Article: Venlafaxine has one of the highest rates of people experiencing withdrawal from Effexor. You may or may not experience symptoms as you reduce your dosage, but it's good to recognize what symptoms are typical of Effexor withdrawal. Ask your doctor about different ways you can ease any of the following symptoms: Anxiety Dizziness Fatigue Headaches Vivid dreams Insomnia Nausea Agitation Anxiety Chills Sweating Runny nose Tremor Feelings of unease or foreboding Muscle pain Stomach problems Flu-like symptoms Depression Suicidal thoughts If you experience continued depression or have suicidal thoughts while stopping Effexor, call your doctor or go to a local hospital as soon as possible. Doctors can help relieve these symptoms and may prevent you from harming yourself. As you come off of your Effexor, you will need as much support as possible. This can help you tackle withdrawal symptoms and other side effects you may experience. Continue to keep your doctor informed about your progress. You may even want to see a psychiatrist or psychologist as an alternative form of therapy to help you out while you're stopping Effexor. This can minimize symptoms and may also give you new coping mechanisms. Let your family and friends know that you're stopping Effexor and may experience withdrawal symptoms. Let them know the ways in which they can help you. Take some time off of work if necessary. Be honest with your boss about your condition. If you cannot take off any time, ask your boss ways you can contribute if you are experiencing withdrawal or recurrence of symptoms. Exercise helps produce serotonin and can have a powerful antidepressant effect. If you're stopping Effexor, you may be able to compensate for medication by exercising regularly. This may also help manage withdrawal symptoms and keep you feeling good. Aim for a weekly total of 150 minutes of moderate activity, or about 30 minutes five days each week. Exercises such as walking, jogging, swimming, or biking can boost your mood. Consider trying yoga or Pilates, which not only contribute to your weekly exercise total, but can also improve your mood and relax you. You can boost the effects of exercise and rest by eating a healthy diet. Have regular meals based around the five food groups, which can help keep your blood sugar at a stable level and keep you from feeling nauseous or having other stomach issues. Get foods from the five food groups. Choose a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Try to make at least half of your plate vegetables at each meal. Consider eating more foods high in magnesium, which may control anxiety. Some examples of foods high in magnesium are: almonds, avocados, spinach, soybeans, black beans, salmon, halibut, oysters, peanuts, quinoa, and brown rice. If you are under a lot of stress, it's important to manage it as much as you can. Stress can exacerbate withdrawal symptoms and may even cause anxiety. Avoid stressful situations whenever possible. If you can't, get through stressful situations by taking deep breaths and excusing yourself occasionally to "use the bathroom" or "take a call." Even a momentary break can help minimize stress. Allow yourself to get a regular massages to relax yourself. You may experience a wide array of withdrawal symptoms when stopping Effexor. A part of keeping yourself feeling well and reducing stress is getting enough rest. This includes having a regular sleep schedule and allowing yourself to take naps to help yourself feel better. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. You should get at least seven hours of sleep every night. Keep your schedule during the weekends to help minimize your symptoms. Take naps of 20 30 minutes as needed. These can refresh you and may reduce withdrawal symptoms.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Recognize symptoms of withdrawal. Get immediate help. Seek support. Stay active. Eat nutritious food. Manage stress. Rest as often as possible.
Article: Smoking a drug can cause red or watery eyes. Pupils that are constricted or dilated can be a sign of narcotics, stimulants, or club drugs. Check for rapid or unnecessary eye movements. Involuntary eye movements, or nystagmus, are symptomatic of many kinds of drug use. If someone is wearing sunglasses inside or in the shade, they might be trying to hide red or otherwise affected eyes. Someone who has smoked marijuana might smell sweet, smoky, or skunky. A chemical or metallic smell might mean they inhaled a toxic household product, such as glue or paint thinner. A smell of incense, air freshener, or powerful perfume or cologne might be intended to cover up the smell of a drug that has been smoked. Listen to his swallowing and observe the way it moves. Salivation and lip smacking can be signs of dry mouth, a sign of drug use. Licking of the lips, frequent clenching of the teeth or twisting of the jaw might mean that someone is high on club drugs. A bloody nose with no other apparent cause can mean that someone has snorted a drug, such as cocaine, meth, or a narcotic. A runny or congested nose can have many causes but combined with other symptoms it could signify that someone is high. Frequent rubbing of the nose can also be a sign. Someone who has snorted a drug might have powder on her nostrils or upper lip. Shaking hands can be a sign of club drugs, inhalants, or hallucinogens. Palm sweat can be a sign of intoxication. Burned fingertips can be a sign that crack cocaine was smoked. Pulse, rate of respiration, temperature, and blood pressure can all be affected by drug use. If you feel safe touching the person in question, take his pulse and check his temperature. Cold, sweaty skin is one sign of drug use. An increase or decrease in blood pressure, an increased heart rate, or slowed breathing can all be signs of drug use. Some drugs can cause chest pain, and even heart attacks. Seek medical help for someone who seems to be experiencing pain in his chest. People who use drugs such as methamphetamine, bath salts, or heroin often inject their drugs, which leaves track marks. Check for darkened veins, lesions, and bruising around the veins. Lesions that are open and in the process of healing can be signs of recent drug use. Sores or a rash on the mouth or nose can also be a sign of habitual drug use. While pipes, rolling papers, syringes and rubber tubing might be easily recognised as drug paraphernalia, the unwarranted presence of household objects can also indicate recent drug use. Bent spoons, eye droppers, and cotton balls may be indicative of narcotic use. Razors, handheld mirrors, and tiny spoons might indicate the use of stimulants. Pacifiers, candy necklaces, and lollipops may be used by people on club drugs, such as Ecstasy, that cause the jaw to clench.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Look into the person's eyes. Smell the person. Observe the person's mouth. Observe the person's nose. Observe the person's hands. Check the person's vital signs. Check for signs of habitual drug use. Check for drug paraphernalia.