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I can't take much more of this...

I'm on my 5th or 6th day without Effexor and I want to cry.

I can't take much more. I'm feeling VERY VERY depressed. I'm still in a major brain fog. I'm now having anxiety attcks.

God, why does my life have to be like this. Why can't I live without a stupid drug.

If tomorrow comes and nothing changes for me, then I'm going back to my doctor and back on the meds.

You only have 1 life. I'm not gonna waste it feeling unhappy and depressed.
 
hedkandi2 last decade
hedkandi2, why did you want to get off the E if it was working for you? Some people need medication to help them cope, you may be one of them. If you wanted to get off of it because of the side effects of being on it,
I think you would have benefitted a lot more if you had gradually tapered off. The way you did it is the way Wyeth is telling the doctors to instruct their patients. That way you go back to the drug because of the horrible withdrawal. They make more money, we have more misery. You might want to see if your doctor can give you something else to replace the E. No one should have to go through as much misery as you seem to be doing, most of the people on this forum who have reported feeling like you, have gone cold turkey or quit too abruptly.

My prayers are with you whatever you decide to do. It is not shameful to take medication for your depression and anxiety. Most of my friends are on something (of course, I'm middle-aged, post menopausal--we all need something). Keep us posted. - Love, Sheila
 
catgranny last decade
Lorie Lee, Hedkandi2

KEEP STRONG! You can do this I promise you can. I will sound like a broken record again

Remember- you are not crazy, you are not having a stroke!
you are not alone!!

I dont think anyone else has tried it, but I promise over and over again valium works. It helps the dizziness, zaps, anxiety, nightmares.

soon this poision will be out. Cold Turkey is tough, but don't turn back now.

Around Oct 12 will be 2 mo. for me. I have clarity, I'm fat, but I can see clear, stand, see all the things that you can't do now. This isn't permanent I promise.

Meds are ok, if yo need them, just not this one.

Good Luck, my prayers are with you,

Sadie
 
sadie last decade
Catgranny,

When I was on Effexor. I felt great. I had a passion for life. Each day was a new opportunity. I had a sexual libido.

But I didn't want a drug to control my life. Who I really was. So I dedided to get off the drug.

It's also very embarrassing for me, becasue unilke most of you here, I am male. And so, it's a very shameful and disgusting thing for me to say "If I don't have my meds, I'm gonna cry" - but that may just be the reality of it.

Before cutting off Effexor, I went though a whole Tapering Regimine called "Label Me Sane". I also went through countless detoxing, even though I am quite possibly one of the healthiest people on the planet.

I am a total vegan. I only eat organic food. I work out at the gym 4-5 times a week. etc etc etc


I prepared my body to get off Effexor, and here I am day 5 or 6 and I can't handle it.
 
hedkandi2 last decade
hedkandi2-
Sorry to but in here, You know my mother-inlaw takes Effexor and she does well on it, I did well on it. For some it probablly is ok to take, but the withdrawl is toxic. I always thought what if I was in a natural disaster and didn't have this drug. That would be the last thing I would need is to be comming off such a powerfull drug and strugle just to survive. I don't know what to tell you as for drugs, my husbad tried Wellbutrin and it destroyed his sex drive. He never did try Effexor.

From what I know about detox, is that though it is good for your body to detox it also gets rid of all the toxins and can make you feel horrible while going through it. It could be the combination of things.

Whatever you decide we will all support you "Even if you are a guy" lol. jk.

Also I wrote in an earlier post. My brother is a recovering Crack addict. He was put on Effexor to help with some of his anxiety while trying to cope with coming off the drug. He relapsed was thrown in jail and could not get the Effexor. He says physically his withdrawl was worse then Crack (which he used for 3 years).

good luck to you, and it is ok to cry.

Sadie
 
sadie last decade
OK, never thought I would be here! Short story....effexor is driving me crazy. All the symptoms are here! I have been off it for 5 days. I thought I felt bad with it but this is horrible. I was experiencing the brain tings, tingling in hands most everything while except nausea prior to stopping the medication. I need suggestions!!!! I am a florist and am coming into the busy time of year, I had to leave work today or pass out. Just a little relief would be wonderful.
 
Harriette last decade
I just need to vent... Today I called in sick to work b/c the thought of going and sitting behind that desk just made me cry. I can't sleep well b/c of the dreams. I feel so tired and depressed and frozen but anxious at the same time. I feel so bad that I called in sick to work because I feel like I'm not really sick, and there's so much to do and there'll be even more piled up when I get back. I've tried massage and acupuncture, and they worked so well, but they are so expensive I can't get them every week.
I'm afraid my current state of mind will last forever, that I should go back on E, but I don't want to...it's such an awful poison!

