Hi @intendtorecover, first of all, I really like your username IntendToRecover. It spells determination.

It sounds like you may be suffering from antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. It is something many people tapering off Effexor has experienced, especially if they taper too quickly or have been taking the drug for a very long time. Sometimes, even if you are slow and deliberate when weaning off an antidepressant, you still may experience symptoms of discontinuation syndrome.

Many of the symptoms you are experiencing are common, as this article explains:
- How Long Does Withdrawal From Effexor (Venlafaxine) Last? https://www.verywellmind.com/brain-shivers-as-effexor-withdrawal-symptom-1065516

I'm tagging fellow members like @sheffieldsmith @marsha2 @mlh13here @texasduchess who have successfully tapered off Effexor who can share their experiences.

If you continue to suffer, your doctor can talk to you about prescribing a bridge medication like fluoxetine, which has been found to help ease discontinuation symptoms.

Have you talked to your prescribing doctor about your discontinuation symptoms?