Tramadol vs Venlafaxine/Sertraline🤔🤔

[Kat_SparklesFairy]

So im like wondering if i should just stop taking my Venlafaxine 🤔🤔. Yeah i know its best to talk to GP. Last time i stopped meds, i went S and nearly got sectioned. I find #Venlafaxine much better than #Sertraline. But im convinced they enhance my nightmares and dreams. I would have liked #Tramadol really, as i had them for pain control. a couple of years ago. Found they were not adequate for my pain, but put me in happy mood to deal with the pain. I have a new surgery now, and a new GP. Maybe after Thursdays visit to my Gender Dr in Exeter, it will give my mind the release it needs, as its 99% that ill get my referral to meet surgeons. But i have to have Phsych appts coming , to deal with a deep fears ans scars too. Im not scared anymore of being physically or verbally abused. But i still have issues that a lot of people will still think of me based on my genitals, and assume im some sort of weirdo 😱😱Need that surgery like soooon. But maybe some happy pills are the way to go rather than mood suppressors, Im totally wondering if anyone gets Tramadol for #depression, #anxiety and body dysmporphia. Does it help be in a happier mood? I don't seem to have panic attacks anymore❤️💪🦄🧚‍♀️

Care and hugs to all, we must never feel alone 💪💜, even if we just talk to the Unicorn under the bed 🦄👍

[brokenlight]

Best of luck to you with everything & I’m glad you’re here.

[Kat_SparklesFairy in reply to brokenlight]

🙋🏻‍♀️ thank you 💪🌹 lovely to see you here too, 👍🌻🙏

[woollysheep]

the brain does not distinguish what's real and what isn't. I have a vivid imagination and although venlafaxine helps with pain it's nowhere near as effective as tramadol. For me Tramadol makes me completely loopy, i have to write everything down in terms of dosage. I would recommend consulting doctor and try a lower dose for a few weeks of the venlaflaxine rather than doing a cold turkey and ending up in a place you'd rather not be. I now manage my pain mostly through exercise and meditation but it did take me 5 years of constant practice to get there. I wish you well with whatever decision you take.

[Kat_SparklesFairy in reply to woollysheep]

Well im not in pain anymore, just fishing for whats best for me to get stronger mentally. tomorrows appt should help me mentally, but after many years of issues, iwont be cured overnight x

[LovelySnow]

Please be very careful about reducing Venlafaxine. The withdrawl symptoms can be very, very bad if your reduce it too quickly - nausea, vomiting. It's bad. Please don't go it alone.