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I have now been off Effexor for a little over a month. It's been kind of rough, but I don't want to go back on the medication. I'm now dealing with anxiety attacks in the mornings again....like I had before taking Effexor....which has brought back my irritable bowel (IBS) symptoms of upset stomach and frequent, urgent trips to the restroom (if you know what I mean). So mornings are pretty frustrating for me especially working a full time job from 8:00am-4. I'm doing some reading on alternative remedies such as exercise and breathing techniques. My mother and I joined Curves (a women's workout center) last year and I did real good. Then when I started going off the medication, I didn't feel like going. Now, I'm making myself go on a daily basis and I'm feeling a bit better. Exercise helps release a chemical called seretonin...which is lacking in people with depression/anxiety. So, it's been a long hard road, but I'm hanging in there. Thanks for all your support!
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