Hi there I have been reading all the posts on the terrible withdrawls of effexor. I have been on 150mg for close to a year now. I am thinking of getting pregnant and want to taper off before I start trying. It is amazing to hear you all describe in detail what I have been feeling if I miss a dose. Especially the electric shocks I have never heard anyone else describe them. I am terrified to start weaning but I know it is something I have to do, Can anybody at my dosage tell me about how long it took for them to feel close to normal again. I just need some clue that there is light at the end of the tunnel....Thank you