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sleepyjean last decade
Sleepyjean,
I was cheked for anemia because I was so tired all the time. I also had thyroid and hormone levels checked. All results came out OK. My doctor finally said that my exhaustion was due to Effexor.
I was cheked for anemia because I was so tired all the time. I also had thyroid and hormone levels checked. All results came out OK. My doctor finally said that my exhaustion was due to Effexor.
T girl last decade
I was curious. I have been so fatigued while on E. But I recently tried to donate blood and I was to low myself so I could not donate. I mean I was dangerously low. I wondered if it might have something to do with the E.
sleepyjean last decade
Hello guys,
I've been checked for anemia and thyroid and tests came back normal. I hate to say it, but a few years from now, we are going to hear more about the effects that Effexor has had on our bodies. I truly believe it is some type of poison. I've been on a few other antidepressants over the years and I've always been able to stop them when the type was right and NEVER had any withdrawls. Effexor is a different drug...I tell all that I know, if you need to take an antidepressant, take ANYTHING except for Effexor. I hope all of you guy's did sign the Effexor petition....
Hang in there guy's...It's 10 days clean for me. If I can do it, you can do it.
xoxox sherri
I've been checked for anemia and thyroid and tests came back normal. I hate to say it, but a few years from now, we are going to hear more about the effects that Effexor has had on our bodies. I truly believe it is some type of poison. I've been on a few other antidepressants over the years and I've always been able to stop them when the type was right and NEVER had any withdrawls. Effexor is a different drug...I tell all that I know, if you need to take an antidepressant, take ANYTHING except for Effexor. I hope all of you guy's did sign the Effexor petition....
Hang in there guy's...It's 10 days clean for me. If I can do it, you can do it.
xoxox sherri
cavalier last decade
Good morning, all,
Regarding taking time off from work, do know that you are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (unless you are a federal gov't employee) and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Get a hold of the book _Working in the Dark_. It's very helpful in outlining how to go about explaining to the boss or HR about your condition and what you are entitled with regard to time off and accommodations at work to make things easier. Hiding from our illness -- both the depression/anxiety/whatever brought us to Effexor originally and the weaning/withdrawal hell -- only perpetuates the shame about having a mental health issue. I know, I still struggle every day with that shame.
Laurel
Regarding taking time off from work, do know that you are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (unless you are a federal gov't employee) and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Get a hold of the book _Working in the Dark_. It's very helpful in outlining how to go about explaining to the boss or HR about your condition and what you are entitled with regard to time off and accommodations at work to make things easier. Hiding from our illness -- both the depression/anxiety/whatever brought us to Effexor originally and the weaning/withdrawal hell -- only perpetuates the shame about having a mental health issue. I know, I still struggle every day with that shame.
Laurel
Naria last decade
Hi Laurel,
Thanks for the email. I'll have to check into that book.
Yeah, I felt really guility about taking time off from work. But, ya' know, I am a much better employee and person when I am well. And I am blessed, that people I work with know that. I would be lying if I said that I'll feel awkward when I do back to work; knowing that people can be mean, and will think I'm crazy...that I lost all my marbles. And then I think, who cares....people are going to think whatever they want to think...and I know that is Satan working towards taking some of my positive energy into getting well and getting off of the Effexor and using it to his advantage, thinking about negative crap. And you know what...believe me, the work will be there when I get back.
Today I am finding myself really irritable and very very quick to anger. I've been praying a little bit about it today and I know I need to keep praying and not take my anger out on my sweet husband.
Take care my friends....sherri
Thanks for the email. I'll have to check into that book.
Yeah, I felt really guility about taking time off from work. But, ya' know, I am a much better employee and person when I am well. And I am blessed, that people I work with know that. I would be lying if I said that I'll feel awkward when I do back to work; knowing that people can be mean, and will think I'm crazy...that I lost all my marbles. And then I think, who cares....people are going to think whatever they want to think...and I know that is Satan working towards taking some of my positive energy into getting well and getting off of the Effexor and using it to his advantage, thinking about negative crap. And you know what...believe me, the work will be there when I get back.
