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hi wondering---i have been off since the beginning of this year. The zaps and diziness have gone, but my emotions are still on a rollercoaster.
melissa: the bloated thing stayed with me until it seems about three weeks ago. I don't know if the fact that I took long walks every other day, and did about 250 crunches. Another thing which may have helped is that once in a while I would drink "dieters tea". It has senna which acts as a laxative.
melissa: the bloated thing stayed with me until it seems about three weeks ago. I don't know if the fact that I took long walks every other day, and did about 250 crunches. Another thing which may have helped is that once in a while I would drink "dieters tea". It has senna which acts as a laxative.
endlessnight last decade
Good morning all I just have to tell you that this morning I watched a movie called My Best Friend's Wedding. I am so depressed. I feel worse than Julia Roberts did at the end. It will take me a while to get that out of my mind and then I will be ok (I hope). I can't believe I got so down because of this movie.
You know, I had already seen it. Didn't feel like that before. LOL
Thanks for listening.
Bonnoe
You know, I had already seen it. Didn't feel like that before. LOL
Thanks for listening.
Bonnoe
BonnieR last decade
Somebody asked about urinary incontinence and Stephanie's mom asked about high urine output. Well, if I may use the word "pee," earlier this year I had problems with the first issue to the point of waking up a couple times either about to pee or having peed. As I started to lower doses that got better,
But I do still have to pee a lot and often. Drinking lots of water ups that ante on that, too, but I think it's an okay thing. Just inconvenient and sometimes uncomfortable. Since earlier tests indicated I did not have diabetes, ovarian cysts or tumors (in fact, a "beautiful reproductive system" declared the ultrsound tech and radiologist), I know that all the strange and unwelcome experiences of the past 9 months had their origin in Effexor.
Bonnie, it's okay to feel. :-) I actually find that a bittersweet movie myself.
Hugs to all on this yet again rainy day in Minnesota. Where does everybody else live? I could use some vicarious nice weather.
Laurel
But I do still have to pee a lot and often. Drinking lots of water ups that ante on that, too, but I think it's an okay thing. Just inconvenient and sometimes uncomfortable. Since earlier tests indicated I did not have diabetes, ovarian cysts or tumors (in fact, a "beautiful reproductive system" declared the ultrsound tech and radiologist), I know that all the strange and unwelcome experiences of the past 9 months had their origin in Effexor.
Bonnie, it's okay to feel. :-) I actually find that a bittersweet movie myself.
Hugs to all on this yet again rainy day in Minnesota. Where does everybody else live? I could use some vicarious nice weather.
Laurel
Naria last decade
Bonnie I too was really really emotional a couple weeks into detox and certain shows or song would really put me into a down mood. I think in general people that may have some depression issues feed off their environments. You may wana kinda sensor what your watching, reading and listening to over the next couple weeks or a month. I remember a couple weeks ago I picked up Rosie Odonnels book at the dollar store for a quick read and it had such a troubled tone to it that even though I finished it I wished after I had not read it at that point and time until I feel better emotionally. Thats when I started sensoring it and I would say that today I could probably watch or listen to something sad and be ok,...rambling again. I also wish we could edit these :)
Jami
Jami
Jamikissezs last decade
Also have to pee a lot at this point but hopefully its my system flushing out all this crap :)
Im in california lovely day here!
Hugs to BonnOE lol heheh
jami
Im in california lovely day here!
Hugs to BonnOE lol heheh
jami
Jamikissezs last decade
It is a beatiful sun shiney day (sounds like a song) here in Virginia.
I am down to taking effexor to 18.75 and this is my 5th day and I am having some dizziness. I took a dramamine and am hoping that will help it. I also feel a little spacey. More than normal, lol.
I will do this until I feel ok with this amount and then I will try to go down to half of that. I hope I can make it.
Well, I know I can make it.
That sounds better. Have a good weekend everyone.
Love,
Bonnie
I am down to taking effexor to 18.75 and this is my 5th day and I am having some dizziness. I took a dramamine and am hoping that will help it. I also feel a little spacey. More than normal, lol.
I will do this until I feel ok with this amount and then I will try to go down to half of that. I hope I can make it.
Well, I know I can make it.
That sounds better. Have a good weekend everyone.
Love,
Bonnie
BonnieR last decade
I had the best night's sleep last night, but woke up with the mother of all headaches. I took the chaser. But could it have been the two bottles of wine my husband and I drank with dinner? Who knows, but the headache disappeared quickly. I am on the day without the evil pill now but I am not having too many problems. Could it be my cholesterol tonic, I don't know. When I cut down to the 37.5 dose, I will find out!!!
