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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
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Hi, @ksad - that sounds like your taper has been very tough but not at all unbelievable, with the stories many other members have shared of their venlafaxine (Effexor) tapers and how challenging they can be with multiple side effects.
As you seem to be grieving not being able to teach junior high as usual at this point while you are feeling ill from the taper, I thought I'd introduce you to a member who likely can relate to the loss (albeit temporary, for you) of a teaching career, @retiredteacher.
Have you discussed your fears about the next 37.5 drop with your doctor?
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Hello. Still finding my way around all the replies to my first post yesterday. I will tell the dr my fears about the next taper, yes. Now that I know what’s happening it might be easier. There is no other way to deal with this except keep going. Reading more, here, tells me this is going to take much longer than I thought and the threat of crashing again is always there. Do the people who have easier times just not join discussions like this or do they not exist?