K.
 
kat001 last decade
Thank God I am not working right now or I don't know how I could handle this night mare of Effexor withdrawals. The best medicine for me is to lie down as much as possible. When you walk, walk at a slow pace. I love coffee and tea, but because of the caffeine, I stopped drinking it. I drink plenty of water. I took Dramamine and it did some good for the brain zaps. I am on B-12 for, Multivitamin, Fish Oil capsules, because I didn't know it but I was having short memory lapses and it was due to the I am sure EFFEXOR. It's been almost 1 month for me and day by day I am gradually feeling better. It was so bad the light would even hurt my eyes. Remember, though, I went cold turkey!! And remember Prayer is always helpful. No more pills for me.
 
Lorie Lee last decade
Does anyone know if antidepressants cause hair loss over a period of time?
 
Lorie Lee last decade
Hey Hedkandi2,
I have been vegan for 7 years now. I was really healthy until I started taking Effexor XR. It worked for my depression, but made me very tired all the time. Could not go without a 2 hr. nap every day. I had no energy to work out anymore. I used to be an avid hiker and did strength training. Two years of almost no exercize due to constat exhaustion made me gain weight.
I went to my psychiatrist a few days ago and told her about my severe dizziness and nausea that has lasted over 3 weeks so far. She said that Effexor was out of my system the next day I stopped taking it and that these symptoms are due to my brain trying to adjust. I had two weeks on 75 mg and at the same time I started Wellbutrin XR. She thought Wellbutrin would help with the flue like symptoms when I went off Effexor. She was really surprized that I had such severe symptoms and agreed with my physician that I needed to see a neurologist. I am scheduled for an MRI and a hearing test to make sure that nothing is really wrong ( doctors are just trying to be cautious ).

Good luck to all of you! Be strong and listen to your instincts. You know your body better than any doctor.
 
T girl last decade
Dear hedkandi2, this forum is for all people, male, female, pink, orange, whatever. We women do not have a monopoly on needing help with our emotions. If more men would admit they needed help and got that help, they would be healthier and live longer. Women are just more vocal, plus there is that emotional sister-type, you go girl, support system we women have. Unfortunately, men cannot support each other this way, it is part of our society.

It sounds like you were doing everything right, you just needed help, what is wrong with needing some help? Maybe your doctor can give you something less powerful, have you been on any other antidepressants before? I just feel they are throwing these SSRI's at people who do not really need them, that would do just as well with something less powerful. Unfortunately, GPs and family docs are allowed to prescribe some of these powerful psych drugs--I think that is the problem. I feel that only mental health professionals should be allowed to prescribe some of these new drugs.

How wonderful you didn't have any of the problems with the E that most of us here who want off did. Most of us lost our sex drive and our ability to cry. I described myself as a Stepford Wife. There is a happy medium somewhere.

Maybe the E was right for you. Don't discount that. Keep us posted on what you plan to do. - Love, Sheila
 
catgranny last decade
Lorie Lee,

While on Effexor I had hair falling out all the time, and I did find hair loss on numerous E side effects lists. So, I'd have to say the answer to your question is yes.

L.
 
Naria last decade
Harriette and Katool- Just read these post and you will see you are not alone. Welcome and our prayers are with you.

T-girl- Your dr. is wrong telling you it takes 2 weeks and then it is out of your system. That is the rule for most anti. dep., but not Effexor. My mom's psychiatrist said it can take up to 6 months. I was told the same thing when trying to go off Zoloft and they put me on Effexor then I tried going off both of them and the dr. said my body would be forever dependant of the anti. dep. and that is why I was having symptoms post two weeks. I now know going back on Effexor and then withdrawl this last time that my brain does not need it and it is the horrible side effects from Effexor.

I am symptom free just fat!

Good Luck,
Sadie
 
sadie last decade
Hi everyone,
I have not emailed in a week. Just thought I'd let you guy's know I've quit the Effexor cold-turkey. It has been 7 days today. However, I would not have been able to do this while working because of the w/d. If any of you are working and want to quit Effexor, see if your company provides short term disability. I am 36 yrs old and at first I thought, I'm not disabled...however, I knew I needed time off to withdrawl. I was able to get 30 days off work, paid. I'm taking advantage of the time and going through the pains...the night sweats, dizziness, not able to sleep at night, brain zaps, etc. The way I've been able to do this is from lots and lots of praying, a lot of exercise, and just time off from work to take care of myself.
Let me know if you guy's need any help or have questions. I'd love to hear from you....
big hugs, sherri from Texas
 
cavalier last decade
Sherri,
Weren't you afraid of having to discuss it with your boss? Of not having a job when you get back? Of them thinking that you can't handle your job? These are the thoughts I am having!
Kat
 
kat001 last decade
hello my weaning buddies... i hope you are all well today. wow sherri, i would love to take time off to finalize the weaning process. i am a supervisor and i cannot see that taking place. honestly, as bad as i feel, staying busy at work is helping me.

i feel absolutely horrible today. i have been splitting pelets the past week. today is "d" day. decision day that is. dare i not take the pellets today. i am already useless. the zaps, dizziness, irritability, etc. i know i have to cross this bridge. i am just scared to think i could feel worse after holting the pellets. god speed to all of you who are going through this same ordeal. this roller coaster ride is nauseating.

i think i can.....i think i can... i think i can... i think i can...
 
sleepyjean last decade
Hi, everyone,
After 4 weeks off Effexor and 4 weeks on Wellbutrin I am experiencing huge mood swings: Feel great and upbeat from 6am in the morning through the work day until 3pm. When I get home I am extremely edgy and anything can set me off. I hate being short and critical with my kids and my husband.
Did/does anyone have this going on?
 
