Posted by over 55 on August 1, 2006, at 9:24:08
In reply to Re: I'm not afraid, I just don't wanna...., posted by gabmeister on July 31, 2006, at 18:21:27
> > So good to hear from you again and know that things are getting better. I have read from other post about taking the capsules apart and doing just what you seem to be doing....take parts at a time.
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> I've gone off Effex befor and it took quite some time. Those were the pills (which aren't "extended release" and it was easier 'cause you can actually cut the pills into little piece. The capsules are brutal.
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> I used Omega 3 to wean off and it seemed to help. I was the one who had Prozac prescribed to wean off to and used it and then decided to get off it all so have been off everything about 3 weeks now. It took a month to get off 225mg of Effexor though and many others have done it much more slowly than that. You just have to listen to your body and follow the lead. I know I was on AD's for many years and just thankful I am not "too bad off" without them. I have had to do alot of "control work" with my temper etc; as I seem to be more irritated than usual and still fighting the fatique. May go get some of the stuff you mentioned. There are still a few residual withdrawal symtoms besides fatique. I have random shooting pains in my legs and feet that "shoot the leg out involuntarily" and have some "shakes" in my hands. My blood sugar seems whacky at times.but all in all I am doing quite well. So take heart that there is life after Effexor!!! It feels so wierd to wake up and ready to get out of bed when I used to want to lay there all day, but had to drag my butt to work. I will keep you in my prayers and hope it goes well for you!! Keep posting.
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> Honestly! I kid you not ... the Isogenix stuff is a bit pricey but I can't begin to describe how great it makes me feel.
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> I have also started getting muscle cramps every morning. And the "shakes"? Embarassing. I swear I must look like I'm an alcoholic with delerium tremours ("the D.T.'s). But I'll get through this.
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> Ditto for the "moods", "flipping out". About a month ago, someone posted, trying to put a positive slant on things, but the way I read it... holly Nelly! I flipped and gave them a blast! I was reminded through the site to "be civil". I apologized because everyone deserved the apology, especially the person who posted the msg I reacted to. It is sooooo not like me.
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> but this too shall pass.
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> Things are going pretty well. Take my stuff every morning and not only do I split the capsules I also remove a few little "roung things" each day.
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> I know I'll get there. I know we all will. It just take times. God help us all and my prayers are with everyone.
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> I thank this site. It's really helping. Suggestions, sharing symptoms.
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> Anyone who has never been her will just never understand.
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> God bless. Take care. Tomorrow is anorther day. We will ge through it.
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> me
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>I am going to look up Isogenix right now and see where to get some as I was real.l.l.ly not wanting to get out of bed today. I have over 700 hours of sick leave earned, but keep saving them in case I need them, but was really tempted to use some today. Finally got out of bed and in the shower....but was late (1 hour). Not really a big deal as I will just work late today; but really unlike me. It is sweltering here too so that doesn't help. It was already 85 at 8 this morning and going o 100+ (YUK)!!
About the irritability. I wonder if the Effexor made my skin thinner?? ( : I think I will just blame it on that!!
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