It is nice to know where everyone is from, let me get this right: Jami, CA, I've been to San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Napa, and of course, LA.
Bonnie: I have been to VA a lot. We used to live in the MD suburbs, and I had a cousin who lived in Annandale. Currently my daughter lives in Richmond.
Oh my goodness, I lost my train of thought (familiar anyone). Unfortunately I cannot read my notes! Anyway, Minnesota, I have been there to Minneapolis and St. Paul.
I have this part-time hobby to visit every state in the USA. I am only missing ND, SD, IA, KS, AK, OK. My daughter and I do trips every other year to try to wipe one out.
I am trying to read my notes! Melissa, you talked abaout the tummy. Is it hard to the touch and you think to have to defecate all the time or think you have to pee? Last fall I had the first urinary track infection I have ever had in my life. Do you think it could have been caused by Effexor?
I cruised this website for half an hour and made notes, I cannot read my writing. Is this unusual?
Anyway, for those of you who have had complexions that have gotten better, I have a question. I have noticed for at least the past 6 months that the area around my eyes, you know the part you put eyeshadow on has turned a yellowish grey as well as slightly under my eyes. Has anyone had that happen. I want you to remember that I am thinking pre-withdrawal because I haven't got into the serious stuff yet. Right now I am coping OK.
I will not be posting again until I get back from St. Louis, probably next Fri or Sat. Talk with you then. Cat
It is nice to know where everyone is from, let me get this right: Jami, CA, I've been to San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Napa, and of course, LA.
Bonnie: I have been to VA a lot. We used to live in the MD suburbs, and I had a cousin who lived in Annandale. Currently my daughter lives in Richmond.
Oh my goodness, I lost my train of thought (familiar anyone). Unfortunately I cannot read my notes! Anyway, Minnesota, I have been there to Minneapolis and St. Paul.
I have this part-time hobby to visit every state in the USA. I am only missing ND, SD, IA, KS, AK, OK. My daughter and I do trips every other year to try to wipe one out.
I am trying to read my notes! Melissa, you talked abaout the tummy. Is it hard to the touch and you think to have to defecate all the time or think you have to pee? Last fall I had the first urinary track infection I have ever had in my life. Do you think it could have been caused by Effexor?
I cruised this website for half an hour and made notes, I cannot read my writing. Is this unusual?
Anyway, for those of you who have had complexions that have gotten better, I have a question. I have noticed for at least the past 6 months that the area around my eyes, you know the part you put eyeshadow on has turned a yellowish grey as well as slightly under my eyes. Has anyone had that happen. I want you to remember that I am thinking pre-withdrawal because I haven't got into the serious stuff yet. Right now I am coping OK.
I will not be posting again until I get back from St. Louis, probably next Fri or Sat. Talk with you then. Cat
catgranny last decade
How does my text disappear? I have already done this post and somehow it was gone. Anyway, Naria, you are Minnesota and you had a comment re "pee". I have had a slight incontinence problem for the past year. Is is the evil med? Historically, I expected it because my mother had a problem with it. But my GYN explains it as multiple childbirth. I even bought a toy from one of my neighbors who is an RN and is in her sixties and has invented a device to help with incontinence. Her website is www(dot)wellnesswithin(dot)com if anyone is interested.
Unfortunately, I have lost my train of thought again. See you when i get back from
St. Louis. - Love, to all,
Cat.
Unfortunately, I have lost my train of thought again. See you when i get back from
St. Louis. - Love, to all,
Cat.
catgranny last decade
Cat Have a great time in St. Louis.
You know, I have the problem with incontinence also. Never put the two together, but it could be.
I live about an hour from Annandale.
I am going to check out the website you gave us.
Hugs
Bonnie
You know, I have the problem with incontinence also. Never put the two together, but it could be.
I live about an hour from Annandale.
I am going to check out the website you gave us.
Hugs
Bonnie
BonnieR last decade
Hi all, well I havent written in a while.. I still am not feeling right,, been since OCt since i quit and still feling dizzy and tired. Like Iam swayin.. I am going to try noni juice cause the mood swings I been havin is horrible.. I feel miserable alllllllll the time.. anyone have any suggestions.. I know noone has really responded to any of my messages but maybe I will this time.. thanks alison Hope u all are doing alot better
alicat871 last decade
alicat----ive been off since jan of this year and i still feel tired and dizzy. im thinking of taking vitamin B12 to hopefully give me more energy.
As to your feeling miserable, I dont have any suggestions because though I dont feel miserable all the time, I do feel miserable it seems most of the time. So my sympathies.
