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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

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
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