Posted by over 55 on July 25, 2006, at 8:28:36
In reply to Re: I'm not afraid, I just don't wanna...., posted by wacky on July 24, 2006, at 19:11:41
The heat regulation thing is definitely an issue. Sometimes I'd feel like my head was going to pop off I'd get so hot. And sweat from the top of my head would just pour off. In this Kansas heat that was not a good thing.
Just a warning on weaning off though, if that is what you decide to do. Please go back and read some of the older posts and even go to the "alternative" site BEFORE you request to wean off. At 450mg you are at a significant gh dose and "withdrawal" could be difficult or not for you depending on YOU. My experience was relatively minor compared to others, but better to be prepared than caught off guard. I would suggest from expereience to not go off Effexor too fast. Just wean down and certainly, if your Dr suggests, take something to help along the way. I was prescribed Prozac at the same time as weaning to help and it certainly did for me. On the alternative site I found Omega 3 suggestions and also took that and still do even after getting off Effexor. Then I weaned off Prozac, even though I was mentally prepared to stay on it, if needed. I won't suffer from depression needlessly again.
So far so good for me. I have been off everything for over two weeks now and only symptom left is "fatique", but I am trying to deal with that by some alternative methods and starting to feel better already.So....I want to encourage you in your journey, but just be "mindful" it is your journey and unlike any you read here. Take what "fits" and use it. Your body is unique and meant to function at peak performance; but in our own ways we sabatoge it at every turn. I wish you well and hope this is a way for you to return to your "best self". I think everyone on this site is just wanting to be the best we can be with as little chemical dependence as possible.
Good luck and keep posting on your progress. We help one another here just by being real about our experiences.
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