effexor question

[depsck9]

Hey guys,

I want to stop all my anti dep medications. I feel useless and tired all the time. yet to consult a doc; switching insurance plans to a different state. Help.

[zandi01]

Hi,but stoping them couldcause a huge relapse so why don't you speak with your Doctor about the side effects and then take it from there ....Im worried about the withdrawal symptoms you will get

[depsck9 in reply to zandi01]

What are the withdrwal symptoms?

[zandi01 in reply to depsck9]

Its suicidal thoughts anxiety getting worse .......to mention a few. Remember that the tablets are more to awake a certain part of our brain ( happy thoughts part) to function .Once you're on anti depressants it stops function,its like it goes to sleep ,so the withdrwals come more now becauseyou used a foreign thing to wake the brain and once yoy just cut off its like cutting of a cable that was providing power to the Generator ......I'm talking from my own experience ...but now i know better. The experience might from mine if you do stop the meds

[Tealribbon]

Hi.... I know we r all different, but when I got off Effexor I got very depressed, worse than before I started taking it. I experienced suicidal thoughts too. Scared me. And I got off really slow. Again, it may not happen to you but wanted to give you a heads up. It's good that you are looking ahead.

[NWGal]

When you do get a doc, I'd talk to him/her about it. I wouldn't stop until you talk to them. The symptoms you're describing sounds like the Effexor isn't working as well as it should. I was out of my antipressant a couple of times and couldn't get any for a few days. About the 3rd day it was a nightmare! Felt like I was having an out of body experience!

[zandi01]

Pleasw think about talking to the doctor before you stop

[Katydids]

Please don’t stop taking the Effexor suddenly. The side effects are terrible. I did and it caused what I named “brain zaps” constantly. I felt terrible all the time! Your Doc will know the safest way to stop taking the drug. If you don’t have insurance, there is usually a county clinic that can see you and help with the cost of the medication. Wishing you luck!