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withdrawl effects purely 'psychological'?
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Ok, so i went to the doc today for my back, and we briefly discussed my withdrawal from Effexor. I explain that i was finding it really difficult coming off the last bit (literally crumbs, about 'o' much)
I started to say how i felt it was affecting my balance, when he muttered 'well... i think those effects will be purely psychological'
So my question is: I know i am taking such a small amount- can there really be side effects still- or is my brain making them up?
I know that i tried to get to about 2 days, and during that period my balance went off quite a lot (to the point where i didn't feel safe driving) and then i started to feel really anxious and impulsive and depressed, all at the same time.
This was over one weekend... so i know i'd need more time to come off the last bit, but what he said is making me paranoid that i'm making it all up, and i should just stop taking them, and think positively, and i'll be fine!
so.... thoughts and experiences appreciated
I started to say how i felt it was affecting my balance, when he muttered 'well... i think those effects will be purely psychological'
So my question is: I know i am taking such a small amount- can there really be side effects still- or is my brain making them up?
I know that i tried to get to about 2 days, and during that period my balance went off quite a lot (to the point where i didn't feel safe driving) and then i started to feel really anxious and impulsive and depressed, all at the same time.
This was over one weekend... so i know i'd need more time to come off the last bit, but what he said is making me paranoid that i'm making it all up, and i should just stop taking them, and think positively, and i'll be fine!
so.... thoughts and experiences appreciated
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