Do you do any form of excercise? I know the last thing one feels like doing when one is down is working out. But going outside and even a 10 minute walk does a lot to boost my spirits. some days i have to force myself as all i want to do is lie in bed .
take care
As to your feeling miserable, I dont have any suggestions because though I dont feel miserable all the time, I do feel miserable it seems most of the time. So my sympathies.
Do you do any form of excercise? I know the last thing one feels like doing when one is down is working out. But going outside and even a 10 minute walk does a lot to boost my spirits. some days i have to force myself as all i want to do is lie in bed .
take care
endlessnight last decade
thanx for responding endless.. I do exercise somtimes.. today Iwento the mall.. but still its like my body is moving from side to side or running fast.. its wierd.. like when I am sitting in a car its like the car is moving.. Maybe its anziety I dont know.. I am going to the Dr June 3 Finally.. then I cna see if they can look at my heart and make sure everythin is ok.. someone on another site said somthin of tilt table tests and stuff.. I am going to see if there is somtjhin wrong.. Its like I have not been the same since the day I stopped effexors.. I been going to an herbalist so been taking herbals but doesnt seem to be helpin.. anyone heard of NONI juice.. thanks alison
alicat871 last decade
I took my last dose of Effexor this morning. It was actually anti-climactic, considering how much I'd been waiting for this day. Of course, I still have to get through whatever comes next. ;->
This was my first really good weekend in almost a year. I was able to get "outside myself" for most of it. I learned to play frisbee golf on Saturday and went to the opera on Suday (I'm a season ticket holder). I noticed that a lot of things looked really beautiful and alive to me.
I believe the sublingual B12 has helped me a lot. The doctor did wonder why my B12 levels were so high, but I decided to just play dumb. He told me to cut back on my vitamins. :-) I'll stop the B12 when the time is right, as I do take a B complex as well. But I can say from my experience that extra B12 seems to be a good tonic during Effexor step-down.
Alicat, have you tried ginger capsules, ginger tea, or dried ginger for your dizziness?
This was my first really good weekend in almost a year. I was able to get "outside myself" for most of it. I learned to play frisbee golf on Saturday and went to the opera on Suday (I'm a season ticket holder). I noticed that a lot of things looked really beautiful and alive to me.
I believe the sublingual B12 has helped me a lot. The doctor did wonder why my B12 levels were so high, but I decided to just play dumb. He told me to cut back on my vitamins. :-) I'll stop the B12 when the time is right, as I do take a B complex as well. But I can say from my experience that extra B12 seems to be a good tonic during Effexor step-down.
Alicat, have you tried ginger capsules, ginger tea, or dried ginger for your dizziness?
Naria last decade
good morning all!!
Thank you again for all your support...it seems as though my daughter's worst days were last week wed/thurs (days 3 & 4)...today is her 8th day off of effexor, her weekend was busy with a few of her sorority sisters coming to town; saturday night they were out & steph had 2 beers, which seemed to do her no aparent harm, prior to the alcohol she was having hot flashes & very minor zaps...yesterday she claimed to have no w/d symptoms...i on the other hand detected some moodiness & sharpness in her "tone"...our weather has been gorgeous, yesterday, we planted flowers together most of the day...then she went for a run ! we are taking this day by day... i'm sure you all can relate to that. I'm writing from the office, the markets are busy today. By the way, we live in a suburb of Chicago...my daughter goes to Iowa State University....have a positive day, everyone! ~dawn
Thank you again for all your support...it seems as though my daughter's worst days were last week wed/thurs (days 3 & 4)...today is her 8th day off of effexor, her weekend was busy with a few of her sorority sisters coming to town; saturday night they were out & steph had 2 beers, which seemed to do her no aparent harm, prior to the alcohol she was having hot flashes & very minor zaps...yesterday she claimed to have no w/d symptoms...i on the other hand detected some moodiness & sharpness in her "tone"...our weather has been gorgeous, yesterday, we planted flowers together most of the day...then she went for a run ! we are taking this day by day... i'm sure you all can relate to that. I'm writing from the office, the markets are busy today. By the way, we live in a suburb of Chicago...my daughter goes to Iowa State University....have a positive day, everyone! ~dawn
wonderingwhy last decade
good morning all!!
