Posted by elsie_girl on June 27, 2006, at 20:55:52
In reply to Re: Effexor withdrawal - physical symptoms, posted by over 55 on June 27, 2006, at 9:25:34
I just wanted to let you all know that looks like I have turned a corner - think there is a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, I have had physical problems as well - I think it was a muscular type of virus although my doctor disagrees. Think I know my own body better than her though. Am feeling much better in the head though and this is day 5 of taking Lovan (fluoxetine).
Am feeling like I want to do so much, but know that I still have to take it easy. Have more motivation etc. Don't think Efexor was the best med for me. I was hoping not to have to go back onto anything but, who am I kidding? If Lovan helps me get through the day and let me feel somewhat normal then I just have to accept that maybe I need it.
This site has certainly helped me too. "Hallmarky" or not I agree with you - talking to others in a similar position certainly helps. I have certainly felt "looney" the past few weeks, but now feeling more "normal".
Good luck to you all - will keep posting.
> > Hey over 55, Thanks for the check up. Yes, everything seems to be going ok. I haven't taken the effexor in 1 week and 6 days. Haven't taken the prozac in 1 week and 3 days. The only thing I have noticed still is the brain zaps. I am hoping those will go away and not be a permenant fixture in my brain. I did end up taken the wellbuterin. I am now on my 3rd day. I haven't noticed anything major though. Waiting patiently on that wait loss. We will see. How about you? How is it going so far?
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> Today is the first day off Effexor completely and am on 20mg of Prozac only. I have Effexor so can wean off more slowly if needed, but really hope that is it for me. My head feels clearer each day and yes, the noise feels louder!!
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> Although I haven't dropped any weight I do feel motivated to "try" to eat better and even start to really exercise. I get up and do some Yoga stretches to keep me from hurting when I walk, but that is not really exercise to lose weight. I just need something with the sweat taken out ( : I haven't had my "head sweat" thing for a week or so now. I am just feeling better and better. I am very tired still. It may have something to do with getting the toxins out too. Like I come home from work and end up taking a little nap before I can do the night time routine. But, I am waking up ready to get up at 6:15A. I do like to sleep so can't really blame that on the meds.
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> I think the Prozac should be about fully in my system now at 25 days. I agree that if I needed insulin I would take it and I don't have a problem with staying on "something" if I really need to, but sure wish I could figure out if I need it or not. I don't want to go back into the "darkness" to find out though. Many times I've been tempted to just go there as it is somewhat comfortable and "known" for me. But I know that is not healthy and can usually find a ray of hope somewhere to hang onto. I have so many things to be thankful for in my life I just can't dwell on this albatross too much. This site has been so helpful to me to be able to share with others who have gone through similar situations and are still overcoming obstacles in their own lives. There is hope for all of us and I want to thank all of you for sharing and caring. That certainly sounded "Hallmarky" didn't it! Well, I meant it! Keep us all posted on progress and we can help each other.
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