Posted by Wandabobonna on January 5, 2006, at 13:01:09
In reply to Re: Rest or Exercise while withdrawing?? » brainshiver, posted by nickolai on January 4, 2006, at 22:21:46
> I just happened to come across your message and it was as if I had written it myself. I went cold turkey off of my Effexor (was taking 112 mg daily) and haven't been able to do a decent workout in weeks. Everything you describe is exactly what I've had (but also horrible fatigue, like I could sleep all day). I forced myself back to the gym yesterday and did a less intense workout than usual, but still felt like I had no energy and like I'd never be able to workout the way I usually do. I know it's been quite awhile since you posted, but I'd love to know how it turned out for you and if you were able to get back to working out regularly.
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> > Hey there again. I normally love working out and do so about 5 days a week. However this is day 5 of my tapering experience, and I haven't worked out since I started tapering because I've been dizzy, nauseous, and my head has been killing me. I was thinking today I should try to get back at it just to keep up on my normal routine, but I am wondering if it is smarter to rest and take it easy. Any ideas or suggestions would be appreciated!!
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>Hello,
It has been a long time since a post has been sent to my email. But I know exactly what you are going through. This is just advice that I am giving but it is what helped me out. I had to taper down from 375 mg. I honestly thought I was going to die. At one point of time for about a week straight, I was locked in my room, lights out blinds closed, I wanted dark and quite. I had no appitite, I was throwing up anything I tried to get down, my head felt like it was going to fall off, I would get this feeling that I can only describe as it felt like my brain was being jolted every couple of minutes. That part honestly lasts the longest. I know you are on a lower dose, but withdraws are withdraws no matter what dose you are at. Finally it got to a point where I wanted to be put out of my misery, so I went to my doctor and he gave me 1mg of adivan. I swear that stuff saved me. It is addictive so you only want to use it when you need to, but if you are are having the same symptoms I had including not being able to sleep even though you want to so bad. I was also having night terrors or nightmares and heavy night sweats that I had to change my clothes in the middle of the night or even during a nap in the day. Adivan takes the edge off while you are going through the withdraws. It is also good to keep around ecspecially because with you getting off of effexor, you might have bad days as far as depression goes and instead of really feeling like you are going crazy, it will calm you down. If you decide to talk to your doctor and you do ask for adivan, take it responsibly and stay at a low dose like .5 mg or 1 mg. and only use it when you really need it. I know you probably don't want to start taking any more drugs, but it promise it really helps during this hard time. Props to you if you are still able to make it to the gym, but I know I had NO energy during that period of withdraws. So take it easy if you need to because the gym will be there when you feel better. I hope this post helps you. I know I wouldn't have made it through if I didn't find it. Because I thought I was the only one going through it, but just remember you are not alone. Feel free to ask me anything else and I will try to help you. GOOD LUCK!!!
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