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Old Nov 05, 2011, 05:07 AM
arcangel arcangel is offline
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Originally Posted by Valerina View Post
It's ironic you mention this! I'm in the same boat! I actually took prozac many years ago, when I was first diagnosed with OCD! Now, I'm definitely thinking about getting off effexor, as it's done absolutely NIL for my obsessive symptoms! (And, yes, trying to withdraw from effexor...even skipping a one-night dose...is like the ancient Greek Sisyphus rolling his boulder up Everest !)
Hey Valerina I've heard that some folks are able to stop effexor w/o much difficulty. If you have problems from missing one dose then unfortunately you may not be one of the lucky ones. Good luck w/ your decision and your struggles w/ your OCD

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Originally Posted by phoenix7 View Post
hang in there and get back to your dr and let them know its not working there are new meds out there that can help

Hey Jacky I'll do the best I can but my options are very limited. So is my patience
It's good to see you back