Posted by Teva on January 3, 2002, at 18:16:47
In reply to The Tip of the Iceberg.............., posted by Leo on March 29, 2001, at 9:40:37
> What I have just posted is the tip of an enormous iceberg. I could spend days posting the facts associated with the devistating effects of effexor. This drug makes Prozac look like an M&M.
> In the future I will post the sources of information about the drug so that you can go to the sites and spend whatever time you feel i necessary navigating through all the information.
> An excellent source to start with is:
>
> www.effexorfx.freeuk.com
>
> This site will lead you to an abundance of sources and information about this "wonderful" drug.Finally, answers... I have been on Effexor for about 3 years and I thought that I was going insane...that it must just "be me" because I was continually feeling worse - no energy, passion for life, etc.
Although effexor did work for about the first 6 months, my doctor increased/decreased my doses which probably wasn't too healthy. 6 months ago I was almost successful in taking my own life as I
thought there was no point to life. Since then I have fluctuated in my moods, dealt with the extreme fatigue, weight gain, having healthy bloodtests and not knowing why I was still feeling as I
was. I am presently going through withdrawal (I weened myself off slowly, but apparently not slow enough)and am so relieved to know that although this shouldn't be normal,it seems to be, and to know that I am
not alone is a great relief. I has been about 9 days since I have been completely off and at least I can see that there is an end in sight. I am anxious to get my energy level back as I used
to be a fitness freak and not being able to even go for a walk without having to have a nap afterwards is awful. A clear head and positive lifestyle are right around the corner again...
Thanks to everyone who has posted messages on this site as it is great to know that there are others and it not "just me".
poster:Teva
thread:13781
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