Is going back on Effexor the answer?

I've been posting quite frequently since I found this forum. I've never properly introduced myself. I am a 37 year old female - I have been on Effexor for about 3 years. I initially went on it after a series of very traumatic events - both my parents died suddenly and tragically, my husband and I both got laid off (money problems), and we had our first child (good but stressful). As I mentioned before I went off Effexor on a slow taper so we could have our second child. Things were ok until the very end and then when I was off completely. I have the shakes, extreme anxiety, despair, depression, sick stomach, dizziness, etc.

This is HELL! I'm just wondering if going back on Effexor is the right answer. Maybe I taper even more slowly? Add another mild SSRI to ease me off? Any advice?

S.C.
You have been so helpful! Here we are complete strangers and you've been so supportive through one of the most difficult times in my life. It's proof that there are still some truly good people in this world.

Thank you!

P.S. - I will do my best to "pay it forward" where I can.

Hi Erin, nice to meet you. Sorry you're struggling, and I'm truly sorry for your losses! My situation is similar....I went on Effexor after losing my Dad and sister a year a part. How long have you been med free? I was sick for my first week off of Effexor and then for the next 2 weeks after that I was very emotional! It did all sort itself out after that and I've been med free for about 3 years. Maybe you need to give it more time.....in another week you will be feeling much better👍.