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To One and All: I can’t actually feel your pain but I certainly understand and am compassionate to you and here’s why. I know from experience that depression is the pits – literally in a dark, deep pit. I had a nervous breakdown, even catatonic, and numerous meds could not bring me out until the Drs. said my only chance was shock treatments (15 of them) Then 12 years later another breakdown (probably because I refused any meds) and 12 more shock treatments. I was finally diagnosed with Bipolar II which is basically all depression all the time. I was prescribed Lithobid (name brand of Lithium) and after a severe concussion that has left me unable to sleep, I was also prescribed Seroquel. For me it is a Godsend and allows me to get a great night’s sleep. I believe I’ve said this in the past but all meds do not act the same on all people and some that are good for some have bad reactions on another. So I also think it is dangerous to claim that any med is dangerous across the board. I have noticed so many of you adjusting your dose up or down or stopping without checking with your Doctor. Please, please know that is a dangerous practice especially with antidepressants! I have found that it is helpful for me and the doctor to make a list of all the things that are going on, side effects, etc. I just hand it to him and I don’t forget anything and I make sure he covers everything. Most important is that God loves you and wants to see you well. If HE can cure me from out of the dregs then I know He can do it for you. Isaiah 41:10 says: “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.” Keep looking up to His Light and never, ever give up. With all my love, Sharon

Quite a few folks on this thread tried to quit Effexor more than once. If this time is not possible for you, you can try again later. You learned some things and there's a lot of good info here. Take care.

So hard to find the one that might help. I have to say Efexor got me out of that black hole and l am tapering off after about 11 years. Not sure if is going to go well. I am very teary at the moment but l have a son who is at an all time low at the moment so it isn't the best time to do it.
Very sad to see him suffering.