Thank you!

I have read the same research. I do not want to be on venlafaxine. Resuming the medication was deemed to be need to stop the extreme discontinuation effects. I had been on 450mg and am now one 150mg. It seems to have halted some of the discontinuation effects.

My goal is to stabilize and the titrate off it. I am quite a distance from stable, however. It is interesting that you mention having good luck with lamotrigine. I have taken it before and it seemed to help.

I have to stop taking lithium because of the many side effects. Adding lamotrigine might be a good idea.

Thank you for your response. Your situation seems somewhat similar and I appreciate your input. If I have to live I want to stop suffering so.

I hope you live in peace and good health.