Buy yourself a copy of the Maudesley Deprescribing Guidelines. This is not cheap, but worth every penny. My GP admitted that although she prescribes Venlafaxine with no problem, she has no idea about reducing it. As you have found yourself, it is one of the worst medications to get off. You really need this book as the instructions about tapering venlafaxine dosages are specific, and invaluable. I’m sure that you will not regret buying it, and that you will be able to stop the venlafaxine with its help.