thoughts

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Registered: 01-30-2006
thoughts
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Fri, 11-03-2006 - 6:46pm

I just switched from 150mg of Effexor to 75mg (cutting down to get pregnant when I am off).
I have been on 75 for 3 days and it's like the anxiety is creeping back up on me (generalized anxiety) which has not been around for a long time.
Do you think it could just be in my head because I was worrying before I cut it down that this would happen? or is this common?

Also, I feel like I am going back to having bad thoughts about stupid things from the pas that used to bother me a lot when I had bad anxiety before....and then sometimes I convince myself that it's actually these past things that cause the anxiety?
Does anyone have these thoughts? Am I amking sense?

Sometimes also for 5 minutes I am on top of the world and the next 5 having the bad thoughts.....I'm so lost. I just want to cry for nothing...
Please anyone who can help or relate. thanks

Zarah

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Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: zarah25
Fri, 11-03-2006 - 8:40pm

Hi Zarah, if you do a search on this board for Effexor, or on the antidepressant meds board, you can read what others have experienced while coming off of effexor.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: zarah25
Sat, 11-04-2006 - 8:37am

Hi, Zarah! It is hard to tell sometimes if it's the dose reduction or our own anxiety that causes these feelings. Maybe it's a combination of both. I DID go off effexor successfully with a reduction schedule approved by my dr. It wasn't easy. I had doubts that I could do it & fears that my panic attacks would return. But, I MADE IT! You can, too. Remind yourself why you're doing this to keep you strong. Think positive thoughts.


Although I had some flu-like symptoms & some zapping sensations in my arms, I did cry alot for about 6 weeks. It was as if I was getting my normal feelings back in order. Keep in touch & let us know how you're doing. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan