I was on Effexor for about 3 years. I started out taking 37mg and was up to 300mg when I started withdrawal. I weaned off gradually, but it's been 3 months and I still don't feel normal. I cry at the drop of a hat and am tired all the time. I started on Wellbrutin about 2 weeks ago. Doesn't help with the crying and makes me very shaky. Effexor, in my mind, is no better than anything a junkie would use.