I just came off Effexor (stopped working, but I still got the side effects...so much fun). It sucks that you had to do it cold turkey (that's what it sounds like), that is possibly the worst way to get off any drug, especially Effexor.
If you're still having some side effects, try Prozac, or the generic form of it. It helps. Also, like other people said, if you don't want to be on it, don't take it. Just make sure your doctor (CPN? I'm over in the states, not sure about the terminology) knows that you're not taking it.
I'm going to start on Lexapro soon (it's almost scary how much of an asshole I am when I'm not on drugs), talk to your doctor about different medications. crazymeds.org is one of the best sites for meds like these.
Good luck.
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