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Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Posted by richyrich @richyrich, Nov 2, 2016

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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Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Apr 27, 2020
In reply to @2degrees "Thank-you both for advice. My kids are noticing that my mood swings a lot. If I..." + (show)
@2degrees

Thank-you both for advice. My kids are noticing that my mood swings a lot. If I start talking about something it can turn into a full out rant. The thought about retaking up the smoking for a bit is to take the edge of my effexor tapering and, since quitting smoking wasn't extremely hard, I thought I could take it up again until a put a month or two between me and my last effexor tablet. Here's the thing though; I'm not sure if I trust myself. In terms of smoking, my mind will play tricks on me to convince myself to start smoking again. Also, with this whole COVID nightmare, it's not the best time for a 55 year old man to start smoking. I just love it so much.

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Cbd, CBD, CBD!!! It helps stabilize my moods and helps with my multiple sclerosis.
Bright Wings

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sears | @sears | Apr 27, 2020
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@brightwings

You are counseling folks here. What is your knowledge base???

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I’m not trying to counsel anyone. Just offering advice from personal experience and common sense. Why would you imply I’m trying to counsel people? Very insulted. What is your knowledge base other than you love Cbd oil?

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lisa0878 | @lisa0878 | Apr 27, 2020

Why would you ask him to not council someone???? This is a chat room for people trying to get as much info as possible about the side effects of effexor

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Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Apr 27, 2020
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@sears

I’m not trying to counsel anyone. Just offering advice from personal experience and common sense. Why would you imply I’m trying to counsel people? Very insulted. What is your knowledge base other than you love Cbd oil?

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Registered nurse in psych for 25 years. Addictions nurse for 6 years.
My sincere apologies. Bright Wings

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2degrees | @2degrees | Apr 27, 2020

I just wanted advice from people that have been through the same thing. I appreciate everything that you all have to offer. You can call it what you want. I'm not asking for qualifications other than someone who cares to give their opinion. By the way, what is CBD?

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lisa0878 | @lisa0878 | Apr 27, 2020

Cbd is AMAZING FOR ME!!!!! It is what is in marijuana. No Thc just the cbd part. Helps with anxiety pain etc etc

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sears | @sears | Apr 27, 2020
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@lisa0878

Why would you ask him to not council someone???? This is a chat room for people trying to get as much info as possible about the side effects of effexor

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Thank you Lisa. FYI I’m a her.😀

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wandasophia | @wandasophia | Apr 27, 2020

Are u using a tincture or capsules of Lazarus CBD

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Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Apr 27, 2020

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.

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Brightwings AKA Cute Susie | @brightwings | Apr 27, 2020
In reply to @brightwings "I make my own CBD, THC. RECIPE 2 tsp ground weed 2 tsp vodka, (I use..." + (show)
@brightwings

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.
.
Start with 1/2 tsp and when you start of feel things bothering you in your body, take another dose.

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I also have Multiple Sclerosis so I use what I use, but probably more than you will need.
Bright Wings

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