[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you or a loved one struggles with depression or other mental health-related illnesses, there's a good chance your doctor prescribed you Effexor to cope with your condition. Effexor is a popular anti-depressant, a long-releasing drug helping millions worldwide. While Effexor has done a lot of good, it's also a very powerful drug that's easy to get addicted to. Typically, people prescribed Effexor must take it for years at a time, and it's easy to develop a dependency. If you or a loved one has been taking Effexor for a while and has developed an addiction, it's important to go through withdrawal and stop using this drug.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Withdrawal is a painful and uncomfortable process, but it's a necessary step to overcome your addiction. This article will detail what symptoms you should expect during withdrawal and how to cope and make a lasting recovery.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] Physical symptoms of Effexor withdrawal Effexor, also known as Venlafaxine, is a potent and popular anti-depressant prescription drug. Like all drugs, it's possible to get addicted to Effexor if you take it for long enough. When this happens, and you choose to stop taking the drug, you'll go through withdrawal. On average, the Effexor withdrawal process will take between one and two weeks, and your symptoms will start within 12 hours of missing your last dose, sometimes even sooner. Here are some physical symptoms you'll experience through Effexor withdrawal.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" z_index=""][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_single_image image="2580" img_size="400x380" alignment="center" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="5px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_empty_space height="16px"][vc_column_text el_class="item"] Headaches Nausea Vomiting Body aches and pains Intermittent fevers Excessive sweating Body shivers and chills Brain zaps that feel like an electrical shock to your brain Dizziness Vertigo A shocking sensation in the hands and feet Other flu-like symptoms [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]The physical symptoms you experience during Effexor withdrawal happen because your body has gotten used to having the drug chemicals in your system. When you suddenly take those chemicals away, your body doesn't know how to cope and lashes out against you. Symptoms will vary from person to person depending on how dependent they are on Effexor and how quickly they try to withdraw.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] Psychological symptoms of Effexor withdrawal While the physical symptoms of Effexor withdrawal are painful and uncomfortable, the psychological and cognitive symptoms are just as bad. Effexor affects your brain and body, which means the signals and impulses your brain normally sends to your body will be inhibited.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text el_class="list"] Here are some of the psychological symptoms of Effexor withdrawal you'll likely experience. Nightmares and night terrors Periods of confusion Depression Anxiety Being impulsive or erratic Irritability Panic attacks Insomnia Loss of coordination [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="2519" img_size="400x360" alignment="center" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Because of the dangerous psychological side effects of Effexor withdrawal, it's important to be in a safe place during the process. You should also avoid certain activities, such as driving or operating heavy machinery during withdrawal. While you may feel fine at times, symptoms of confusion, loss of coordination, and impulsiveness can happen at a moment's notice.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] How to cope with Effexor withdrawal symptoms [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] No matter how you choose to withdraw from Effexor, you'll experience some variation of the symptoms listed above. However, there are certain things you can do to cope with and ease withdrawal symptoms. [/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="40"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_accordion active_tab="" collapsible="yes" style="boxed_accordion"][vc_accordion_tab title="Don't quit cold turkey" title_tag="h3" title_color="#ffffff"][vc_column_text]One of the worst decisions that people make when deciding to stop using Effexor is to quit cold turkey. While possible, quitting cold turkey will make your withdrawal symptoms much worse than they would otherwise be. Instead, it's better to wean yourself off of Effexor slowly over the process of several weeks.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title="Medications can help" title_tag="h3" title_color="#ffffff"][vc_column_text]The physical symptoms of Effexor withdrawal are some of the worst you'll ever experience. Therefore, certain over-the-counter medications like Advil and Ibuprofen can help with headaches and body aches. Other medications, such as Benadryl, can lessen the severity of brain zaps and shivers and help you fall asleep.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title="Exercise is crucial" title_tag="h3" title_color="#ffffff"][vc_column_text]Although exercising is the last thing you'll feel like doing, it's one of the best ways to cope with withdrawal symptoms. Not only will exercise help you get your mind off of what you're going through, but it will also release endorphins in your brain. These endorphins relieve pain, stress, and anxiety, making you want to start taking Effexor again. Exercise is also important for preventing relapse.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title="Eat lots of carbs" title_tag="h3" title_color="#ffffff"][vc_column_text]Serotonin will be one of your best friends as you attempt to withdraw from Effexor. It's crucial for helping you fall and stay asleep and reforming healthy sleep patterns. Your body produces serotonin on its own, and it does so by using carbs. Therefore, while cutting carbs is a popular way to lose weight, you don't want to cut carbs while going through Effexor withdrawal.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab title="Sleep is crucial" title_tag="h3" title_color="#ffffff"][vc_column_text]Sleep will be tough to come by during the first few days of withdrawal. However, if you want to make a lasting and effective recovery, you'll need to get as much sleep as possible. It may be necessary to consult a doctor and get a prescription for sleep medication if you're experiencing insomnia symptoms.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_separator type="normal" transparency="0.5" thickness="0.5" up="40" down="20"][vc_column_text] What's the most effective way to overcome drug addiction [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20"][vc_column_text]If you're serious about overcoming your Effexor addiction, the best way to do so is with professional assistance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="2586" img_size="full" alignment="center" qode_css_animation=""][vc_empty_space height="5px"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Professional detox means you'll have a team of healthcare professionals nearby to assist and guide you through withdrawal. 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