Day 11 of Effexor discontinuation (75mg 2.5 yr), my cognitive ability, memory, smell, photosensitivity, shaking, tingling, appetite and monotonic jerks are “intermittently” improving. A perplexing mysterious rash on my chest, in which stopped and stumped doctors for years, dissipated within 24 hours of discontinuation. Day 5 discontinuation symptoms increased considerably. In an effort to combat discomfort and lack of serotonin reuptake inhibitor utilized Ultram, Vistarel, Muscle relaxers, Art therapy, CBD/THC Vapor, exercise and massage. Encouraging others to discontinue safety. For me, being a highly functioning Autistic individual, Effexor stole my intelligence. The makers of Effexor need to discontinue.....