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@secretwhitepop @bd1323 while it might be tempting to reinstate or to introduce another medication, give some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125481/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 17, 2019

I have had anxiety since I was 14/15. Now am 20. Drink nothing but water and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/664099/

Discussion: Worrying weak sensation in chest? Anxiety? Heart issue?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 21, 2021

@hurtsalot Your finding outside interests as well as initiating a walking program and physical therapy will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125580/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 29, 2019

HI, I just received IV ketamine Infusions for chronic daily migraine pain and depression. I'm on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124930/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 17, 2019

Before I had a name for it I suffered from depression starting my freshman year at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1332838/

Discussion: As promised, my successful tapering off Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 22, 2025

Found this on ZocDoc: "Tapering is something of a hot topic among psychiatrists, and prevailing opinion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180299/

Discussion: What to bridge when tapering off effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. There is a 1% chance that effexor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224503/

Discussion: What to bridge when tapering off effexor

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

@njp1013 - that's helpful to know that the symptoms of depression and anxiety you are trying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/277029/

Discussion: Accepting Your Symptoms

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 23, 2019

It's been some time since your post. How are you doing now? Some people call depression...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/67548/

Discussion: Depression - feel like a burden to family, need to talk

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 7, 2012

Thank You Jim for your encouraging words. After doing some research I think I know what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605977/

Discussion: Has anyone had their doctor give up on them? Frustrated

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 31, 2021

I have been taking Pristiq for over 10 years. I also take 50mg of Lamital. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073754/

Discussion: Does anyone have an experience or opinion in Pristique

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 24, 2024

@smurf, you can do this, but it will not be easy! However you have to be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/125675/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 19, 2019

Dear Paulette, please don’t despair too much. I am 76 now and I have had dysthymia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838178/

Discussion: Hopeless Lethargy

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

Absolutely do not do this ever with any medication by yourself! My PCP “weaned” me off...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/701385/

Discussion: Side effects of Pristiq

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 22, 2022

I have struggled with depression from a very young age - grade school, I'd say. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315818/

Discussion: DBT therapy

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 9, 2020

@farmboy Personally, I'd try to wait it out until it has been 2-3 weeks. I've been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/124601/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 15, 2019

Totally, every human has different chemistry. All wired differently. That's why any doctors ideas around how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700466/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 19, 2022

I was on Venlafaxine for about 20 years, Effexor before that for around 2 years(that got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649861/

Discussion: Tips on minimizing withdrawal symptoms from Effexor (aka Venlafaxine)

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 30, 2021

I haven’t re-started Lexapro but have used it perhaps 9-10 years. AI online reports 12% of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449774/

Discussion: Comforting words needed: depression and anxiety, panic attacks

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Nov 29, 2025

@charlie3330 Yes, I had taken Cymbalta 2020 to 2023 and then it seemed to stop working....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1407204/

Discussion: My Cymbalta changed my life for better but after 5 years it stopped

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 3, 2025

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