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Coming off venlafaxine - withdrawal or return of depression?

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elly30903
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Hi!

I was on venlafaxine 75mg a day for about 15 months for anxiety and depression, which worked other than making me incredibly tired and forgetful, and low libido! (not ideal)

it was never meant to be long term so I recently went through a long tapering off (37.5mg a day, then cutting up tablets into smaller pieces). Two weeks ago I took my last pill, and felt ok other than the strange brain zaps.

i definitely feel anxious and emotional right now (anything can trigger me into rage or tears - its a bit alarming). does anyone know if that's the withdrawal, or my body getting used to lack of drugs? or is this me "normal" (ie drugless)?? i really hope its not the latter!

any advice would be much appreciated! thanks 😃

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