wow.I just did a search on google bec. I was assuming I am having some kind of withdrawl symptoms. Now I know I am. I thought maybe if was a virus...my boys are kind of sick. Must be a total coincidence. I have the exact symptoms you listed. I wore sunglasses in the house all day yesterday. I keep a pillow on my head when I knap...eating too much. I hate that part. I will have to try to stop that. Thanks for sharing. I don\'t feel better but at least I have a little peace of mind :) I know you wrote this a long time ago...who knows if you\'ll ever read this. But it did help me a bit thanks. Heather. I hope all is well off the Effexor... let me know if it is not. I am just curious...I pray my meanness and depression never returns in the force that it was. I am considering meditation...that kind of makes me laugh to write it ...but it\'s true. I hope I can find some very natural approach. I am actually trying to diet and exercise...which I hate..but doc says it will help. I also try to make sure my face sees the sunshine at least a couple of times a week. It is so easy to be a hermit. Take care.