your son is truly blessed to have your concern! and i am truly blessed that you posted this!!!!!!! i am on effexor and was JUST telling my husband about the horrible dreams that i have been having!!!!!i never knew that this could be a side affect!...so thank you!...and as others have suggested....your son needs to talk this out fully with a professional and how about suggesting these forums to him? there is alot of support here and fantastic people! good luck and keep us posted!