Posted by Jiggitykid on February 7, 2005, at 16:10:11
In reply to Re: Ever tried cold turkey?, posted by Laura Lynn on February 7, 2005, at 13:41:32
Bless your heart! I'm praying for you. We've all been in your shoes, one way or another. I have been off of effexor for a little over a year. As horrible as you feel, it WILL get better. You've got three things in your favor right now, 1) a supportive husband, 2) time off and 3) this board! You know that the symptoms are real and you're not crazy or very ill, as most of us thought before finding this board. Give yourself plenty of time to get this out of your system. Be especially cautious of driving, particularly at night. The vision problems caused halos and sparkles with the lights, and I had to refrain from driving at night for a couple of weeks. For me, the worst symptoms were over in two weeks, the majority in a month, and the emotionalism in about two months. The great part that you might not have reached yet is that many of your senses which may have been dulled will come roaring back, and that's cool. For me, colors were brighter, days were sunnier, music was more beautiful, and, let's just say my husband benefitted greatly from the return of another sense that had been dulled. . .Take care of yourself and give yourself plenty of space and time to get well. Sign the petition (look through the archives and you'll find the link). Also, you might consider sending your doctor information from this site. Hang in there!
> I found this site last night, which at the moment is a real blessing. After switching jobs I no longer had health insurance and chose to slowly taper off the Effexor until my prescription ran out. I am convinced that I no longer need it due to various reasons, that doesn't matter at the moment. My last pill was a few days ago. Yesterday I started getting the usual dizzy spells and upset stomach like anytime I missed a dose.
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> The thought that this spinning in my head can continue for days is enough to make you go mad. I am furious with my psych who said Effexor and similiar drugs are not addictive. I knew all along it was crap, but that he lied to me is just not tight. I am going through a living nightmare. Thank God, that my husband is so supportive, who at this very minute is out getting me lots of fruits, vegetables and every vitamin I have studied that will improve my health.
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> I don't know what is worse, the spinning in my head, the nightmares, or the non-stop crying!!! Luckily I am self-employed and can spend the time I need at home getting plenty of rest. I know for sure that I will get through this with some time, taking care of myself and reading how others made it on this message board.
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> Crying but standing strong (even if a little unbalanced)!!
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