Thought I should post an update on my withdrawal in case it will help others dealing with this madness. I am still trying to titrate down, now at 25mg/month. It's still the hardest thing I've ever done, and the side effects and withdrawal symptoms are the same. I am on a low dose of Effexor to manage some of the withdrawal depression, anxiety and rage, but it doesn't help much. The crying jags and depression are one thing, the suicidal ideation is another. I wish there was some way to stop it but so far no luck, and it is very draining. The other symptoms, stomach pain, headaches, spasms, being tired etc. are uncomfortable but not as scary as the psychological side effects. I am terrified to think that some of these symptoms may be permanent. may the odds be ever in all of our favors.