Thank you again for all your support...it seems as though my daughter's worst days were last week wed/thurs (days 3 & 4)...today is her 8th day off of effexor, her weekend was busy with a few of her sorority sisters coming to town; saturday night they were out & steph had 2 beers, which seemed to do her no aparent harm, prior to the alcohol she was having hot flashes & very minor zaps...yesterday she claimed to have no w/d symptoms...i on the other hand detected some moodiness & sharpness in her "tone"...our weather has been gorgeous, yesterday, we planted flowers together most of the day...then she went for a run ! we are taking this day by day... i'm sure you all can relate to that. I'm writing from the office, the markets are busy today. By the way, we live in a suburb of Chicago...my daughter goes to Iowa State University....have a positive day, everyone! ~dawn
Thank you again for all your support...it seems as though my daughter's worst days were last week wed/thurs (days 3 & 4)...today is her 8th day off of effexor, her weekend was busy with a few of her sorority sisters coming to town; saturday night they were out & steph had 2 beers, which seemed to do her no aparent harm, prior to the alcohol she was having hot flashes & very minor zaps...yesterday she claimed to have no w/d symptoms...i on the other hand detected some moodiness & sharpness in her "tone"...our weather has been gorgeous, yesterday, we planted flowers together most of the day...then she went for a run ! we are taking this day by day... i'm sure you all can relate to that. I'm writing from the office, the markets are busy today. By the way, we live in a suburb of Chicago...my daughter goes to Iowa State University....have a positive day, everyone! ~dawn
wonderingwhy last decade
good morning all!!
Thank you again for all your support...it seems as though my daughter's worst days were last week wed/thurs (days 3 & 4)...today is her 8th day off of effexor, her weekend was busy with a few of her sorority sisters coming to town; saturday night they were out & steph had 2 beers, which seemed to do her no aparent harm, prior to the alcohol she was having hot flashes & very minor zaps...yesterday she claimed to have no w/d symptoms...i on the other hand detected some moodiness & sharpness in her "tone"...our weather has been gorgeous, yesterday, we planted flowers together most of the day...then she went for a run ! we are taking this day by day... i'm sure you all can relate to that. I'm writing from the office, the markets are busy today. By the way, we live in a suburb of Chicago...my daughter goes to Iowa State University....have a positive day, everyone! ~dawn
Thank you again for all your support...it seems as though my daughter's worst days were last week wed/thurs (days 3 & 4)...today is her 8th day off of effexor, her weekend was busy with a few of her sorority sisters coming to town; saturday night they were out & steph had 2 beers, which seemed to do her no aparent harm, prior to the alcohol she was having hot flashes & very minor zaps...yesterday she claimed to have no w/d symptoms...i on the other hand detected some moodiness & sharpness in her "tone"...our weather has been gorgeous, yesterday, we planted flowers together most of the day...then she went for a run ! we are taking this day by day... i'm sure you all can relate to that. I'm writing from the office, the markets are busy today. By the way, we live in a suburb of Chicago...my daughter goes to Iowa State University....have a positive day, everyone! ~dawn
wonderingwhy last decade
hi all
well i guess today is one on my down days. suicidal urges are back with a bang. my coping skills on these days is next to zero.
im so fed up with life. im tired of the seemingly endless struggle and going through it alone. nothing is working out, either career or personal. im supposed to be studying for a test next month (CFA) but i wonder what the point is as i cant get a job in that field.
i feel so lost. maybe tomorrow ill not feel this bad, but as a type this i feel absolutely miserable.
well i guess today is one on my down days. suicidal urges are back with a bang. my coping skills on these days is next to zero.
im so fed up with life. im tired of the seemingly endless struggle and going through it alone. nothing is working out, either career or personal. im supposed to be studying for a test next month (CFA) but i wonder what the point is as i cant get a job in that field.
i feel so lost. maybe tomorrow ill not feel this bad, but as a type this i feel absolutely miserable.
endlessnight last decade
Dear endlessnight,
I've had days like that, way too many. I hope that posting to this forum and knowing others are just an e-mail away can be some comfort in the back of your mind. This will pass. Just stay as safe as possible today and take life as easy as possible.
Hugs and prayers,
Laurel
I've had days like that, way too many. I hope that posting to this forum and knowing others are just an e-mail away can be some comfort in the back of your mind. This will pass. Just stay as safe as possible today and take life as easy as possible.
Hugs and prayers,
Laurel
Naria last decade
endlessnight:
though i am relating to what all of you are experiencing, through my daughter's w/d's my heart is breaking. Please, please never give up on yourself...or these ups & downs of emotion. Remain focused on the "big" picture & know that you will beat this....be positive...(i realize it might be easier said than done), but better days lie ahead.
though i am relating to what all of you are experiencing, through my daughter's w/d's my heart is breaking. Please, please never give up on yourself...or these ups & downs of emotion. Remain focused on the "big" picture & know that you will beat this....be positive...(i realize it might be easier said than done), but better days lie ahead.
