yes i had not taken any effexor for 5 days, but i had also been taking sleeping tablets, mobic and panadiene forte. i had tirrible nightmares, feeling funny in my head, i felt like i hadnt slept for days and had been wa;lking and couldnt walk or do anything more. but i also felt happy and not suicidal anymore. i went back on the effexor but would love not to have to take it. i have had some disastrous marriages and relationships in my life. i dont trust to have anymore and am trying to be happy living on my own. it is hard though. i had a long walk on the beach today just to avoid a guy that just wants to use me for sex. he lives right next door to me.
I was once on Effexor, and had to be weened off of it. I once ran out of the med for 4 days and went through some serious withdrawals. Doctor prescribed a sleep aid meanwhile. It took about 6 wks. to be weened off. Hang in there, it gets better!
I'm assuming you stopped cold turkey? If so, all of this is withdrawal, we need to wean off of these types of meds with the guidance of our prescribing doctor. Or it may be that you still need the medication. You have to decide which is worse...your depression or taking the medication to control the symptoms. Don't get hung up on because this is a mental issue that you can handle it on your own.....we often can't and that's okay. Depression can be like any other medical condition requiring daily medication to control the symptoms. You may want to call your doctor so he can properly wean you off the meds, but make sure you're ready to do this. Best wishes.