I tried to go off of Effexor for the first time 10+ years ago. The psychiatrist suggested I decrease me dose every 2 weeks by 75mg. I was at 450mg/day. I was great for about 4 months, but then had panic attacks for the first time in my life and severe anxiety / panic that wouldn’t go away for four days straight. I ended up going back on Effexor at 300mg and have been on that since. It worked for me…I’m not happy about it, but it might help for you if you are feeling at your limit day after day with no end in sight. That doesn’t mean you can’t try something else later when you feel stable, or try to get off it again.

I can’t believe that doctors can’t give good advice on this stuff. I’m not a medical professional, I’ve only been through my own experiences, so take it as you will.

I hope you get to a good place soon - with or without medication. There are multiple threads on the topic so if you’re up for it search around