I was on effexor for 6 years and now being off of it for 7 months, I miss it every day. Effexor helped me so much and the withdrawal symptoms are god awful. I would go back on it in a heartbeat, but the weight gain is what is keeping me from going back on it. I have lost 7 lbs since being off and gained much for than that while I was on it.
The anxiety level since being off of it is HUGE and I worry about anything and everything. I think the change of seasons and less sun is not helping either. It all has to do with our serotonin levels.
I see the endo on Monday and I know she will tell me to go back on as she does not believe it causes weight gain.
I felt so at ease on the Effexor, so I am still in debate mode as to staying off of it. Life is so much more enjoyable being steady emotionally and not in constant anxiety mode and depression.
Karen
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