Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)
I have been taking Effexor/Venlafaxine for years and tried to get off it a few times but each time I try to give up the chemical withdrawal symptoms are a horror story and I give up giving up. Anyone got any tips or tried and tested strategies? Thank you
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Thank you Lisa. FYI I’m a her.😀
Are u using a tincture or capsules of Lazarus CBD
I make my own CBD, THC.
RECIPE
2 tsp ground weed
2 tsp vodka, (I use american honey myself)
6 Tbsp Organic coconut oil
6 Tbsp Organic Olive oil.
Mix all together in a blender or food processor for 2 minutes.
Store in a glass jar with lid.
Keep in refrigerator in summer, counter is ok the rest of the year.
I take 1 tsp 3 times a day.
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Start with 1/2 tsp and when you start of feel things bothering you in your body, take another dose.
I also have Multiple Sclerosis so I use what I use, but probably more than you will need.
Bright Wings
Hi Careth2 – I realize that we went through similar experiences while withdrawing from Effexor. Unfortunately, I am also realizing that the anti-depressant that I am using as a replacement is not working at all – Trintellix. Can you tell me if you, in the meantime, found an anti-depressant that is working for you and if it yes, can you please tell me the name of it? I sure hope you are doing fine now!
Hi there! Because of the way these drugs work with the brain, it may take several weeks to start to take effect. While you wait, do your utmost to eat as healthy as you can, get adequate and regular sleep and exercise. Be your best self even if you have to force yourself. This way you’re helping your body help itself. Please don’t take this as being flip. Anxiety and depression are very very real. And, apart from coming to terms with dealing WITH the mental illness, I also had to come to terms with HAVING a mental illness.
The good news is that both issues become much smaller when the brain is working at its best. Hopefully.
Turns out that, after successfully weening off Effexor, I just couldn’t be myself because of the anxiety and depression. Lucky for me I have a great doc (nurse practitioner, actually) and was able to find relief from taking a combo of seroquel at night and zoloft in the morning.
Everyone is different.
Did you find Effexor effective for you?
-S
While I was getting off the effexor, I used some tricks I will share.
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Actually this works for anyone, at any time.
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When we smile, even if we do not feel like smiling, we give ourselves a dose of Endorphins. They are the feel good chemical that is natural in our brains.
To give yourself a dose, or many doses, head for a mirror.
Stand in front of it and SMILE!
Then smile again and again at yourself. Try all your smiles, I used to get into playing at this. Because EACH TIME you smile, you are giving yourself natural doses of feel good juice already in our bodies.
This works, if you work it.
It's a way of tricking your body to tell you you feel good.
I can not tell you how many times I have done this, years now…
It works. Everytime…
Wishing you well and smiling at you, Bright Wings
Dear Brightwings, what a great idea. Even though I'm hurting a lot and have depression and anxiety, I'm going to start smiling more. Thank you!
@lilypaws
Great, because this really works…..if you use it.
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It takes an action to feel better!
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For anxiety, CBD, CBD,CBD…..
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Another feel good tip, find an animal you can touch, a kitten, puppy or any touchable animal. Give it the touch you need.
I used to head to the pet store, pretending I was going to buy a pet.
Then I would subject myself to puppy kisses and belly rubbings a plenty.
Cuz when we give happiness, we recieve happiness.
SMILING Because smiling HELPS me and you!
Bright Wings
In reply to @anneka Hi I have found Lexapro as the best antidepressant for me. Klonopon works fine too. I also take Lamictal, which is for seizures, but it is also a mood stablizer. I'm still pretty anxious because I hurt a lot and waiting for my surgery to be scheduled at Mayo and it's a big one. Take care and I hope this helps.
@lilypaws
Another tip
SING
SING AT THE TOP OF YOUR LUNGS.
You will recieve huge amounts of endorphin dumps.
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Fake it till you make it gets you a long way.
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Bubble baths, blowing bubbles,
GO FLY A KITE .
JUMP ROPE
Skip to the next house and back.
Do what you gave you happiness as a kid.
Go play tea party.
Watch kids movies.
Get the picture?
Bright Wings, smiling at you because I care
Unfortunately CBD does not work for everyone.