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.

[Epherdream]

Day 56...Yes finally seeing some sunshine..head zaps are less dramatic,still have nausea.My sleeping patterns are now 5-6 hours a night  on avaerage..Best in a long time. still emotional but no depression whatsoever...There is a BIG difference as most of you would know.Still losing weight though.I have 2 solid meals a day still,due to nausea, i have had to lessen my portions of food..Anxiety levels slowly tapering but still lingering, i expected that. It has been one mighty ride which i continue..keep safe peoples..

[4Maddie44]

Aw I .loved being called  a champion.  Thanks.

[Epherdream]

You my dear lady are a champion..More motivation for me thanx Maddie

[4Maddie44]

Well I started on the old type anti depressants beginning of 1992.  Been on lots of different ones ever since.  Stopped a couple of times, but depression returned.  Also had ones that gave me bad side effects.  Been a rollercoaster for all those years.

I was on Effexor 4 years when I stopped cold turkey, but depression returned after one year.  Last time I was on it 5 years before I quit.  I am doing really well after 6 months.  

I am a 73 year old grandma, so feel pleased that at my age, and having been on anti depressants for so long, I am doing well -   fingers crossed!!

Please keep in touch and let me know how you are doing.  

[Epherdream]

Thanks for your kind words and support..Im doing this alone so to hear well wishes is so refreshing

[Epherdream]

Researching this SNRI Discontinuation syndrome
Most cases of discontinuation syndrome last between one and four weeks but a substantial minority, perhaps up to 15% of users, have persistent withdrawal symptoms evident months after withdrawal.
So after 8 years solid my  norepinephrine. receptors are unblocked ..Probably why its taking so long to adjust back to some normal pattern of living..