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Aconite
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 Posted - 04/09/2008 : 00:28:22
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I tapered off of Effexor, then went completely off of it in February 2008. It's been over a month now, coming on two months, and I'm still in horrible shape. I'm in alot of pain physically and have had alot of side effects other people have said they had. But what really, REALLY scares the CRAP out of me is that I can't think anymore. I can barely form sentences. I feel like I'm mentally retarded. I use to have a good attention span. I use to spend my days reading and studying because I actually enjoy that kind of thing. I use to be able to write books and essays. Now I can't even comprehend or concentrate on a book. WHAT HAPPENED? I went off Effexor, and now I'm an idiot with shooting head pains. I also have NO sex drive at all. None. Whatsoever. Has anybody else experienced this? Is this permanent? Am I going to be stuck a sex-less idiot for life? Or will these symptoms go away? And when? Please help me. I'm terrified that I've lost my ability to think, comprehend, and my talent to write. My dreams are to be a writer and pursue a higher education. If my dreams are dead, I might as well be. Please help.  |
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| Zep
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Posted - 04/09/2008 : 01:28:51
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Hi Aconite, and welcome. I'm sorry that you are going through this - many of our members have been through similar experiences coming off effexor. If you look back through the posts, you will find some relevant information.
I've been through what you described, and you're right - the worst part is thinking that you'll be like this forever. Well, you won't...it does get better, but there is no set timeframe - depends on individual, on dosage, on length of time taking it, etc. Be patient with yourself, and talk to your doctor about these symptoms....
Zep.
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