Sky745 Posted September 4, 2019 Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) I was on Effexor for 17 years, l got off cold turkey 2 years ago in November. I tried to kill myself, over dose in pills. The Doctors knocked out my front teeth, to save my life with the breathing tube. I hate life, l have chronic fatigue, tremors, memory problems, can't concentrate, bones hurt, spinal problems, digestive problems, insomia, etc. I'm angry this medicine destroyed me. I hate living through this hell. Edited September 12, 2019 by Shep removed obscenity (ChessieCat), added new username to title (Shep)
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted September 4, 2019 Moderator Emeritus Posted September 4, 2019 Hi and welcome to SA, I'm sorry that you have had such awful experiences. We need some additional information so that we can offer suggestions and provide relevant information. Q: Are you currently taking any drugs? To get you started please create your drug signature using the following format. Keep it simple. NO diagnoses or symptoms please - thank you. details for last 2 years - dates, ALL drugs, doses summary for older than 2 years - just years and drug/s Account Settings – Create or Edit a signature This is your own introductions topic where your can ask questions about your own situation and journal your progress. * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management
Moderator Emeritus ChessieCat Posted September 4, 2019 Moderator Emeritus Posted September 4, 2019 Please also tell us about any supplements you are currently taking. We also need to know if you are taking drugs (if any) and supplements (if any) every day or if you skip days. Thanks. * NO LONGER ACTIVE on SA * MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: (6 year taper) 0mg Pristiq on 13th November 2021 ADs since ~1992: 25+ years - 1 unknown, Prozac (muscle weakness), Zoloft; citalopram (pooped out) CTed (very sick for 2.5 wks a few months after); Pristiq: 50mg 2012, 100mg beg 2013 (Serotonin Toxicity) Tapering from Oct 2015 - 13 Nov 2021 LAST DOSE 0.0025mg Post 0 updates start here My tapering program My Intro (goes to tapering graph) VIDEO: Antidepressant Withdrawal Syndrome and its Management
Administrator Altostrata Posted September 12, 2019 Administrator Posted September 12, 2019 Welcome, Sky. I am so sorry you've been through this. Are your symptoms worse at any particular times of day? What is your sleep schedule? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted.
Sky745 Posted September 12, 2019 Author Posted September 12, 2019 My symptoms are all the time, l take alot of magnesium and vitmain D3 for sleep.
Administrator Altostrata Posted September 12, 2019 Administrator Posted September 12, 2019 Vitamin D3 is a daytime vitamin, depending on how much you take, it might keep you awake. You might immediately reduce the D3 and take it in the morning instead. How much magnesium do you take? Does it help? What is your sleep schedule? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted.
Administrator Altostrata Posted August 15, 2020 Administrator Posted August 15, 2020 Hello, @Sky745, how are you doing? This is not medical advice. Discuss any decisions about your medical care with a knowledgeable medical practitioner. "It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has surpassed our humanity." -- Albert Einstein All postings © copyrighted.
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