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Posted by sanityplz on August 13, 2004, at 10:12:16
Hi. I have been on Effexor for over a year at 300 mgs. I went down 75 mgs at a time and now I am at nothing for the last day (today second day). The problem is trying to get my huband to understand. How do you explain to another person that all you want to do is curl up in a little ball while the feelings of dread, shakiness, tingly in body and headaches go away? He's can be sympathetic but he doesn't get it. Does anyone else have this problem? Plus I have two boys ages 8 and 4 to take care of. Thanks for any support. SanityPlz
Posted by Ivan Michael on August 13, 2004, at 11:14:07
In reply to Hi newbie, posted by sanityplz on August 13, 2004, at 10:12:16
hello there. i just want to welcome you to this site. i'm new to this site too because they wont let me on the newbie site aniemore. i know how it feels to have people in your life who dont understand. in my case it is my parents and friends. it is hard for people to understand what they have never experienced.
are these withdrawals you're going through? i went through minor ones but they were nothing and went away quicklie. if they are then i hope they pass soon. if not then i hope you find something that can help.
(P.S. i'v always used mind over matter for most things but i wouldnt recomend it. most people cant do it and if you can you become dependent on it)
Posted by sanityplz on August 13, 2004, at 14:17:37
In reply to Re: Hi newbie, posted by Ivan Michael on August 13, 2004, at 11:14:07
Hi! Thanks for responding. I'm not sure this is withdrawl per say since this isn't supposed to be an addicting medication. I am shaky, tingly, hot/cold flashes, head pounding. If this isn't withdrawl I am sure I will never make a good drug addict since I would be too terrified to start. This is horrible so I can't even imagine what real withdrawl is like. My husband tries but he thinks that I should "buck it up" and just deal. Well I am trying too! :) Hope to get more input from you and all! Sanity
Posted by Susan47 on August 18, 2004, at 16:52:11
In reply to Re: Hi newbie, posted by sanityplz on August 13, 2004, at 14:17:37
I hope you're under the supervision of a doctor as you go off Effexor. Look up some information on the web, if you can (from a site you can trust). It's a highly addictive medication with a lot of side effects. My ex-(does that tell you anything) husband had one he** of a time getting off of it. The physical side effects are horrendous. Get your husband to read up on it himself. He needs the info. firsthand. I can probaby get you the website that told *me* how bad it was for my ex.
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