having to reduce my ven from 300mg to 150mg in order to start on a tricyclic called Anafranil but since reducing again on Sunday my mood has hit the floor! Feeling really low and depressed, even thoughts of taking an overdose (which I'm not going to do).
I hope and pray that the Anafanil makes a positive difference and that side effects are not too severe.
What experiences have folk had reducing venlefaxine and or taking anafranil?
id be grateful to hear your stories.
Neil
On the same note the Anafranil is for my stubborn depression and my obsessive rumination and anxiety.
I can cope with the anxiety pretty much but my mind is almost constantly thinking about my illness and ruminations.
Im not an expert but is this a form of OCD, Im ruminating over my relationship with my wife with a continuous internal dialogue of whether I should stay or go which whilst I had thoughts of leaving before I was ill it didn't occupy my thoughts 24/7 and as a result is causing me so much distress, anxiety and depression.
Id appreciate thoughts and words of support as very low at the moment. Really pinning hopes on Anafranil to get me back to normal.
Thanks in anticipation.
Neil
hi there I had been on venlafaxine for 7 years and was taken off it in a week-it was awful,my mood was in my boots,tearful,horrible thoughts and i was really frightened,I believe it should be done gradually there are no quick ways well i dont think so...hope this helps susie
Thanks Susan, ive managed to halve my dose in a week and am about to go from 150mg down to 75mg.
Apart from a couple of crap days it's been ok. Neil