Im really confused,big mistake i know! UK users maybe best-My Gp wants me to now go cold turkey frm 300 mg ?!


Question: Im really confused,big mistake i know! UK users maybe best-My Gp wants me to now go cold turkey frm 300 mg .?
Efexor XL - (venlaflaxine) for 14 days as yesterday lunchtime i took 10 caps of 150 mg-stupid i know,please dont tell me or advice me,i have borderline personality disorder ( no excuse) im in pyschotheraphy,my care co-ordinater at my community mental health team rang my gp and told her it will take 2 weeks for the meds to be flushed through my system,several months ago i took around 40 of the same drug and was back on them in 5 days,i was under his care then, Efexor is one of the hardest anti depressents to come off,and as many will know should be done gradually- am i not going to be experiencing some awfull side affects.? .? i know i felt sick after not taking it once just for 3 days.? the care co-ordinater took the advice from the nhs guildlines- i spent the day annoyed as to what was going on as he would usually ring me and tell me,but he didnt return my call- he was frustrated he told me when i was in the hospital , yesterday,that an intelligent 30 + women didnt even call and talk it through before i took them,and plus im having theraphy,it must be hard for him not to see me making any progress when im stuck in this depression.
I methioned my concern to the gp- who isnt even my usual gp and she said well were not going to change it ,thats whats been instructed and come back if you have problems,which is a waste of time as the gp cant make descions on my meds without contacting my care worker who then has to speak to my pysch ,who today was away - does this appear wrong.? they must know what there doing ,but 14 days.?
Ant doctors there that can advice.?.?.?.? i feel so frustrated and kinda let down that my care worker didnt ring me back- i was told he was very busy ,but i could of used his support,i spent today in bed,supposed to be visiting my family for weekend and i really dont want to go
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to be honest it sounds like your reaching out 4 your doctors, workers or anyone like here, to stand up and take notice, cause u in pain, u want comfort, and want people to take notice and care.

I understand this, I have felt that way before and made people take notice.


Please slow down, the world will help u, but it will take time, but it will happen, so don't cause a crisis to rush the process,.

Now the best thing for you to do if all u can do is go back to basics, have a small diary planning your day, when u eat, when u get exercise, and when u have some time for yourself to enjoy,

And at what time u will sleep, stick to the basics and be patient for the help to arrive, it takes time, so that gives u time to get stable in the basic routine of taking care of yourself again, and through that u will find your mood improving.

I'm sorry no one can be there this second but remember in these services they deal with thousands and help as much as there time and budget will allow.

So no more crisis all u need to do is take care of the basics, find a little something u enjoy in the day, and the help will come.

Good luck all the best. Health Question & Answer

Try phoning NHS direct for their advice, and if you can, phone a friend just so that you can talk to someone.

I can't believe that cold turkey with any drug is a good thing, particularly not if you have problems.

All the very best to you and I hope you're okHealth Question & Answer

First of all, your care co-ordinator can't stop the medications only a doctor can do this. As a mental health worker they should be prepared for incidents and be there to support you, that's their job. If your gp is still happy for you to continue taking the medication then you should follow their advice as it is certainly not recommended to just stop anti-depressants. I too have BPD and it is one of the worst mental illnesses to control, sufferers often have setbacks and need extra support during these and your co-ordinator should be aware of that. If you are still concerned make an appointment to see your own gp to discuss your future medication.

I hope you are feeling better soon, depression is a horrible thing to deal with.Health Question & Answer



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