Posted by Bunkie on June 13, 2003, at 16:23:15
In reply to Re: effexor xr, posted by LeanneF on June 13, 2003, at 14:38:23
This is my fourth day off effexor. I tappered off for just three days and evidently that has been the right thing to do. I am coming out of the dizzy fog but I am a little concerned that I might be moving towards hypomania. I have very little patience/tolerance for others. I am doing things at a very fast pace and having many thoughts. I must say this is better though than the aphasia with the drug. My psychiatrist this week attributed the aphasia to aging though I insisted that it seemed drug connected as it was worsening over the past several months. I am glad for the relief I have had from the depression the past year. It has been great to enjoy life in the peaceful easy way that effexor made possible. I am bracing for the unexpected withdrawals though. Last night was my third night of not sleeping well. Today I have been tearful (at work) and had a telephone argument with my partner as I was really not at all patient. I just wanted what I wanted. That was familiar manic behavior. Glad I do not have to depend on a psychiatrist for the real scoop. This is a good form of support.
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