wonderingwhy last decade
Hi all well went to work today.. it suks being a counselor and not being able to help myself.. Laurel I just wanted to comment oin ur response about the ginger.. I did take that beforwe and it hasnt helped.. I just about ready to give up on everything medicine wise.. about to stop going to this herbal place casue its breaking my pockets.. I dont know if the diziines is psychological or not.. I am goign to this Dr in JUne he better give me somtihn maybe lexapro.. anyways Endless I know what ur talkin about I feel down alot and miserable.. If u need anthin let me know.. I thughjt I let u all know I live in Florida.. If that means anythin.. sorry if I sounds grumpy just tired of feelin like this.. I WANT MY LIFE BACKKKK alison
alicat871 last decade
Hi all well went to work today.. it suks being a counselor and not being able to help myself.. Laurel I just wanted to comment oin ur response about the ginger.. I did take that beforwe and it hasnt helped.. I just about ready to give up on everything medicine wise.. about to stop going to this herbal place casue its breaking my pockets.. I dont know if the diziines is psychological or not.. I am goign to this Dr in JUne he better give me somtihn maybe lexapro.. anyways Endless I know what ur talkin about I feel down alot and miserable.. If u need anthin let me know.. I thughjt I let u all know I live in Florida.. If that means anythin.. sorry if I sounds grumpy just tired of feelin like this.. I WANT MY LIFE BACKKKK alison
alicat871 last decade
Hi all well went to work today.. it suks being a counselor and not being able to help myself.. Laurel I just wanted to comment oin ur response about the ginger.. I did take that beforwe and it hasnt helped.. I just about ready to give up on everything medicine wise.. about to stop going to this herbal place casue its breaking my pockets.. I dont know if the diziines is psychological or not.. I am goign to this Dr in JUne he better give me somtihn maybe lexapro.. anyways Endless I know what ur talkin about I feel down alot and miserable.. If u need anthin let me know.. I thughjt I let u all know I live in Florida.. If that means anythin.. sorry if I sounds grumpy just tired of feelin like this.. I WANT MY LIFE BACKKKK alison
alicat871 last decade
Hello all,
I am from Portland OR. Today seems like it was the first day of sun in so many days. Our rainfal is 250% of normal....no chance of drought now!
As for my abdomin, it's distention. The worst part is the decending colon side (left side) and it has progresses up the transferse colon. I also have areas that just stick out...I wonder if it might be a hernia there?
Anyway I am on my 10 consequetive effexor free day. Someone said earlier it is like coming alive, I couldn't agree more. The dizziness has minimized and today I only had a few spells that were more like a mutted zap combined with dizziness. I am sleeping well at night and have the motivation I lost years ago to do stuff.
I'll be starting soccer again tomorrow and I'm hoping that exercise will help my belly.
Keeping busy has been a key for me in avoiding the brain zaps. Must be something to that. I still have emotional flashes, so much emotion in a compressed burst. Again, I'm glad I'm feeling something again. It's good to feel again.
Endlessnight, I wish I had some wonderful words to help you. I do know where you are at, I've been there. Remember it's ok to ask for help. That minor feet of asking for help took me awhile to grasp. I am glad that you can talk with us here. This is a healthy way of reaching out.
I gather from reading many of the posts here that effoxor is bad. I do give it credit for getting me through a very rough time of serious depression. There however might have been a less risky anti-depressant to use that this one.
I'm happy to have kicked the habit!
Cheers,
Melissa
I am from Portland OR. Today seems like it was the first day of sun in so many days. Our rainfal is 250% of normal....no chance of drought now!
As for my abdomin, it's distention. The worst part is the decending colon side (left side) and it has progresses up the transferse colon. I also have areas that just stick out...I wonder if it might be a hernia there?
Anyway I am on my 10 consequetive effexor free day. Someone said earlier it is like coming alive, I couldn't agree more. The dizziness has minimized and today I only had a few spells that were more like a mutted zap combined with dizziness. I am sleeping well at night and have the motivation I lost years ago to do stuff.
I'll be starting soccer again tomorrow and I'm hoping that exercise will help my belly.
Keeping busy has been a key for me in avoiding the brain zaps. Must be something to that. I still have emotional flashes, so much emotion in a compressed burst. Again, I'm glad I'm feeling something again. It's good to feel again.
Endlessnight, I wish I had some wonderful words to help you. I do know where you are at, I've been there. Remember it's ok to ask for help. That minor feet of asking for help took me awhile to grasp. I am glad that you can talk with us here. This is a healthy way of reaching out.
I gather from reading many of the posts here that effoxor is bad. I do give it credit for getting me through a very rough time of serious depression. There however might have been a less risky anti-depressant to use that this one.
I'm happy to have kicked the habit!
Cheers,
Melissa
melissa14 last decade
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