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Originally Posted by George H.
It's your body and your life therefor it's your decision. I can definitely understand your doubts. Nausea and vomiting are scary to me almost to a point of phobia. I've stopped taking Effexor twice and never had any problems with nausea. The rest of the withdrawal thing... yes it is that bad for some of us. It was very bad the first time I stopped. The brain zaps and another sensation that is just indescribable are awful. For me there was also there was also a problem with controlling my temper and almost total loss of patience. But... when it works, it works very well. The second time I stopped it was much easier. Taking psychotropic meds is always a roll of the dice.
I hope you find something else that helps.
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Thanks for your reply George H. The stuff really does affect different people different ways I guess, but your input is very valuable.
A psych nurse I spoke to asked "if the stuff actually works for you, why would you want to stop taking it?" A good question I suppose, but there could be any number of reasons. In my case I've always managed the GAD with a few drinks. I manage the SAD mostly by avoidance. I only go to town to do what I have to do (including work) and then get the heck out of there. The OCD isn't a big issue.
I had an old friend call me this morning and he's one of those older people who say most mental illness is just in a person's head and it's nothing a good psychologist couldn't help rectify. I was fine before his call and now I've tightened up with anxiety again. As an old song goes....... "Good advice is like a crash barrier!"
Not quite sure where to go from here, but I'll figure it out as I go like I usually do I suppose
Kind regards,
Rose.