cold turkey

[Epherdream]

I am on my 5th day cold turkey getting off effexor 75mg after 8 years...Before did this i consulted my dr and told her the method which i was choosing to get off..she was in full support been on them 10 years.Some of the stories on here are so similar..And hope too.

[Cassangel69]

I am glad you are feeling better today =)   I have just started a taper off of gabapentin (Neurontin) and it is not fun thus far.  I want to just quit cold turkey but my anxiety gets so severe just being late on a dose sometimes.  I relate to your desire to quit taking a medicine.  I hope we both achieve the goals we are wanting to achieve with a good stable mental health at the end =)  keep us posted on how you are doing.

[Epherdream]

Day 44.Went to see psych, told me nothing i didn't already know and to keep doing what i am doing..Yep $300 to tell me that..On a positive note i know i am doing what is right and i am feeling better everyday,as slow as the ride is i am patient enough to prevail.. SNRI discontinuation syndrome was also another diagnosis i can say i agree with the psych
. Age shall not weary them!!!!

[Epherdream]

Awesome place to be and so great to hear good stories like yours..Im not far away from that place..i just have to be patient and ride this out to the end. Which i will do.

[4Maddie44]

Hi, well we are here to support each other.  That is what this site is all about.  I was very, very ill when I joined 5 years ago.  Never thought I would be where I am now, drug free and depression free.  I don't take it for granted, as had relapses quite a few times.  I am very content at the moment now.  

Take care.  You sound a very strong person, and I believe I am too.  We would not be where we are now if we did not believe in ourselves and our strength to do this.  

[Epherdream]

Thanx Maddie.... I am progressing well day 39..Head zaps are just constant, and have learnt to deal with them to adhere to my daily living duties. I find the evening to be worst time of day for me. Adapting to my bodies needs and mental stability is the formula i use now my mind is clearing as each day goes past.Anxiety seems to vary but no depression whatsoever, Thanks for your support..

[4Maddie44]

I truly, honestly had no withdrawal symptoms whatsever.  That is because I took months and months to come off really slowly.  I reduced by very small amounts.  No zaps, nausea, nothing.  I was pleased with myself, as towards the end I was on  my own as doctor could only take me so far with the withdrawals.  Six months and no depression, just some anxiety.  

I do hope you are coping OK now.  Good you are doing so well, and if it suits you better to gold turkey then taper slowly, that is what is best for you.  shame we have to find out the hard way which way is easiest for us personally.  I admire your strength, and am with you all the way.

Keep us updated on your progress.