T girl last decade
T-girl, Where are you at in the withdrawl process? When my major symptoms went away I was real irritable. I felt like a witch. I am usually pretty easy going most of the time, but it took about 3 weeks for my mood to stabalize. You might want to get completley off the Effexor and then see if you need an antidepresant.

Good Luck,

Sherri from Texas- I am glad to hear you are doing ok. I am also glad to hear you have an understanding boss. I could not of worked and went off this stuff.

Sleepy Jean- Go for it! If you are down to your last pellets then you are just extending the withdrawl symptoms if you just don't stop now. I was taking about 1/4 of the 37.5's for a week and then I went for it. Your symptoms and withdrawl will be intense. Just keep strong!

Have a good day everyone!
Sadie
 
sadie last decade
You weren't kiddin Sadie. I feel awful. I hope it gets better. I feel like E controls me and I am so scared that I will never feel normal again. I just want to crawl under a rock and go to sleep. Just knock me out and get it over with.

Tonya
 
sleepyjean last decade
Kat, Sadie, Sleepy and all...
sorry for the delay in responding. My email is up and running now.
Kat, Yes, I was very nervous about everyone at work finding out about me coming off of prescription drugs. Hoever, I knew I HAD to do this in order to KEEP my job. The law is called FMLA. Family Medical Leave Act. My job is more safe now than ever. As long as I go back to work and be my old self....ya' know...and with the time off, I can and WILL do this. Check into FMLA Kat...let me know.
 
cavalier last decade
Sleepy Jean and T-girl, How are you guy's feeling today? Hang in there...Sadie and I did it..Thank God. For me, it has been 9 days.
big hugs to you all.....
sherri/Texas
 
cavalier last decade
Hedkan,
sorry for taking so long to respond. My computer is now working. How are you feeling today?
Sherri....

Hi Catgranny...you are so supportive on this line..both you and Sadie..thanks.
 
cavalier last decade
Checking in.
I guess you would say I cheated. I couldn't stand it so I broke open a capsule yesterday and took some pellets. And guess what, it didn't help at all. I supose that was good, cause it convinced me that its all on me at this point. In order to get E out of my system I have to wing it from this point.

I felt so bad last night. I just tell my kids I am so sorry and it'll be better. I am useless theres no denying that. The only thing that makes it better is to lay down. I am dizzy and oh my goodness I have never been so nauseated in my life. What is up with that. I was doing paternity testing on a patient and lord his breathe was discusting. His teeth were caked in plaque and whatever else he had stuck in his mouth. Before, I could handle this with no problem. I was so embarrassed, I gagged and I couldn't stop. I felt 2 feet tall.

Just keep reminding me, this does go away. So Sadie, 9 days post toxic. Ha Ha. How are you feeling?
 
sleepyjean last decade
Hi Sleepy Jean,

See, you don't need those pellets after all. You can do this. You need to quit putting so much thought and energy into worrying about the Effexor pellets and divert your thoughts and energy towards getting completely off of it. Yes, you feel like crap...you will get better. It is enevitable..you will...you just have to deal with the withdrawls, for just a little while.

I am doing pretty darn good and am very proud of myself for quitting. I will always be an advocate against this stupid horrible drug. I hate it. Every day is a little better for me. The zaps have lessened a bit..but still really dizzy, irritable, can't hardly sleep well...I was up for almost two days straight because I just could not sleep. And when I would not off, I'd wake up in a pile of sweat. The dr. has said that it takes a couple weeks for our brains to stabilize and the side effects with go away, a little more each day.
Also, what has helped me...is really try not to put so much thought and energy and negative thoughts into this crap...and to utilize some positive thinking...staying as busy as I can, and doing a lot of exercise...it helps sweating a lot and getting all of this crap out of me....I've been eating really well and taking some supplements to replenish my body that the drug has taken from me. I've been patting myself on the shoulders daily telling myself that I am one more day off this crap...Just really trying to think positive. Been journaling and reading some really good books my sister loaned me and also praying a lot. I know God is helping me get over this...
God bless,,,hang in there...If I can do it..you can do it....let me know if you need any help or have questions, ok? I'm here...
everyone take care...
big hugs, sherri
 
cavalier last decade
Sadie, I have been off Effexor now for 4 weeks and 3 days. I stopped taking Wellbutrin yesterday. Irritability was just so great and I do not know whether it was due to going off Effexor, going on Wellbutrin or both. I still have dizzy spells and my lips go numb. I am just counting the days and hoping to come out of the withchy land soon!
 
T girl last decade
You guys are my lifeline.

I do have a question. Did any of you experience anemia with E?
 
sleepyjean last decade

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