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@jassyj I was introduced to CBD. It is the best thing ever to help with anxiety....

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today 3 years after I got off the effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 27, 2020

It IS really strange how meds effect different people differently. Like, I craved meat when off...

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Like, I craved meat when off Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jun 26, 2019

Awesome. I’ve been completely Effexor free since February 1. I have good and bad days, but...

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I’ve been completely Effexor free since

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 30, 2019

I was on effexor and many other SSRIS SSNIs etc. I was a zombie so I...

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I was on effexor and many other SSRIS

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jul 2, 2019

@cwis Usually the point is so that you don't suffer unnecessarily. You don't say how long...

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;t say how long you've been on Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Dec 31, 2018

Yikes, your situation sounds incredibly challenging! I hate to mention the dreaded word “Effexor” but that...

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hate to mention the dreaded word “Effexor

Discussion: Klonopin taper

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Sep 5, 2018

I took Effexor xr for years. I loved it at first, and it helped me for...

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I took Effexor xr for years. ... of possible withdrawal symptoms for Effexor ... of course, but my withdrawal from Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 20, 2019

Hello. I read your post and thought I would share my experience. I finally am past...

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I finally am past the effects of Effexor ... I had heard the Effexor bonds to fat ... I did not replace Effexor with another

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Jan 20, 2018

@farmboy as hard as it is on us, imagine being on the outside looking in and...

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this, first with neurontin and now effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 21, 2019

Good Morning! Just an update. I met my first goal! I am down from 150 mg...

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to 75 mg for my evening dosage of Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 9, 2019

Hey Shermananski, Everyone is different and definitely knows their own body. Just a recommendation, why don’t...

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This is with Effexor, not sure how Paxil

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 8, 2020

Just be kind to yourself, no matter what you are feeling. You are on a roller...

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You can get off by taking another Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 17, 2020

I really hope you're able to find some sort of balance. The despair is evident in...

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but I do feel getting myself off of Effexor

Discussion: I have just gotten off of Venlafaxine. Anyone else?

Support Group: Mental Health

Posted: Mar 17 3:34pm

I would urge those of us in the US to file a report with the FDA...

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to file a report with the FDA about Effexor

Discussion: Anyone tapered off Effexor and used Prozac as a bridge?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 17 6:33am

Hi Omg what a horrid ordeal you have gone thru. I am so sorry . Yes...

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The effexor has been difficult as far

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Posted: Nov 8 4:00pm

@secretwhitepop I am sorry you are suffering so! Chances are that the depression you suffer from...

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The Effexor kept it under control for

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: May 8, 2019

I went off Effexor 18 weeks ago. I've had my ups and downs. And I'm taking...

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I went off Effexor 18 weeks ago.

Discussion: Does CBD oil help you with your depression and/or anxiety?

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Feb 12, 2020

of course everything does stop eventually :-) but, if it were me, and it is because...

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sacrifice the work youve put in with effexor

Discussion: Benzos make it worse

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 7, 2019

Thank you for your reply. I will try some of these Technics. But yes I'm not...

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that some talk about after quitting effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

@saku Welcome, yes you are in the right place. Yes, what you are discribing is still...

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what you are discribing is still the Effexor

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

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Apr 16, 2019