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Day 8 of Effexor. Anxiety is through the roof!

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darlarae45
darlarae45

Hey guys, I’m new here but could use some reassurance. 

I was on Prozac for a month and a half and had to get off of it. I was making me more depressed and suicidal. My doctor started me on Effexor. I was nervous to start it with all the horrible things i read about getting off of it. But i was in pain. I needed something. So I started it. It crazy, my depression went away right away. After day 3 i was almost feeling good. But for the last few days my anxiety has been AWFUL. I feel so on edge, I can’t fall asleep, I feel like my body is shaking all the time. 

I’m just hoping this gets better because I feel like I’m going crazy...

Any words of encouragement would be appreciated. 

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  • dana_19821
    dana_19821 darlarae45

    Posted

    Stick to it your b ok, I know it’s so very hard just get through a day at a time I plan my days it gets me through life xxxxx
  • darlarae45
    darlarae45

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    For anyone wondering here an update. I’m feeling pretty good. I’ve been on Effexor for about a month and a half. Maybe actually 2 months by now. 

    I almost feel normal. I started a new job and it was rough for the first 2 weeks. I was having bad anixety so I was taking Xanax. But I haven’t taken Xanax for a week and I’m actually feeling pretty good. My anxiety has calmed down a lot. 

    I don’t have any trouble sleeping anymore and I don’t have and side effects anymore. 

  • lynn67615
    lynn67615 darlarae45

    Posted

    How long did it take for your anxiety to lessen. I am on it 7 days 4 on 37.5 and 3 on 75mgs
    • karen_57593
      karen_57593 lynn67615

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      I'm on the venlafaxine and 5mg of diazepam I don't know wat one stopped it I feel it was the diazepam I'm not sure tho I've been ok past 6 days fingers crossed n they've upped from 37.5mg twice a day too 75mg twice a day I'm slowly coming off diazepam now hope you get better soon xxx

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