I think it's day 12 without Effexor? I'm feeling much better but things got scary dark for a few days. I threw most of my stuff out the window in prep for offing myself. After days of constant self loathing I wanted to be gone. I don't think I'll ever get over that feeling.
#effexor
#withdrawals
There's about 30 minutes in the morning before the brain zaps start.
#effexor
#venlafaxine
#withdrawals
Let me repeat, I fucking hate it here. Also @talkiatry.bsky.social dropped me as a patient on this basis, 3 days before an appointment to refill #effexor, a medication with exceptionally well documented, intense, and painful side effects from stopping it cold turkey.
This feels like being really drunk while not feeling really drunk. Maybe if I got really drunk I could cope with these symptoms better? Probably not worth trying. I just wish this wasn't so overwhelming.
#effexor
#venlafaxine
#withdrawals
#mentalhealth
Day 4 without venlafaxine. Withdrawal symptoms:
-Brain zaps haven't improved
-Vertigo & imbalance when walking
-Still twitching
-Brain fog might be lessening?
-Still getting chills and night sweats
-Vivid dreams, difficulty sleeping
#effexor
#venlafaxine
#withdrawals
Day 3 without effexor. It still sucks.
-Brain zaps continue
-Vertigo is just as bad
-Couldn't sleep well
-Chills and night sweats
-Brain fog is a little better
-Nausea comes in waves rather than being constant
-No anxiety so far today
-Twitching has improved
#effexor #venlafaxine #withdrawals
Today is Day 2 without Effexor. And it sucks so bad.
Withdrawal symptoms:
-Major brain zaps
-Extreme vertigo
-Shaking/chills
-Twitching
-Confusion/fogginess
-Anxiety/fear
-Slight nausea
#Venlafaxine #Effexor #Withdrawals
Ok, I'm going to start a thread of this. I've been on 75mg a day of Venlafaxine. I've slowly weened off over last month. Yesterday was my first day without it.
Withdrawal symptoms:
-Tired
-Mild brain zaps and dizziness
#Venlafaxine #Effexor #Withdrawals
I think my antidepressant helps with muscle pains - I was out for a few days and my bones hurt more. I'm not sure if that is the way to describe the feeling. #Effexor #antidepressant #musclepain
I was running low on my antidepressant and needed to be sure I got a refill - especially with everything happening. I went to the pharmacy yesterday, got my refills,and had a great talk with the taxi driver. #medications #depression #Effexor
#concerta #concertacrash #newmeds #mixedstate #suicide #passivesuicidalideation #psi #suicideideation #effexor #mentalhealth #cannabis #selfmedication #bipolar #depression #anxiety #add #adhd #atypical
Fed up with mine never listening to me. In the process of weaning myself off effexor cause he refuses to help or put me on a stabilizer. If you know anyone accepting new patients please lmk. Cambridge Ontario.
#cambridgeon #ontariodoctors #cambridgegp #mentalhealth #effexor #mixedstate #diyiguess
New max HR 192! Speed wasn't bad either. Probably not great for my knee, but staying home is worse for my mental health right now.
#hyperthyroidism #manic #manicveener #rageride #bipolar #effexor #cantwaitfortreatment
I feel almost normal today, so celebrate with me! Fuck #effexor forever, never taking it again. Better living without chemistry. Have I mentioned I love Dan Deacon? #music #depression #anxiety #cope #experimental #synthesizer
Still sweating btw #effexor
Also got an HR monitor and seems like I have no chill. 145bpm average seems high. RHR in the morning is only 65 and I rarely exceed max though 🤷♂️
Meds put it up and increase sweating, which leads to dehydration, which can put it up too.
#heartrate #health #fitness #snri #effexor #hearthealth
Like I’m cold and also sweaty… this is a side effect that’s going to cause me much anxiety #effexor
For the love of gods…never let a doctor put you on #Effexor. Take anything else.
Currently in my first week free of this med and the withdrawal symptoms are brutal.
I am so grateful for the #doctors supervising my transition in meds, but still wish I’d never been put on this in the first place!
Getting Off Venlafaxine Can Be Incredibly Challenging www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/get... via @peoplespharmacy
#Effexor #venlafaxine #withdrawal #drugwithdrawal #medicationtapering #medication #medicine #pharmaceuticals #prescriptions #prescriptiondrugs
This train of thought is gone and I deleted the original post. Oh well! #Memory loss? #Effexor side effect? Who knows, but with any luck I will be off that awful medication soon.
Ok this post will out me as a certified crazy person, but I don't care because this is important and true: #Effexor #SSRNI is a last resort medication _in my opinion_. Don't get on it unless NOTHING else works. The side effects can be debilitating, and are more common than you might think.
Who can talk to me about #Effexor bc side effects of meds scare me, I don’t want weight loss or gain or brain zaps or nausea or libido issues!!
I’ve been on the same antidepressant for over five years. I wonder if I’ll ever be able to stop taking it. #Effexor #Venlafaxine
