Navigating Life After Antidepressants: 6 Months Effexor Free

Connect with Erin! Send a textIn this episode, Erin shares her personal journey of being six months Effexor free. While it's been primarily a positive experience, we're discussing the challenges and adjustments she's faced since tapering off the medication. Erin emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes of anxiety and depression through holistic practices, self-compassion, and challenging intrusive thoughts. We're highlighting the need for open conversations about mental health and the reality of what it can be like to be on and come off of antidepressant medication.Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Amazon Music!Watch on YoutubeChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Update04:20 Journey Since Tapering off Effexor07:41 Managing Anxiety Post-Medication10:22 Self-Compassion and Adjustments13:22 Sleep Challenges and Cannabis Use25:41 Conclusion and Ongoing ConversationsConnect with Erin!Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠@ebbsandflows222⁠⁠Send me an Email: [email protected] & Reiki Sessions: https://www.ebbsandflows.ca/Products:Our Dream Journal available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cD9VPmQ