Symptoms: Akathisia, Brain zaps, Sexual dysfunction, Cognitive impairment, Insomnia, Depersonalization/Derealization, Suicidal ideation, Tinnitus, Neuropathy, Severe anxiety/panic, Muscle/joint pain, Anhedonia, GI disturbances, Other, Bruxism and weakness in limbs and light sensitivity
Life was difficult my mother was dying, my sister was in care. Homelife haf been unstable and abusive and I had experienced extensive trauma although I could only aim to survive as a young mother.
Life was difficult but easier with Effexor for the first 6 months until side effects started and excessive sleeping despite doctors raising the dose.
Eventually I tried to withdraw but it made me scream and pain tore through me. Then o got off it eventually. Years later I have tried Sertraline and vyvanse but my health has collapsed. 2 yeard of infections and teeth loss and parasthesia and skin crawling and hair loss.
The psychiatrists are indifferent or unaware of how severe the side effects and withdrawel complications of psychiatric medication, that is clear to me now.
I cannot work, exercise or communicate always.