I have been using Effexor for 15 years. I really feel that I do not need this medication any longer but everytiime I have tried withdrawal by tapering, I get into severe symptoms of brain zap, anger, crying and feeling totally out of control. I have ask from my familly MD's help but he suggests I may need to stay on the drug for the rest of my life! I have tried cutting back slowly and ever opeing the 75 mg caps and counting beads. I just can't make it past the horrors. What can I do to free myself of this medication?