Posted by Jiggitykid on September 1, 2004, at 15:23:01
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal symptoms!, posted by boatsie on September 1, 2004, at 14:57:44
I'm so, so sorry that you are going through this and that you feel alone. I may not be there to hold your hand and tell you that you are loved, but I'm there in spirit. You are in my prayers, boatsie. I've seen your name here for quite a while, and I'm incredibly sorry that this is taking so long for you! I'm convinced you can do it, too. As for your depression, the Effexor made my depression WORSE, while taking it and while withdrawing. Remember, you were on a high dose and are going down gradually. I was at 250 and quit, so I hit the wall instantly. There were times I was scared *&$#less, but I made it.
Please continue to post here. Whether you get immediate responses or not, know that you are cared for and prayed for. I'm sorry that we can't do more. Hang in there!!!!!
> the slow withdrawal....... from hell.
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> okay, fellow board members. I must be the slowest case here and as i continue to check in i keep thinking that maybe my depression is just the worst of the lot.
> I started down from 300 XR in June and am now at 185.5....
> Even with this slow withdrawal .... I am so exhuasted, always fighting a feeling of not being safe, som ekind of terror behind it all. just a horrid feeling.
> my doctor told me that below 225, the norepheneprhine is no longer active. that's why i have the rushing in my chest, the lethargy, the aches and pains.
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> I tried for one week at 150 but it was so dibilating. I keep waiting for an evening off of where I am right now so I can further decrease. I am seeing a naturopath who is giving me herbs and flower essences and energy healing. she is convinced i can succeed.
> one of the things i keep hearing in this board is that you need support. i just don't have much of it. I feel very hopeless right now.
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