Today I am finding myself really irritable and very very quick to anger. I've been praying a little bit about it today and I know I need to keep praying and not take my anger out on my sweet husband.
Take care my friends....sherri
cavalier last decade
Laurel,
What do you mean by that you struggle daily with shame because of some mental illness? Every single person on this planet has some kind of issue...we are all in the same boat...everyone has issues...the most important thing is how we deal with them...and think about the positives in our lives and not think about the negatives as much. I'm learning through therapy with a counselor, that we spend way too much time thinking about the negatives and giving way too much energy towards the negative and if we spent that energy towards thinking more positive...we would feel better, spiritually, physically, and emotionally.....
big hugs, sherri
What do you mean by that you struggle daily with shame because of some mental illness? Every single person on this planet has some kind of issue...we are all in the same boat...everyone has issues...the most important thing is how we deal with them...and think about the positives in our lives and not think about the negatives as much. I'm learning through therapy with a counselor, that we spend way too much time thinking about the negatives and giving way too much energy towards the negative and if we spent that energy towards thinking more positive...we would feel better, spiritually, physically, and emotionally.....
big hugs, sherri
cavalier last decade
Just checkin' forum. The forum's been quite the last couple day's. I am going to take that as everyone is doing just fine and doing what they have to do to get off this horrible, poisonous drug, Effexor.... I am praying for everyone...remember, we are all in the same boat....Let me know if ya'll need anything. As for me, I'm doing really well. ...
big hugs,
sherri.....
big hugs,
sherri.....
cavalier last decade
hi i have successfully dropped effexor down with very little sideeffects.im on a high raw food diet .and at night sometimes i take st johns tea .very rare though which helps me relax .the effexor i take at night to was on 75mg now 15mg.
asteroids12 last decade
cavalier last decade
i just open the capsule up and pour very small amount into one side and swallow .at night off cause .i had the bad effects only when i tried to do cold turkey but i thk if u can get onto st johns tea .at night when u goto bed not every night only anxious times it helps .as u know in day time i take magn tablets to give me energy and am on raw diet .but have pasta at night.does this help ?
asteroids12 last decade
Sounds like you have it under control and have almost kicked it. I quit cold turkey 11 days ago and I am feeling pretty good now. Of course, a week ago was horrible. Now, not bad at all. Very very very thankful.
cavalier last decade
Hi all. New here. I'm just coming off Effexor and Wellbutrin after about a year. Depression I've had all my life. I felt great on the drugs but wanted to get off and live drug-free. No sexual response (now that I actually HAVE a sex life!), etc. I'm having terrible brain zaps, daily migraines, hot flashes, tears, sadness, etc. I was only taking 75mg/day. How long will this last? Feel like I'm going mad. Thanks -- Red
Redwriter last decade
i hope ur tapering off then u will notice only fading withdrawal effects .its working for me!!dont forget to take magnesuim tablets or vit b will help with lack of energy . at night u may try st john wort tea .im on 15mg only now.
asteroids12 last decade
asteroids12 last decade
Hi Asteroids,
This first week of going cold turkey was very very very tough...good news is...I made it. The second week, was pretty tough....but nothing compared to the first. I'm now going on my third week 12 days or so) and I feel GREAT! No more sweats, headache, nausea, brain zaps etc. Thank god!!! Wishing all of you the best!
xoxxo sherri
This first week of going cold turkey was very very very tough...good news is...I made it. The second week, was pretty tough....but nothing compared to the first. I'm now going on my third week 12 days or so) and I feel GREAT! No more sweats, headache, nausea, brain zaps etc. Thank god!!! Wishing all of you the best!
xoxxo sherri
cavalier last decade
Hi Red,
Some people have to slowly wean off of Effexor. For me, I decided to do it cold turkey and just quit. I was so determined to get off of this crap. Per my previous email, the first week was really really bad...but it is definitely do-able...You can do it if you really really set your mind to it. If I can do it, you can do it. Almost 3 weeks clean.
