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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

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@evamaree

I am 20. I was really hoping to hear that haha! I keep telling myself that my brain is just trying to readjust, but it begins to feel like an excuse after a while.. I have tried all the tea. I have tried vitamins and exercise, yoga, etc... I just want to be normal. I don't want that dependency.. I have no children. I got married in March last year. These should be the best times of my life, which they really feel like the worst...

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Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Feb 18, 2020

What state?

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secretwhitepop | @secretwhitepop | Feb 18, 2020

Maybe you could ask your doctor for a bridge like zoloft or Paxil. When I finally got myself completely off Effexor, I stuck it out for 6 months. After which I was just crying too much and too agitated. I’m on seroquel at night and after a week of that am on zoloft during the day. I’m trying to ween off seroquel but I feel some anxiety creeping back. (So I’m going to stick with the 25 mgs).

I had been in Effexor for over 20 years and did quite well, but since I’m through menopause I though well, maybe I’ll be ok without. 🙂

You’re only 20. Take a bit more time weening if you’re able. No need for you or your new husband to add stress and depression to your union!

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