Posted by rabble_rouser on June 30, 2005, at 6:54:58
In reply to Re: Effexor Withdrawal, posted by tigs on June 28, 2005, at 17:19:42
Hey Tigs,
I cant say if it was one thing or the other, but I went cold Turkey from 300mg Effexor XR. I went through chronic paranoia, I nearly knocked my friend out, and got a rep for being a psycho in one week flat, so its very possible that the effexor withdrawal could have caused your swings.
Knowing when you are ready to come off - thats a different question. I had a CBT therapist at the time who I couldnt retain (he was too expensive :( ) and he felt I should stay on them as we had not completed the CBT therapy. I came off anyway. Within a month I felt the symptoms return.
Ive recently been doing a lot of psychological work, nailing my problems and BS beliefs, to stregthen myself from inside. I have found this massively helpful, and if you have only had drug therapy I would sincerely recommend looking into CBT or REBT - I found these very helpful. If not, there are many other systems out there. Have you looked at the Uplift Program? I am not religious, but if you are it might work for you.
Education is key - and good to hear you have a lovely group of friends to support you.
If you have the time, check my post "Effexor side effects and withdrawal - this could help"
Ross (rabble_rouser)
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