It’s crazy how videos like this aren’t seen until people actually go through and get the symptoms. All of this realness is WAY TOO ACCURATE. The serotonin and norepinephrine plunge are so bad. I’ve been ripped off 150mg all at once in March and the VA refused to refill my prescription. The side effects I’m going through right now are terrible/unbearable

The prozac bridge does not work and should not be adviced.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I love this channel and really appreciate how clearly you explain everything. I've learned so much from your videos.

I feel like it has affected my brain after nearly 3 years on it and Adderall. My memory and organization are worse than ever. The Dr told me short term but then she retired and my current Dr upped the dose.

Ive been on effexor for about twenty years i asked my doctor to help me off of it not only he refused but told me to change doctors if i wanted to go off of it now I know why i guess im on it for life

I've been on this for a little over 10 years. I'd love to try to come off it but my job requires focus and attention. I would need weeks or longer to come off. Scary for sure.....any advice on homeopathic approaches? Is there any hope? I feel like total hell if I delay or miss a dose. Thanks for the video!

Thank you for your hard work and studying of this demon they left me on at 300mg a day for 7yrs. I have stopped. Dr appointment tomorrow that I canceled this demon is beatable

Base jumper?? Jeez. That's crazy. Id like to try the one with the seat and parachute. Paragliding

I’m experiencing horrible vision problems like light sensitivity and fosters. I was on 300mg for about 3 years. I’ve been off for 3 months and still have vision problems. What should I do :/

Wait ! I’m sorry did you just say this drug is like being on cocaine? Holy crap 😮 Umm I am a recovering cocaine addict 14 years clean and sober the last thing I need is a drug that mimics cocaine 😮Yikes I just took my first pill but I don’t feel high that’s for sure ! My doctor prescribed this medication because I’ve lost my mother my two brothers all within 3 years so I’ve been a little depressed oh and she said it will work on hot flashes 😮 Since I’m complaining of those too lol Not sure this will be the right medication for me ? 😳 The last thing I need is an addictive drug ! 😮

I’ve been on Effexor HCL ER 150mg/day for almost a year now for complex PTSD and racing thoughts. It has helped. However I just started noticing in the past few mths a few “tics” that have started. Very restless and unable to sit still. Constant moving of my feet and legs when sitting. Holding my legs straight out and crossed for long periods of time when sitting. Vision has gotten worse and very light sensitive. Unable to lay still when trying to go to sleep. Rocking my whole body. And the worst one yet…skin picking!!! My arms and legs look like a druggy and I’m so embarrassed!! I had no idea these were side effects from my meds!! I just thought it was my nerves bc my 37yo son is living with schizophrenia and I’m his sole caregiver during the week bc his dad works out of state. Out of curiosity I decided to just check and see if Effexor could be causing this. And lo and behold it does! I’m at a loss. It helps my brain but if it’s causing all these other issues I don’t want to take it anymore!! Just deal with my c-ptsd without any help from big pharma!! Instead, I believe I’m going to try cannabis. Which I find hilarious at my age. But hey, at least the only side effects from it are munchies and sleep. Which are both something I need more of these days!! Thank you for sharing all this very important information!! Wish dr’s would do the same!!