I just posted on this site my experience with Effexor. I am compassionate because I am going through same. My boyfriend can't sleep with me because of my insane screaming from nightmares. [every night>. My brain zaps are killers. I can't hold my head upright and think clearly. Started weaning off, after upteen years of this poison. Don't confuse new depression with the effects of withdrawal. I am going to hang in there and clean my body and brain of this insane drug. I am suffering from what I thought would help me, something major should be done about this drug. Here's hoping we and all suffering will get through and one day have clear heads and be poison free. If things don't change soon for me I don't know how I will deal, but I am going to see it through. My heart goes out to all involved, the world today says you are not able to buy certain high calorie drinks, eat certain foods, etc. but allows this drug to be peddled like lifesavers. Here's to all involved getting healthy, and drug free, as this is a poison from Hell! While your Dr. might be a very good one, unless they are on this drug, they can't possibly know the effects and the sorrow of feeling inhuman.View Thread