You are experiencing brain zaps and they are a very real problem when withdrawing from Effexor XR. I would recommend you go slower than you are! My daughter took an entire year to ween off of Effexor! You can do it but slow as you go is key. So many doctors here in the US will not prescribe Effexor XR because it’s very very difficult to get off.

Also, you need to be ready to have low mood swings and anxiety for 2-3 months after you are completely off of it. It would be beneficial to have a prescription of Ativan that you can take at night once in a while to combat the anxiety.