Posted by JouezMoi on February 24, 2007, at 13:36:53 [reposted on March 24, 2007, at 16:01:20 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Effexor Withdrawal Solution » Jouezmoi, posted by dsm3r on February 24, 2007, at 12:56:38
I am currently off all meds and doing OK so far. I actually had a good test yesterday ... enduring a 5.0 earthquake which lasted about 15 seconds, without getting an anxiety/ panic attack. I was diagnosed with generalised anxiety disorder (I had constant palpitations, outrageous outbursts, impatience, mood swings, and constant fear of dying ....)
The Effexor worked very well for me, very little side effects except for yawning at 3:00 in the afternoon, increased insomnia (which I always had anyways ... I live on Unisom), and the most interesting dreams which made going to the movies unnecessary. Effexor effectively brought me to a state of normalcy and the doc decided it was time to come off ... and that was when the nightmare began with the "discontinuation syndrome".
I used the Tranxene for 2 weeks only and I am now completely medication free right now .. for the past 2 weeks or so. (About 4 or 5 weeks completely off of Effexor). I am doing well in terms of managing my anxiety and my mood swings, and I feel good (except for a one day bout of PMS).
I have been dealing with these issues since my early 20s and I know I am good for now, and may remain so for a couple years even. And, the time will come when my monsters will raise their heads again and I will have to go back on meds .. be it depression, or anxiety or hypomania.
When that time comes, I will choose my course of treatment more carefully.
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