Effexor

[Memmers]

I’m trying to cope with Effexor withdrawal

[Dolphin14]

Memmers

I'm on Effexor.

I've heard it can be difficult coming off of it. Did you taper off slowly?

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[Memmers in reply to Dolphin14]

I can’t. I think they were stolen and since I had just gotten them filled I can’t get any more. My insurance won’t fill them until the 1st.

[Dolphin14 in reply to Memmers]

Have you contacted your doctor?

I would think in this case they could prescribe something else. If your medication was stolen this is not your fault and you shouldn't have to go through this

[LoveforAll41]

I hear you Memmers. I got real irritable coming off. It always helps me to remember that I am feeling/different/strange/crazy because my brain is going through some real changes with drugs being added/subtracted. I wish you peace as you ride it out.☮️

[Memmers in reply to LoveforAll41]

Thank you so much. It’s so insane, and I feel like nobody knows anything about it. When I tell people I’m going through with drawls from a prescribed medication they look at me weird and it feels like they’re thinking “is that even real” but it’s so real and it’s so hard

[summervale789]

Taking effexor for nine years, never stopped so I don't know what it's like, but I've heard it's unpleasant. Best to check with your doctor.

[OliviaMorgan28]

I feel for you I cone off them 2 years ago and on to mirtazapine nobody t9ld me the effects it would have on me for 2 weeks it was horrific only slept one hour a night was full of anxiety and so irritable I wish you luck remember it will pass this feeling its just so hard when you are going through it have you got support

[Memmers in reply to OliviaMorgan28]

I feel like my husband is getting tired of it all. I’ve only been without them for 3 days. Thankfully over the weekend. I don’t know how I’m gonna get through work

[OliviaMorgan28]

I feel your pain and your husband won't realize the changes that your body is going through I felt desperate by day 9 and phoned gp said I could carry on and it would pass in 4 days ir I could go back on them there was no way I was going back on them after what I had been through long walks soak in bath and massages will help don't envy you going to work I am retired

[Memmers in reply to OliviaMorgan28]

I feel like I need to go back on them as soon as I can but at the same time I don’t know if that’s just the dependency of them.

[Lin1944]

Hi I have been thinking about coming off Effexor so I went on Utube and researched the advice. So many said how awful the side effects are and some people admitted to Hospital.You have to taper off very slowly maybe a year.I have decided to stay on them as too old to put up with all that. Take care x

[MM08]

I'm sorry you are dealing with this. I am as well, and know it is not like anything I have ever experienced. It's hard to explain to others. Maybe show him some of the YouTube videos?