Thank you all for the warm response. The past couple of weeks I've been trying to go off of Effexor, and I'm sure you are already aware that for some people it's a nightmare. I'm newly on Welbutrin and very pleased with the initial results. I've tried to get off of Effexor before, and ended up giving in and taking it. I have to go off for physical reasons, mainly high blood pressure, so it's important I make it this time. I miss a day or two a month from depression, and now from the withdrawal symptoms, and I'm pretty sure they are going to fire me for it. J