@mmsm I’m so sorry to hear that you’re feeling this bad too. I hate that so many people go through these awful body and mind changes when tapering off of this medication. May I ask if your doctor plans to replace the Effexor with something else (Different SSRI, SSNRI, etc.)? Just curious because I have never been able to completely come off of the medication without introducing something else to cope, and I wonder if that would help you at all. My new Psych has put me on a low dose of Rexulti for this transition period, and I think it’s helped me stabilize a bit. I’ve heard Abilify can also be helpful, but I used that in the past without a noticeable change. Both are technically in the antipsychotic class, but can be used off-label for depression & anxiety. I’m glad you’re exposing yourself to hopeful messages & videos too! I’ve found it personally helpful to get out of the house, specifically outside, when I feel well enough to move. Vitamin D from the sunshine & doing normal things like shopping for something you want (not need), eating a meal out somewhere yummy, or even just running errands while listening to upbeat music helps me get some routine & structure back to the days when I otherwise feel very weird, abnormal, or low. Also—I ask my friends with kids and/or pets (I currently have neither) for pics of their babies/fur babies, and it’s a quick dopamine boost for me. Cute animal videos on YouTube would probably do the trick too! Sending you a big hug & hope, dear. We will get to the other side of this! 🧡