Just started withdrawal symptoms

[Natsteveo]

TRIGGER WARNING??

Hi HealthUnlocked family,

I do hope everyone isn’t suffering too much but don’t suppose the lockdown is helping us..

I’ve been weaning off venlafaxine 300mg for 6 weeks and I’ve just started to get bad withdrawals I’ve been so lucky as I’ve got this far and now they here..I’ve been having terrible dreams but so real... I’ve had lots of therapy for years like yourselves to help with the grief of losing my mum to cancer 13 years ago and the loss of my son who was born asleep...first dream was re-living the day mum died in my arms.. my dad beating me so badly when I was 6 months pregnant with my son when I was 17.... I just don’t understand why this is happening I’ve kept my son in my heart for decades but since weaning off these pills feels like all the hard work I’ve accomplished has come back again... should I go back up a. Bit on venlafaxine a little bit longer maybe my dr is rushing me a bit much as I’ve been so good even a bit of my health anxiety is here today as I’ve got a red sore in my head I’ve had it for about a year and half but I’m worrying it’s skin cancer or something serious but I also know I’m being absolutely ludicrous as it’s been there a long time but that’s hypercondria for you however it’s spelt... I do apologise for the dreams but can’t fathom why I’m dreaming about it

Well tomorrow will be another day I’m lucky enough to have one

All my thanks

Nat

[Blackdog1]

I had some nightmares coming off of effexor as well. They really seemed real and terrifying but I got through it.

I wish you the best!

[Natsteveo in reply to Blackdog1]

Thankyou so much blackdog1 means alot

Nat x

[Jinxed20]

Hey there , I was wondering how you were doing as I Amy weaning off as well . How much are you down to now ? I am really happy with how my progress is going with a super slow taper . I am down to taking 100 mg from 150 mg and am doing really well . The drops downs that the doctors give you I feel are way to fast and way to quick . I would go back up . It sounds like you aren’t stabilizing long enough on your most recent dose before going down again . For me I am taking grains out of the 150 mg capsules ( although a pain this I know is helping control the drop downs so they aren’t so big ) . I couldn’t drop 37.5 mg and feel good . I have had little to no side effects so far and am happy with my progress . I think you need to discuss a slower process of coming off it so it doesn’t jar your confidence to reduce. I have heard of so many people that go down to quick and relapse . Don’t lose hope . If you felt good on the last taper and weren’t dreaming I think you are better off to go back up to that dose and hold it for several weeks so your body has a chance to adjust .

Just keep remembering you can do this slow and steady ..

[Natsteveo in reply to Jinxed20]

Hi jinx I'm on 75mg but halved so half of a tablet in the morning half in the evening from 300 mg??? So I'm gonna have one this morning instead of half so glad you are doing really well too we got this

Nat x

[Jinxed20 in reply to Natsteveo]

Good for you ! Even if your had to go up to 112.50 to feel a bit more stable your doing great ! Slow and steady . I am really going at it slow I feel more in control . I also have found my heart rate has come down and I am also sweating a lot less . I feel better as well in my mood . My guess is for me it will be once I drop down lower then 75 mg I may find it more difficult but will see . Get out and get lots of exercise and stay positive

[Natsteveo in reply to Jinxed20]

I totally agree I feel great today I'm just going to persevere like you I think were gonna do great but baby steps

[formidible]

If you are having difficult withdrawal symptoms then maybe you need to stay on Venlefaxine, at least for now. Why did you decide to withdraw? I know people who've been on antidepressants for most of their lives. It's nothing to feel bad or ashamed about. The main thing is that you know your body and mind better than anyone else. It's important to express how you feel clearly to your GP. If you decide to stay on Venlefaxine you are not letting you or anyone else down.

[Natsteveo]

I was getting really fast heart beats and my dr suggested trying to reduce them see what happens and it worked and it's perfect rate now even if it means I stay on them I'm not fussed my dr said I was on them so long maybe they aren't working as they should but ive never been ashamed of my tablets they are their to help me and have been my saviour it's just I wanma try and be dependent with either none or one

Thankyou honey

Nat