a good solution to mental health issues. For me, I just want to find out who I am after all of these years of taking a drug that has a direct effect on my brain chemicals. I hope you can find some inspiration from my story. I understand how you feel when you say your perception is surreal.