Good luck...let us know if you need help, ok?
xoxo sherri
Some people have to slowly wean off of Effexor. For me, I decided to do it cold turkey and just quit. I was so determined to get off of this crap. Per my previous email, the first week was really really bad...but it is definitely do-able...You can do it if you really really set your mind to it. If I can do it, you can do it. Almost 3 weeks clean.
Good luck...let us know if you need help, ok?
xoxo sherri
cavalier last decade
Forum,
Almost 3 weeks clean from Effexor and am now having orgasm's again!! Yeah!!!! and am able to go the bathroom like clock work...my body is almost 100%. When I first quit Effexor, I thought I was going to be miserable forever..just stuck in a miserable dark cloud. Two 1/2 weeks later...night and day difference. Good luck everyone...
xoxo sherri
Almost 3 weeks clean from Effexor and am now having orgasm's again!! Yeah!!!! and am able to go the bathroom like clock work...my body is almost 100%. When I first quit Effexor, I thought I was going to be miserable forever..just stuck in a miserable dark cloud. Two 1/2 weeks later...night and day difference. Good luck everyone...
xoxo sherri
cavalier last decade
Good Monday, everyone:
How about a little jaded humor? You know those rubber bracelets that are everywhere right now? September was Menopause Awareness Month. A friend who works in Labor and Delivery at one of our local hospitals brought me the red (of course)bracelet that they were passing out in OB/GYN. He knew I'd just love what it said on it: Menopause Awareness Month 2005 WYETH -- our commitment to women's health continues.
P-uke. Their commitment to profit continues. Between Effexor and HRT, their shareholders must be really happy. I always want to tell Cheryl Ladd the truth about Wyeth whenever I see her advertising their hormone replacement products on TV. (Not that I'm dissing HRT, but I'll never use another Wyeth product again if I don't have to.)
L.
How about a little jaded humor? You know those rubber bracelets that are everywhere right now? September was Menopause Awareness Month. A friend who works in Labor and Delivery at one of our local hospitals brought me the red (of course)bracelet that they were passing out in OB/GYN. He knew I'd just love what it said on it: Menopause Awareness Month 2005 WYETH -- our commitment to women's health continues.
P-uke. Their commitment to profit continues. Between Effexor and HRT, their shareholders must be really happy. I always want to tell Cheryl Ladd the truth about Wyeth whenever I see her advertising their hormone replacement products on TV. (Not that I'm dissing HRT, but I'll never use another Wyeth product again if I don't have to.)
L.
Naria last decade
Checking In:
This weekend sucked. I felt so horrible. Now the nausea has been ran over by the empty stomach effect. It doesn't matter what I eat or when i eat it, my belly feels empty within 15-20 minutes. So now I get fat? I am trying to get some normalsey back in my life and now I get to be fat. Lord, thank you WYETH. Your generosity is beneath you.
My brain zaps are still pretty bad. Not so frequent, but bad. My sleeping sucks, I am wide awake at 3am. I went and got some Melletonin, which was no help. Life is sucking a raw egg. CHIN UP!
This weekend sucked. I felt so horrible. Now the nausea has been ran over by the empty stomach effect. It doesn't matter what I eat or when i eat it, my belly feels empty within 15-20 minutes. So now I get fat? I am trying to get some normalsey back in my life and now I get to be fat. Lord, thank you WYETH. Your generosity is beneath you.
My brain zaps are still pretty bad. Not so frequent, but bad. My sleeping sucks, I am wide awake at 3am. I went and got some Melletonin, which was no help. Life is sucking a raw egg. CHIN UP!
sleepyjean last decade
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