I'm almost off effexor - and it has been a very rough journey - hard to get off of. Really hesitant to get back on, but I am worried. I do feel quite down - felt that almost immediately, but have been hoping it would pass. Are there natural ways I could go? Don't want to go back on effexor and then suffer through withdrawals again - they're nasty! My general Dr. prescribed effexor and I know she would freak out if I told her I stopped, but it's my body... I think I need to see someone else - she's too set in her opinions. I'm going to a psychiatrist for therapy, but it's not for another 2 weeks - I could ask him - hope I can hang on until then...