Posted by jiggitykid on February 3, 2004, at 7:25:15
In reply to Effexor w/d.....ack! Help!, posted by Laurajean on February 2, 2004, at 23:59:18
Your symptoms are TOTALLY normal. They stink, don't they? I went cold-turkey. Others here tapered - it seems it just stretched the withdrawal symptoms out, IMO, but sometimes the symptoms alone are too much. Hang in there, know that what you are experiencing is normal - do some looking in the archives here for the stories of others that might help you. Have your husband/family/friends read some of this so that they understand that what you are going through is withdrawal, and not just "in your head," so that they can have a better grasp on what you are going through. It took about a month before I felt more "normal," but quitting this horrible drug was the BEST decision that I ever made. Know that you are remembered in thoughts and prayers.
Diarrhea, headaches, fatigue, body pain, brain "zaps," irritability, excitablity, sex-drive changes, vision problems (halos, blurriness), nervousness, crazy/vivid dreams, etc.; these are all part of the deal. Take care of yourself!!
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