@farmboy
Just because this nurse doesn't know about Effexor withdrawal doesn't mean it isn't real and happening to you. She's not coming across as very caring, nor very respectful towards a patient. Research shows that 78% of folks have difficulty getting off anti-depressants--some a small amount, some medium and some quite A LOT. Glad you told her to read up!

I've been trying to find a doctor experienced in this issue since June; Best Doctors and Compass have not come up with anyone. My oncologist has been very open to learning more about Effexor withdrawal and prescribed Valium for those times when the anxiety and akathisia became overwhelming.