@effexor I never want to be a debbie downer or come across as cynical, but then again I'm a realist. Especially when it comes to these drugs and the tremendous effects of them. It's an insidious thing, you think you're doing great and then suddenly you are in a downward spiral again! I try to provide as much information as possible to people going through this, because for me, knowing what was going on was the only way I could and can make it through. That's why forums like this are valuable. We can't really rely on the medical professionals to be of much assistance to us but we do have each other.
You can reinstate your dosage since it's been less than 10 days since you've taken effexor and wean down more slowly. Whatever you decide, you will get support here! Good luck and keep posting your progress.