MoisesSantos21: State of constant tension/anxiety after stopping effexor (venlafaxine)

[MoisesSantos21]

I took venlafaxine 150mg for 4 years (it did me great) but influenced by wrong opinions, I weaned off venlafaxine very quickly and after that I developed a state of constant tension/anxiety

24/7

It's like having anxiety 24 hours a day

My hands are shaking a lot

This anxiety/tension decreases a little at night

Things I've already tried:

ECT: 34 sessions

Almost all the most famous antidepressants and mood stabilizers

But that anxiety won't go away

Does anyone have the same symptom I have? going through the same thing as me?

And do you know what to do to improve?

I've been like this for 8 months now

thank you for your attention

[Altostrata]

Welcome, @MoisesSantos21

 

When did you last take venlafaxine?

 

How have your symptoms changed since May?

 

To help us out, follow these instructions Please summarize your drug and withdrawal history in your signature You may need to use a computer to do this.

[MoisesSantos21]

@Altostrata 8 months ago, I'm not going to post the entire history of medication here because I don't remember, but what's important for my case I already wrote in the post above

[MoisesSantos21]

@Altostrataand my symptoms haven't changed at all, it's the same tension/anxiety (24 hours a day) since when I stopped venlafaxine

[MoisesSantos21]

@Altostrata Do you have any idea what I can do to improve this?

[Altostrata]

You have withdrawal syndrome. Reinstating a small amount of the drug sometimes helps. You might try taking 10 beads of Effexor XR, the brand-name Effexor XR.  

 

This is important" Please summarize your drug and withdrawal history in your signature 

[MoisesSantos21]

@AltostrataI never tried taking 10 beads, something strange happens when I go back on antidepressants, it works for a few days and then I feel bad again,What do you think about this?

[Altostrata]

I don't know. We don't treat depression, we deal with withdrawal syndrome here, and we often see people feel better if they take a small amount of drug again.

 

No more discussion until you  summarize your drug and withdrawal history in your signature 

[MoisesSantos21]

@AltostrataI know, I'm talking about withdrawl syndrome here,but I will try your tip (10 beads of efexor)

[MoisesSantos21]

@Altostrata

this "feeling bad" I'm talking about is the return of the symptom of constant tension

[Altostrata]

Do not tag me again until you summarize your drug and withdrawal history in your signature 

[MoisesSantos21]

@Altostrata I made the signature, is it good now?

[Altostrata]

To reduce your withdrawal symptoms, you might try taking 10 beads of Effexor XR, the brand-name Effexor XR. Please let us know how you're doing. 

[MoisesSantos21]

@Altostrata I'm curious, have you seen a case here on the site similar to mine? (a person experiencing tension/anxiety 24 hours a day)

[Altostrata]

There are hundreds of cases here similar to yours.

[MoisesSantos21]

@Altostrataand how do these people make themselves feel better?  can you give me tips? Thanks

[MoisesSantos21]

@AltostrataSorry for insisting, I'm lost with the amount of information on this site, I don't know where to start reading

[FindRest]

16 hours ago, MoisesSantos21 said:

Sorry for insisting, I'm lost with the amount of information on this site, I don't know where to start reading

Click on the Browse/Forum link at the upper left corner of your screen. Two forums that would be useful for you are 1)Success Stories, and 2)Symptoms and Self Care. 
 

There is also the search box on the upper right corner of your screen.

 

Some additional links I would recommend for you are:

 

Reinstating and Stabilizing to Reduce Withdrawal Symptoms
https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/7562-about-reinstating-and-stabilizing-to-reduce-withdrawal-symptoms/#comment-33809

 

Tips for Tapering Effexor/Venlafaxine

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/272-tips-for-tapering-off-effexor-and-effexor-xr-venlafaxine/

 

Non Drug  Techniques to Cope with Emotional Symptoms

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/1112-non-drug-techniques-to-cope-with-emotional-symptoms/

Health Anxiety

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/5997-health-anxiety-hypochondria-and-obsession-with-symptoms/

 

Dealing with Emotional Spirals

https://www.survivingantidepressants.org/topic/13492-dealing-with-emotional-spirals/

 

Make sure you read through the entire threads if possible, as valuable tips are located throughout the entire threads.

 

[MoisesSantos21]

@Altostrata 

"beads" are the little balls inside the pills?

[Altostrata]

yes