Well, I said I would post again, and here I am.....still alive and breathing.
It has been over a month now w/o Effexor XR and I can truly say I feel better and better every day.
There have been low moments, but I am still attributing these feelings to the Effexor withdrawal. If I don't point it to withdrawal, then I have a totally new case of nerves that I just can't deal with.
Some days now, I still get the brain zaps.....most days, I don't.

Don't give up.....hang in there.....I actually am able to sleep unmedicated for the first time in my entire adult life! I HAVE to point my finger to Effexor for making sleep something I chased for years.

Peace to you all and know that all you have to do is NOT take another pill. Every day will seem better.

Blueskies