[belyro]

Originally Posted by nneighbour

Bethany,
I've been on Effexor for a few years now and have come to terms with most of the side effects. Unfortunatley the one I can't get used to is an empty pocket... That stuff is way too expensive. I've tried going off of it a couple of times with not so possitive results. But it doesn't mean that you can't do it. I couldn't get off it because I still need it. Just remember that effexor is a physical addiction, like any other drug. Take your time and give yourself some breaks when you decide to quit. You may want to choose a time when you don't have to work.

That's definitely the plan. I'll be very cautious of when I chose to do it. I also want to combine it with some cognitive behavioural therapy or something of that nature so I have some non-medicinal coping strategies.