I am sorry your in such a miserable place. I also took many meds (not effexor) for my D/anxiety with some of those very unpleasant side effects, it sucks. A friend became an acupuncturist and I went to her for a while. It did help with the anxiety, good luck and hope you find success. Until I found this website with Heather's diet and SFS I thought I would never be set free from that prison my body and mind kept me in. I'll keep you in my thoughts as you find a way to deal with this. Take care.