tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929015.post115505507851762917..comments2023-03-28T10:57:04.041-04:00Comments on They Tell Me to Keep Coming Back: When Stopping Effexor XRtkdjunkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12672164725297550849noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929015.post-91132760760616180092006-11-01T06:21:00.000-05:002006-11-01T06:21:00.000-05:00Wow! Thanks for letting us knowWow! Thanks for letting us knowTrudginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08139170570599049146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929015.post-1157666084045483952006-09-07T17:54:00.000-04:002006-09-07T17:54:00.000-04:00Thanks, tdkjunkie. I've said the words to the par...Thanks, tdkjunkie. I've said the words to the partner, and I'll check out the website. The rest is up to him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929015.post-1157078556409019552006-08-31T22:42:00.000-04:002006-08-31T22:42:00.000-04:00Anonymous, I'm sorry to hear about your partner. ...Anonymous, I'm sorry to hear about your partner. You might be able to find some good advice at the Sober Recovery forums -- <A HREF="http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/" REL="nofollow">www.soberrecovery.com/forums</A>. They have a special section for Friends and Family of alcoholics and addicts -- but they also have forums for mental health as well.<BR/><BR/>It's hard to watch someone you love experience this trauma. The most important thing for you to know is that it's not your fault, and it's up to your partner to decide to get help.<BR/><BR/>I hope he gets help soon.tkdjunkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12672164725297550849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929015.post-1157062502855612172006-08-31T18:15:00.000-04:002006-08-31T18:15:00.000-04:00My partner is on this drug (about two months) and ...My partner is on this drug (about two months) and I'm very scared with how it has changed him. He sleeps less, says he feels like he has more energy, but he looks drugged up often. After 3-4 days averaging 3-4 hours sleep per night, he crashes big time and sleeps for 12 or more hours. At least once per week, he gets these really bad sweats that literally soak the bed to the point were all bedding has to be changed, and sometimes the bed is too wet to sleep in. He is more irritable, and generally does not look very healthy. I keep telling him he should go to the doctor and changes meds, but he hasn't so far. The more I research this drug, the more fearful I become, because the longer he is on it, the worse he gets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929015.post-1155507098066713142006-08-13T18:11:00.000-04:002006-08-13T18:11:00.000-04:00XR has not been such a bad med for me. I actually ...XR has not been such a bad med for me. I actually just increased my dosage (under the supervision of a doctor). In the past, I've heard these awful comments about Wellbutrin.<BR/><BR/>Not every anti-depressant is right for every person. Hang in there babe. It will get better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929015.post-1155092825305953732006-08-08T23:07:00.000-04:002006-08-08T23:07:00.000-04:00Good advice on not taking Effexor XR. I won't take...Good advice on not taking Effexor XR. I won't take anything that is addictive.lash505https://www.blogger.com/profile/09213373741518348389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929015.post-1155075242913997992006-08-08T18:14:00.000-04:002006-08-08T18:14:00.000-04:00Those withdrawal symptoms sound similar to my inco...Those withdrawal symptoms sound similar to my incomprehensible demoralization.dAAvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378341182741173178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929015.post-1155074211486269042006-08-08T17:56:00.000-04:002006-08-08T17:56:00.000-04:00Hey, hang in there... did you call your dr? I will...Hey, hang in there... did you call your dr? I will pray for you.<BR/>I got off my meds in early sobriety, and went through post acute withdraw syndrome, had horrible panic attacks ects,<BR/>with a lot of meditation, and talking to a dr I made it through, go to meetings stay connected and take care of yourself. I am sorry you are going through this.. sending a peaceful night's sleep to you and some relaxation and rest..Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07781628960161310563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27929015.post-1155062954393663902006-08-08T14:49:00.000-04:002006-08-08T14:49:00.000-04:00I take it as well and if I miss one dose it is rea...I take it as well and if I miss one dose it is really bad. I am weaning very very slowly. Like I am talking down a dose every three to six months. I don't think it is a good idea to stop any meds without the care of a doc. I have watched many girls do it only to relapse or get sicker and end up back in institutions.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the post.<BR/>G~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01301188057020591320noreply@blogger.com