Posted by sleepy lizard on October 14, 2002, at 22:45:58
In reply to Effexor withdrawal - brain 'shivers', weird dreams, posted by Caroline Wright on October 14, 2002, at 14:11:25
I've had much experience with the brain shivers (shocks). I noticed that they have to do with visual perception. If you focus on a spot and then shift the focus it may stimulate the shock. It is very strange and you may have balance problems too. I've had the wierd Sci-Fi dreams too. At one point only sleeping about 3 hours a night 'cause of it. These effects are caused, according to literature I read, to the temporary deficiency of neurotransmitters that were being provided by the medication. They are lower when withdrawing because the brain has not adapted to producing them again. Notice that it takes about a month to start getting the antidepressant effects and also about a month to withdraw. I have had the shocks (brain shivers) much longer than the dreams. I'm at 6 weeks cold turkey. The dreams only lasted about a few days after each drug reduction. The shocks have been reported to last up to 13 weeks. Hope this information helps you. Sorry you are miserable.
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