Posted by bulldog2 on January 24, 2009, at 13:14:44
In reply to Effexor Addict, posted by Homemommy on January 7, 2009, at 13:49:14
> I just found this post and I am so glad I am not the only one. I started taking this Med about 1 1/2 years ago. I tried to get off of it about 9 months ago and thought I was going to DIE!! I had brain shocks, eyes twitched, nauseated, cried constantly, slept all day. I was so scared. I really thought I was going to have a seizure and die. My Dr told me the only way to get rid of the withdrawl was to start taking it again which at first I refused but after 2 weeks of hell I got back on it and the withdrawls stopped. So now I am a Effexor Addict. I hate it.
I copied a link that has a definition of addiction. It really has nothing to do wether the med is illeal or prescribed by a doc. It really is more of a physical process and you should not judge yourself negatively. If it is a plus be greatful something works. Untreated depression has greater consequences.
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