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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Nov 11 7:38am | Replies (6363)Comment receiving replies
I had one tablet a few weeks ago and my anxiety was high and I felt it made it worse. I was told by mental health not to go back in it to it calmed down as effexor was very activating medication. We’re you off effexor for 4 months?
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I was off of Effexor for about 4 months. This was after following a 6 month tapering schedule and working with my psychiatrist.
It sounds like you’re working with a mental health provider to manage your medication? These medications affect us all so differently, and what works for one person doesn’t work for the next person. If you’re not happy with your current mental health provider it might be worth asking around to see if there’s someone else who could help you? Your primary care doctor might have some suggestions?
Betnlar made a really good suggestion about finding a therapist to talk to. I think it’s crucial to have someone other than the person who’s prescribing your meds to talk to in depth - so someone else knows what you’re struggling with. These things we struggle with are very real, and not everyone understands.
I hope you find what you need soon!